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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

Vintage 1940s French 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 2.92 Ct diamond and platinum cluster style dress ring; part of our
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Vintage 1940s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Impressive 14.16 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Statement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Total diamond weight is 1.87 carats with G to J color and VS clarity (one SI) Completed by a
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

0.88 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous Cluster Ring featuring a 0.88 Carat Alexandrite and 1.14 Carats of Diamond Accents set
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2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 16x11mm Weight: 4.3g
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1990s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Turquoise 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet turquoise and diamond cluster ring holds a total of 20pts of diamond. The ring is
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Contemporary 6.74 Carat Opal Diamond Ruby Platinum Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Inscribed with carat weights. Circa: 2000's. Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable. Measures: North to South 20.0 mm
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum

1980 s Vintage 4.85 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing collectively approximately 0.75 carat with G/H
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.97 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Art Deco Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's square top diamond cluster cocktail ring. .75ct Old European center diamond mounted in a
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic style cluster ring holds a gorgeous bright green emerald at the centre of a diamond
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Vintage Synthetic Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 10.5mm x 13mm
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
emeralds each have a rose cut diamond sat between them to add that little extra sparkle. Ring Size: M 1/2
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

1820s Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Georgian 1.28 carat diamond and 18 carat yellow gold, silver set cluster style ring
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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.95 Carat Ruby 0.40 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1970. It features: - 1 ruby
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

0.905 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Engagement Ring featuring a 0.905 Carat Marquise Ruby and 0.70 Carats of Diamond
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2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.10 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Petite Cluster Blue. 1.00ct Natural oval cut sapphire ring. Deep Midnight Blue Colors Clean
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamonds total 70pts, all set in platinum and the band is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster 18 Carat White Gold Flower Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18 carat white gold vintage ring is beautifully centred with 3 round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring with Old Mine Cuts Approximate 6.48 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring with Old Mine Cuts 18 Old Mine Diamonds weigh Approx 6.48
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Delightful Diamond Snowflake Cluster Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful ring has a .65c diamond in the center with approximately 2 more carats surrounding
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring Estate 1970s sapphire and diamond cluster ring mounted in 18
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Emerald 0.32 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - Emerald
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Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Opal, Diamond Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classic cluster ring with an uncommon combination of gemstones: a 2 carat opal cabochon its in
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Garnet and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 8 1/4 Cluster Diameter: 10mm
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat Sapphire 0.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful vintage engagement cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features
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Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Aquamarine 0.45 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval sky blue
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Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.81 Carat Sapphire 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval blue sapphire
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique 1.07 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ruby and diamond cluster ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a
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Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.02 Carat Opal and 1.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 6.02 carat opal and 1.48 carat diamond, platinum cluster style dress ring; part
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Boodles Dunthorne Diamond Cluster Ring
By Boodles and Dunthorne
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic diamond cluster ring from the luxury British jewellery designer, Boodles
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond Plaque Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
- Excellent METAL: 18k gold GEM STONE: Diamond 2.20 carats DESIGN ERA: Art Deco RING SIZE: US 8 - IT 17 - FR
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary 4.66 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering an oval cut ruby weighing 3.03 carats; translucent purplish-red color
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful natural emerald and diamond cluster ring taken from a time when the Art
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1900s Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
GEM STONE: Opal, Diamond 0.30 total carats RING SIZE: US 5/6 - IT 11 - FR 51 - UK L 1/2, Resizable on
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightfully crafted ruby and diamond ring dating back to the Victorian period. A
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightfully crafted ruby and diamond ring dating back to the Victorian period. A
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

9.63 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers an oval cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 7.72 carats Cornflower blue in
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 2.50 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity style band featuring nine diamond clusters separated by sections of two baguette cut
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.71 Carat Sapphire and 1.42 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring in the UK. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Oval faceted Content 2.71 carats Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1.86 Carats Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring features an oval cut ruby weighing 0.61 carat. Transparent with strong pinkish red
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections. This fine and impressive diamond and
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 2.14 Carats Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring centers an old European cut diamond weighing 1.32 carats - K color and VS1 clarity
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 30.50 Carat Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering a prong set rectangular step cut aquamarine weighing 28.00 carats
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.08 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 0.68 carat Transparent with a
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.91 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring, Antique circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.91 carat diamond and 18 karat white cluster ring; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 ctw Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
cluster band ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold. This size 6.25 ring features radiant rubies surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Enamel 2.20 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.10 carats; M color with VS clarity Belcher set in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 5.10 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage 5.10 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring 13 round
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.66 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inscribed with carat weights Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable Measures: 14.4 mm wide and sits 6.0
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.854 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous Cluster Ring featuring a 0.854 Carat Colombian Emerald and 0.67 Carats of Diamond
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2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Crop Farr Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is made by Crop & Farr and modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Cluster Dimensions
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1990s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster 1.04 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k honey gold ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster 1.12 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k strawberry gold ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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.