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Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond ring, the oval faceted ruby weighing 0.94 carats claw-set between old
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond ring, to the centre a cushion-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.65 carats
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art-Deco emerald and diamond ring, the octagonal-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.1 carats
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Three-Row Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby, diamond and sapphire three row ring, the three rings set with oval-cut ruby estimated to
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Victorian Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian ruby, emerald and diamond ring, to the centre two old brilliant-cut diamonds
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Early 20th Century Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th Century diamond and pink sapphire ring, the old mine-cut diamond weighing 1 carat of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Late Victorian Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
ruby estimated to weigh 0.12 carats, both claw-set to the centre of a rose-cut diamond cluster surround
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
An emerald-cut diamond cluster ring, the central diamond weighing 2.22 carats, accompanied by GIA
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cabochon emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon-cut emerald estimated to
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Late Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
, cluster ring circa 1820, bands circa 1910, gross weight 6.7 grams. Finger size K 1/2 A late Georgian
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Antique Early 19th Century French George III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning gold and diamond cluster ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 22 round and 32
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
cluster ring. The heated sapphire is a sizable 2.50 carat, oval cut stone, expertly claw set into platinum
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Vintage 1960s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Ladies Diamond Cluster Ring 0.40tdw, 2.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Ladies' Diamond Cluster Ring 0.40tdw, 2.6g Ladies diamond cluster ring with 14k
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The rest of the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Cluster Diameter: 8mm
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Carat Treated Green Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral diamond cluster pendant will shine on your neck. Fashioned in the finest .925
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring VS2/G
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K Yellow Gold 2ctw Diamond Cluster Ring VS2/G You are viewing a beautiful diamond cluster ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.42 Carat Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
( 2 x 1,7 cm ). Ring size: 57 ( US 7 3/4 ). Resizable
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 4.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A magnificent late Victorian navette shaped cluster ring, set with an incredible 39 diamonds. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 2.0 Carat Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
relevant pieces This rare and ravishing early 19th century Diamond cluster ring is one of the finest
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Spectacular 9.05 Carat Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds to make at least three more common rings in content Large 21 mm. in Diameter (!) boasts an
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 4.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A magnificent late Victorian navette shaped cluster ring, set with an incredible 39 diamonds. The
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Midcentury 2.70 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
2.70 carat, with an additional approximate 0.14 carat of diamonds. Circa – 1955. Size – L 1/2 (UK) or
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
approximately 0.50 carat. Circa – 1920. Size – P 1/2 (UK) or 7.75 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Exquisite Georgian 1.40 Carat Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Georgian Grace! Divine Georgian period, gorgeously made, Diamond cluster ring 1800 ca Not
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Late 20th Century 0.63 Carat Ruby and 0.75 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A super lovely ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set with a deep red ruby at the centre, with two
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

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

Burma Ruby 2 Row Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Carat Gold, English circa 1950
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut diamonds set in 18 carat white gold and mounted in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring size 8.5 USA, Uk
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Vintage 1950s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

14 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring. Set with one large central oval natural 9x7mm
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Men s Diamond Ring Pear Shape Cluster 1/2 Carat Heavy 14 Karat Gold 15.10 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Diamond ring pear cluster .52 ct tw H-J VS2-SI2 14kt white gold 15.10 gms $1,049. size 8 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Midcentury 2.55 Carat Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
approximately 2.55 carat, with approximately 0.30 carat of diamonds. Circa – 1950. Size – I 1/2 (UK) or 4 (US
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive genuine Victorian Diamond cluster ring, hand crafyed of solid 18 KT rose gold not
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Asymmetrical Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
marquise diamonds are estimated to weigh 0.362 carats, are F colour and VS to SI clarity grades. The forty
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Two Tone Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring with 4.11 Carats
Located in New York, NY
One ladies' 18K Two Tone Gold Ring with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The cluster ring layout uses
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 3.5 Carat Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Edwardian cluster ring built around a natural deep orange coral cabochon bezel
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20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White Gold

