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Men s 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Ct Treated Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
that exudes sophistication. With 66 round, natural diamonds totaling 1.5 carats, the ring boasts a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Men s 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Ct Treated Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
that exudes sophistication. With 66 round, natural diamonds totaling 1.5 carats, the ring boasts a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1.56 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, C.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back tot he Edwardian era is this enticing cluster ring featuring a combination of diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French 1.51 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with the plain stranded ring shank. This diamond cluster ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Natural 2 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Natural Ruby weighing 2 carat. It is set with fine Round brilliant and Baguette cut diamonds, weighing
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

2 ctw Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
carats - ruby, 12 stones - round cut - 2.75 mm -1.25 total carats Ring Size 6.25 Width: 8.9 mm Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Diameter: 15mm Height From Ring: 8mm Weight
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
and the diamonds total approximately 65pts. Fully Hallmarked London 1981. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.81 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.26 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 4.81 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.26 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1930s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
reads 'G.Y.M - M.K.M 25.12.24'. Modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Cluster
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the centre of each cluster are a deep, rich pink colour and are all round cut, the diamonds total
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond ring from the Victorian era. This antique piece has been
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Brutalist Era 2.25 Carat Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
weight: 2.25 carat total Ring top: 2 cm x 4 cm Metal: 14K Yellow Diamond Gross weight: 11.8 grams
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Mid-20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08 Ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
and diamond cluster is 13 mm (1/2 in.) Ring size 6 (16 mm) resizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat SI Emerald 0.70 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 emerald
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 0.80ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful ring features a collection of four sparkling round brilliant diamonds. Totalling
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Single Cut Cluster Diamond Ring 2/3 ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Vintage Pre-Owned ring features a cluster of thirty-two (32) Single cut diamond prong set
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20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Mid Century cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1960. It features: - 1 ruby, oval
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 3 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
plain ring shank. This 3 carat oval sapphire ring with diamonds is hallmarked to the outer surface of
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1990s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 2.20 Carat VS Sapphire 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
are 4pts. The diamond total is 22pts. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Clusters Dimension: 16x8mm Weight
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 900 Platinum 1.80 Carat VS Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco round cluster ring crafted in 900 platinum and 18K gold. Circa 1930. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat SI Sapphire 1.40 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cluster ring crafted in 14K gold and 850 platinum. Circa 1910. The piece
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Pink Tourmaline 0.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage rectangular cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow and 14K white gold. Circa 1980
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.45 carat diamond cluster ring, in 18 karat yellow gold with a
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Ring With Clusters of Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Ring circa 1940's. Curved shape with 2 flower shaped clusters of diamonds separated by one
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted from luxurious 18 carat white gold, this cocktail ring is absolutely divine! The
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.02 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring Pear Cluster 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Red / Vs Clear Clarity .42ct. Diamonds: Rounds, full cuts G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.15 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Cluster Halo Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Diameter Transparent & Vivid Green 1.75ct. Diamonds. Round & full cuts G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster diamond ring, holds three larger diamonds measuring a total of 40pts. The
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18K Gold Cluster Ring with 2 ct Old Mine-Cut Diamonds Accent Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your collection with this exquisite 18K yellow gold cluster ring, masterfully crafted in
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Late 20th Century French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Of marquise form set with old brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats, to a gold
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.80 Carat Purple Sapphire 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. It features: - 1 purple sapphire
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 3.37 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.37 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pearl and 0.30 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster ring with diamonds . Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI1 Cut
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.17 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamonds Cluster Heart Ring, 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
weight: 5.17ct Other Stones: 16 Diamonds 152 Diamonds • Cut: Pear Round • Total carat weight
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

7.71 Carat Round Cut Natural Diamond Pave Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
7.71 carat round cut natural diamond cluster ring in 18k white gold with 4.98 carats in white pave
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2010s North American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Yellow Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and yellow diamond cluster platinum ring This ring is set to its centre with an emerald
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is a
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Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pearl TW 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold and 900 platinum. Circa 1980. The piece
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.10 Carat Natural Marquise Diamonds Cluster Ring 18 Karat Baguette Accents
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Cluster Durable Ring 1.10ct. Marquise & Baguette natural diamonds G-color, Vs-2 clarity
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges all set in
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Oval Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite opal and diamond cluster ring dates to the 1950s or 1960s and is simply sublime
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond Heart Cut Halo cluster ring. 1.27ct. Natural Heart Shape diamond G color I
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.38 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster
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Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.10 Carat Diamonds Profile Cluster Top 18 Karat Ring Vintage Deco
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. Rounds & Single cut Brilliants G-color Vs-2
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is a
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tanzanite and diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Tanzanite and diamond platinum cluster ring. Specifications: Finger Size: UK: M 1/2 EU: 54.5 US
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

5.80 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Squared Halo Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Squared Halo Cluster Green. 3.80ct. Natural Emerald Ring Emerald, Brilliant cut 10.7 x 8.9mm
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.43 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
, surrounded by 2 rows of scintillating round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.31 carats and set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond White Gold Gentlemans Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate diamond and white gold gentleman’s cluster ring. SPECIFICATIONS: CENTER DIAMOND: one
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.36 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
this 2 carat oval sapphire and diamond ring. Condition This vintage gemstone cluster ring is excellent
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Cabouchon Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
carat white gold. A gorgeous ring that exudes elegance and depicts the delicate and graceful skirt of a
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Vintage 1960s English Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This charming ring is crafted in
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.33 Carat Round Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This delicate 0.33 Carat Round White Cut Diamond cluster engagement ring is set in 18 Karat White
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

PLATINUM Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 0.67TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
This platinum ring offers a sophisticated design with durable construction and quality diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good 0.30 carat natural emerald and 0.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring
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1990s English Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2 carat diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4025 vintage or 1923 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 2 carat diamond cluster ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 2 carat diamond cluster ring over the years, but those made by TJD, DGI and Roshe Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our 2 carat diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 1218 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a 2 carat diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,597, while they’re typically $208 on the low end and $650,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.