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1920s 1.18 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
opal and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting. The
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
decorative setting modelled also in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Q 1/2 or 8 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 14mm x 14mm
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian 4.50 Carat Natural Lavender Star Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful lavender star sapphire ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18kt gold and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Triple Cluster Diamond 1.60 Carat Ring, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
An antique triple cluster diamond ring, set with three old-cut diamonds, surrounded by a triple
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian Garnet and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 15ct gold. Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 10x10.5mm Weight: 4.5g
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Vintage 1970s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold

Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The stones are set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: I 1/2
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

1990s 2.31 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.31 Carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring
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1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.21 Carat Crystal Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Vintage Cluster Engagement Platinum (tested) Ring. The Center Stone is Oval Shaped
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Edwardian 2.60 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful emerald and diamond cluster ring taken from the early stages of the 20th
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Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mid-century platinum cluster ring features a GIA-certified 2.01-carat oval cut diamond, J
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Vintage 1950s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Fire Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
surrounded by beautiful and sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds all set in a charming cluster and sat upon
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
and the ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Cluster Dimensions: 15.5x14mm Weight
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Giant Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum. Fully hallmarked London 1990. Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Opal Dimensions: 17x11mm Cluster Dimensions
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1990s British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
an 18ct gold band. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 7 3/4
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.50 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
0.35 ct approximately - Tot. 3.15 carats Color I VS1 and 2 round cut diamonds at the 2 sides weighing
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1900s Pearl 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pearl and 1.15 Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Estate 8.18 Carat Deep Purple Natural Amethyst Diamond Cluster Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats), F-G-H color and VS-SI clarity overall, in this classic estate cocktail cluster ring. If you love
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 0.50 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This sweet Edwardian daisy ring is adorned with old cut diamonds. The centre diamond is 0.08 carat
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s Antique Sapphire and 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1920s 0.95 carat sapphire and 1.15 carat diamond, platinum cluster style dress
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1920s Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.96 carat diamond and platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French 3.96 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 3.96 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
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Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Claw set with an oval faceted sapphire weighing approximately 2.05 cts, bordered by cut diamonds
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20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat White Gold Oval Australian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
18ct white gold Reddestone creek sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The oval sapphire is 3.88ct
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2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1980s, 1.94 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.94 carat natural emerald and 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 2.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat, F color
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Early Art Deco 0.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring is designed as concentric circles with a pierced dot motif gallery Centering an
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Early Art Deco 0.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring is designed as concentric circles with a pierced dot motif gallery Centering an
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous emerald and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find a
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20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Contemporary 1.89 Carats Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set with a clustered halo surround of round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing 0.87 carat total - G/H
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1970s, 1.30 Carat Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.30 carat emerald and 0.65 carat, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

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

Vintage French Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
embellished with six diamonds. Total emerald weight is 3.64 carats. Estimated combined diamond weight is 2
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

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

Antique 1.36 Carat Sapphire and 1.48 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
verified as 18 carat gold. This impressive cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond and
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3.18 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in color Surrounded by a cluster and halo of old mine cut diamonds weighing in total approximately
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Antique 8.66 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. The sapphire and diamond top measures 19 x 15 x 9 mm (2/3 x 5/8 x 3/8 in.) Ring size 9 (19 mm
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings

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Blue Sapphire

Victorian 1.90 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Navette cluster style ring centering an old mine oval cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Antique 2.04 Carat Sapphire and 0.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated cluster design is ornamented with
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a victorian 18ct yellow gold diamond daisy ring. The ring plays host to a cluster of old
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.70 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 0.90 carat, transparent and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Victorian 3.10 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.80 carat, transparent and
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Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings

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

1920s Antique 1.07 Carat Sapphire and 1.54 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1920s 1.07 carat sapphire and 1.54 carat diamond, platinum cluster
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
) Weight: 4.8 grams Size: P 1/2 (57) Band Width: 1mm Face Dimensions: 14mm x 14mm Centre Diamond Weight
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Edwardian Certified 4.88 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite Edwardian sapphire and diamond cluster ring from circa 1910. The central oval-shaped
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 4.39 Carat Turquoise and Diamond 14 Carat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat gold and silver. This impressive antique ring is supplied with an independent diamond and
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.24 Carats Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Alternative Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weights. Circa: 2000's. Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable. Measures: North to South 10.5 mm and sits 6.0 mm
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.18 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
, with an added cluster of three diamonds claw set on either side totalling to a diamond weight of 1.00ct
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2010s English Modern Cluster Rings

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

Vintage Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring 2.15 Carat Total, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This show stopper cluster ring is in a typically vintage daisy look. It features a centre stone
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 2.70 Carat Sapphire and 2.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 2.70 Ct blue sapphire and 2.42 Ct diamond, 18k and 15k white gold dress ring
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
approx 26pts. The rings modelled in 9 carat white gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Opal Dimensions
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Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.20 Carat Sapphire and 2.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders integrate with the cluster design and meld
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.20 Carat Diamond Rhodonite Bi-Color Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Rhodonite 6 carat - Diamond 2,20 carat RING SIZE: US 5,5 - IT 11 - FR 51 - UK L 1/2, Resizable on request
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Art Deco 0.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This lovely ring from the 1930s features a cluster of old cut diamonds. The centre diamond is 0.20
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This unusual cluster ring holds sapphires and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is bright
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Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weighing 7.21 grams of solid 14K gold. 1.54TCW diamond cluster ring Well Made & Design Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Certified 6.42 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This vintage 1960s ring boasts a wonderful 6.42 carat emerald cut Aquamarine, surrounded by sixteen
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

1.335 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail/Cluster Ring featuring a 1.335 Carat Sapphire and 1.31 Carats of Diamond
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2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1.28 Carat Sapphire and 1.30 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.28 carat sapphire and 1.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold
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Vintage 1980s British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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.