Retro 7.61 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
0.74 carat of diamonds. Circa – 1955. Size – L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Complimentary sizing is
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

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

2.02 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful diamond cluster ring has 2.02 carat round brilliant white diamonds set in 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Peridot 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Vintage ring features an 18ct Yellow Gold shank and an ornate 18ct White Gold
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Vintage 1930s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3.43 Carat Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
diamond weight of 0.40 carat. Circa – 1920. Size – N 1/2 (UK) or 6.75 (US). Complimentary sizing is
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Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. 2.50 Carat Emerald and 0.85 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Warrington, PA
Vintage 1960's to 1970's Tiffany Emerald & Diamond Cluster Style Ring. The ring is set with a 0.25
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.50 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Large Oval Emerald Approx 2..50CTS Surrounded by 1.50cts of white Diamond set in 18ct White Gold
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Vintage 1980s Luxembourgish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

2 Carats Diamonds and 7.37 Carats Sapphire French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
been repolished by me. Dimension of front: 20 and 18mm. The diamonds weights approximately 2 carats
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Late 20th Century 3.42 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A glowing natural sapphire and diamond ring. The centre stone – certified as unheated and untreated
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Midcentury 0.47 Carat Old Cut Diamond Navette Cluster Ring, circa 1950
Located in Essex, GB
cut diamond of just under a third of a carat, with sixteen smaller eight-cut diamonds in a white gold
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Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.20 Carat Diamonds and 2 Carat Colombian Emerald French Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3.20 Carats Diamonds and 2 Carats Colombian Emerald French Ring Very beautiful ring, made in
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Vintage 1980s French Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.20 Carats Diamonds and 2 Carats Emerald French Antique Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
approximately 2.20 Carats of quality diamonds. The Emerald Cabochon weights 2 carats approximately. the emerald
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Art Deco 2.67 Carat Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
estimated diamond weight of 1.10 carat. Circa – 1935. Measurements – The cluster is 17.2mm by 13.7mm and
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

Platinum Cognac Diamond Cluster Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
and maker stamp Total diamond weight: 0.37 carat Ring size: L1/2 (UK/AU) , 6 (US) Ring weight: 5.70
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2010s Australian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Breathtaking Edwardian 2.95 Carat Old Diamond Platinum Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, catching and reflecting light from every side This breath taking Edwardian era Diamond cluster ring, is as
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Demantoid Diamond Cluster Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
Platinum Demantoid Diamond Cluster Ring Daisy cluster ring contains round dementoid garnet in
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2010s Australian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 3 Carat of Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular Vintage cluster ring adorned with six natural cabochon Opals which boast a shimmering
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold

Platinum Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
Platinum Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Elegant vintage style contains 2 round rubies set in individual
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2010s Australian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Late 20th Century 0.95 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1980
Located in Essex, GB
Unreal sparkle in this diamond cluster ring. The old European cut diamond in the centre – weighing
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jose Hess 14k Cluster Ring with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 0.94 Carats
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
Jose Hess - R1052: 14K Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Cut Cluster Ring. An elegant Jose Hess piece
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Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 7.50 Carat Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamond weight of 0.32 carat. Measurements – The head of the ring is 19 x 16.5mm. Sits 6.4mm from the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.90 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
– The diamonds are F to G. Clarity – All stones are clean to the naked eye; VS1 to VS2. Carat – The
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
. Each diamond is approximately 2.4 x 2 x 1.7 mm, for a total of .9 carats. This ring is a size 7.25. It
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold

Edwardian Cumulus Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
measuring .12ct - .14ct each, about 2 carats total. Age: c. 1900 Size: currently this ring is a US 7.75
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Certified 6.78 Carats Sapphire and 2 Carats Diamonds French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
diamonds weights 2 carats approximately. The dimension of front is 21 mm and 17 mm. it has presence. Ring
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

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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.