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Art Deco Style 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Glasgow, Glasgow
mounted in 18ct white gold.1/2 of a carat of diamonds and set with a central emerald. Mouthwatering I’m
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Diamond Wrap Flexible Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond blossom ring set in 18k white gold. The ring features brilliant-cut round diamonds in the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.34 Carat Certified No Heat Oval Ruby 0.54ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, GB
. Material: 18ct White Gold Ring Size: M 1/2 Total Ring Weight: 4.6g Ruby Weight: 1.34ct Ruby Shape: Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

1.14 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
a knife edged band. 2 Carre cut Diamonds total 0.30 carat F colour and VS clarity 4 brilliant cuts
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2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cert. 2.51 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Plat Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
with two tiers of Diamonds surrounding a fantastic natural Sapphire, a statement ring from past times
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

3.02 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Tablet Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
white gold tablet ring pays homage to this classic period. A rare, natural Burmese ruby of 3.02 carats
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2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
carat Measurements: Ring top is 7.2m wide Ring size - UK N 1/2, US 6 3/4 EU 54 Diamonds - approx
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
diamonds weights approximately 2 carats. The size is 56 or 7.5 US, sizeable. It weights 5.2 grams.
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Marquise Cut Diamond Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds that weigh 2.49ct total, diamond color grade range F to G and clarity grade range VS-1 to VS-2
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Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamonds French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cultural south sea pearl of 13mm diameter. Surround by 2 carats of quality diamonds. Dimension of front: 22
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

2.0 Carat Natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire 1.50 Carat G VVS Diamond Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
ring, designed in a halo with rich Diamond set like a floret, all superbly hand crafted of solid
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat White Gold Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Contemporary stand out ring. Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Cabochon Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat White Gold Cabochon Tanzanite and Diamond Ring. A dazzling large cabochon tanzanite ring
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1940s Square Shaped Ring with Diamonds
Located in Bellmore, NY
shaped settings, and 2 going down the sides, each weighing 0.10 Carat. Total Diamond Weight: 1.45 Carats
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jadeite, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
baguette-cut black diamonds, 0.40 carat total weight, accented by 160 full-cut diamonds, 1.60 carat total
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Diamond Designer Heart Design Diamond Ring, 14K Y/Gold .45 Ct. Diamonds
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
This exquisite lady's designer style diamond cluster ring is constructed in 14 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Platinum Pavé Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
By Alberto Juan
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring presenting a blue sapphire center stone surrounded by 43 pavé-set diamonds. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Picchiotti 18 Karat Single Flower Diamond Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
diamonds. Round Diamonds 0.40 carat F/G Color - VVS Clarity Ring Size 6 1/2 Please note: We do not ship to
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat Twin Flower Diamond Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
. Round Diamonds 0.86 carat F/G Color - VVS Clarity Ring Size 6 1/2 Please note: We do not ship to Japan
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
setting style and 14K spiral yellow-gold band with 2 extended appendages framed with 0.15-carat diamonds
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Platinum Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
each. There are 22 additional rose cut diamonds I color VS-2 clarity, The accent emeralds are natural
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Outstanding Art Deco Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. weighing approx 9 1/2 cts. surrounded by 44 bead set round old cut diamonds totaling approx .50cts. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Platinum

Seven Diamond 18 Karat Gold/Oxidised Silver Spaghetti Ring by Disa Allsopp
By Disa Allsopp
Located in London, GB
Disa Allsopp Spaghetti Ring with x7 0.03ct white diamonds, G quality set in 18k gold. This ring is
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Diamond Ring 7.2ct Amethyst
Located in Kendal, GB
An impressive antique Victorian statement ring built around a large oval cut amethyst in the centre
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow White Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Oval Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring A dazzling and dainty yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Lizunova Pink Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
the beauty and colours of an exotic orchid flower, this elegant ring is set with top quality diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, R...

Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring 13.92ct Aqua 2.95ct Diamond With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
An outstanding aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring from the late 20th Century boasting a
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1990s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Retro Vintage Sapphires Diamonds 18K Gold Rope Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
gem quality caliber cut. There are 16 accent diamonds I color VS-2 clarity total gem weight .80 carats
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Swirl Design Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
clarity .94 carats. The additional diamonds are I-J color VS-2 clarity with a total weight of 1.00 carats
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Adorable Georgian Diamond Emerald Daisy Ring 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
of Emerald and Diamonds Approx .15 Ct the centre Emerald of lovely spring green and half of a carat
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Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ring Set with Baguette Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 3.59ct
Located in New York, NY
clarity grade range is VS-1 to VS-2. The ring tapers from 15mm down to 5mm at the bottom of the shank
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1990s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.75 CTW Multi Diamond Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
carat total weight and 13 diamonds at 0.70 carat total weight, all with VS1-2 clarity and H-J color
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 2.06 Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful vintage art deco style ring set with a 2.06 sapphire with a halo of diamonds in
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Ring Set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 3.32ct.
Located in New York, NY
Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds across the top in custom Platinum shared prongs. The ring shank is set in
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1990s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian diamond and demantoid garnet marquise/navette shaped panel ring, circa 1890. Comprising
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s Diamond Crossover Channel Band 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
weigh 1.30 carats, are F colour and P1 clarity grades. Ring Size M 1/2 (Australia and UK sizing) or 6
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Set Flower Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
too. Diamond Details: Cut: Brilliant Cut Carat: 0.31ct total Clarity: VS2-SI1 Colour: G-H Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring Diamond White Gold 18K Diamond Brilliant and Baguette Cut
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
diameter, total weight 1.20 carats. 16 brilliant cut diamonds of 2 millimeters in diameter and 0.04 cts
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Edinburgh, GB
5mm - 5.35mm in size. Estimated total diamond weight 0.45 carats. Weight 3.9gms. The ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Cabochon Sapphire and Eight-Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1905
Located in Essex, GB
– The are visible inclusions in the sapphire. The diamonds are VS1. Carat – The sapphire is
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Original Art Deco Pink Tourmaline Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
carats. There are 30 rose cut diamonds I color VS-2 clarity total weight .30 carats. Test for 18k no
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Victorian Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
and a pair of bright and lively 0.60 carat (approx.) old cut diamonds within a beautifully carved
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl

Art Deco Calibré Cut Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Star Ring
Located in Essex, GB
One of the most memorable antique ruby and diamond rings we’ve discovered. This stunning – and
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby

Exceptions Exult with Contemporary Colored Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Colored Milky Grey Diamonds- 0.45 Carats Ring Size- 16.90 mm US size—6 1/2 Abstract Art exists to inspire
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2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1.05ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Mounted in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
- SI2 Carat: 0.35ct total Pink Sapphire details: Carat: 1.05ct Cut: Oval Cut Ring Size: UK O 1/2 or US
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Step Cut Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
an total approximate diamond weight of 0.97 carat. Circa – 1925. Size – O 1/2 (UK) or 7.25 (US
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Early 20th Century French Cluster Rings

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

Contemporary Australian Crystal Opal Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat gold, this stunning art-deco-inspired contemporary ring has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Victorian Style Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
surrounded by a double cluster of Rose Cut Diamonds with a total of 0.75ct. This gorgeous ring heart shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fresh Water Culture Pearl and Diamond Square Halo Ring in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
. Diamond Details: Cut: Modern Brilliant Cut Carat: 0.25t total Ring Size: UK N 1/2 or US 7 Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Unique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat ring consist of 2 old mine diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats, J /K in
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco 1930s Ring Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.65 Cts and Sapphire Platinum
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Diamonds 1.26 carats. Set in Bezel, rail and grains. Ring size: 16 Europe/56 American. Measures Ring Table
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald shape Pie cut diamond ring with side taper baguattes in 18kt White gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
A total of 0.70 carat diamonds are used in this 2 carat look ring which means larger look at
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2010s Thai Artisan Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco Style Pink Sapphire and Diamond Navette Shaped Plaque Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
weighing 0.90ct in the centre with a surround of Diamonds. This navette-shaped plaque ring is striking when
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Vinge Art Deco Patridge Eye Ring 1930s Diamond 0.65 Ctw. French Cut Ruby Pt.
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Traditional ring Art deco Partridge Eye 1930s made in platinum weight 3.48 grams. Central diamond
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French Edwardian Rare 1.80 Carat Natural Siam Ruby Duo Natural Pearl Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearls Sides embellished by tiny rose cut Diamond adding lovely twinkle on shoulders, approx .10 CT Ring
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

14kt Oval Emerald Ring
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Detail description◆ ◆Solid 14k Gold(shown in picture) ◆Natural Emerald Weight: 2 CT ◆Diamond
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Purple Sapphire Stack Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
diamonds, and fit snugly together as one ring. While each ring of this purple sapphire stack ring set can
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

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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.