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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

Vintage Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid ruby and diamond cluster ring. The focal point of this 18ct yellow gold
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold 2.30 Carat Sapphire 1.43 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Mid Century cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1970. It features: - 1
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Late Deco 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Proudly set in the centre of this eye-catching platinum cluster ring is a natural, unheated
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Leon Mege 12.00 Carats Zircon Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 21st century Ring Size: 5 1/2 & sizable Measures: North to South 19.0 mm and sits 9.0 mm high
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.50 Carat Ruby 0.45 Carat Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely vintage oval cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. The piece
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
grams Pearl: 5.6mm Diamonds: Approx. 0.90 carats, Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS UK Ring Size: L 1/2 (52
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.10 Carat Ruby Diamond 15 Karat Gold Horseshoe Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-light in color Surrounded by a horseshoe of old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.63 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 11, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $50 fee or down 3 sizes for a $40
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 0.65 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.30 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a modern cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1990. The piece features: - 1
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Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 17.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering an oval sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 11.00 carats, semi
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 3.43 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.70 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
also diamond studded, totalling 0.28 carat and are eight cut diamonds. All the diamonds on this hand
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian GIA 2.37 Carats Old Mine Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian GIA 2.37 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late Art Deco 0.15 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This sweet daisy ring was made in the 1940s. A 0.15 carat diamond is surrounded by a halo of eight
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous pearl and and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Victorian era. An
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Round Cut 2.04 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
collection of white diamonds displayed across the ring’s face at various depths for a captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Target Ring 2 Carat Ruby Center 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ring has bling but it is subtle but the Ruby is gorgeous. The Diamonds are approx. 2 carats. This ring
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2010s American Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Mine-Cut Diamond Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring A graceful Victorian round cluster ring set
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.25 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted in 14K gold and adorned with silver. It features 7 rose
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Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Mid-Century 1.52 Carats Old Mine Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat total - I color with SI1
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1960s Vintage 6.04 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering an emerald cut Burma ruby weighing approximately 2.20 carats
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1950 s Mid-Century 2.13 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring is designed as a stylized bow motif with sinuously split shoulders Centering a bullet
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 2.60 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering an oval mixed cut Mozambique ruby weighing approximately 1.80 carats
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1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Dating to 1910, this Edwardian daisy cluster ring is a delicate and sweet ring. It features a total
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.07 Carats Asscher Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring centers an asscher cut diamond weighing 1.35 carats - H color with VS1 clarity
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
white (G-H color) old mine cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 1 carat. The sapphire and
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

1930s Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930's 1.89 carat black opal and 0.78 carat diamond, platinum cluster style
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

White Gold 3 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Weight: Approximately 3 Carats Color / Clarity: G-H / VS1-2 Ring Size: 8.25 Ring Weight: 9.6 Grams
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

White Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
carat diamond (G-H color, SI1-2 clarity), surrounded by .60 carats of smaller stones. The diamonds are a
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Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut
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1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
surrounded by 12 Old European cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.45 carats, SI1 clarity, H-I color. The ring is
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1950s French Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond and emerald cluster ring. Set vertically with two round old cut diamonds in open
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.90 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco style ring set with a natural dark blue oval sapphire weighing 1.90ct in a
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2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 3.02 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The sparkle and coverage of this cluster ring is outstanding. The beauty of a cluster ring is that
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Classic Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Created in the classic cluster this flower motif features a 0.65 carat old European cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.00 Carats Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
East to West cluster band ring features old European and transitional cut diamonds Weighing in
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Amethyst 0.40 Carat Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing vintage oval cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold Pearl 1.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features one cultured pearl
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval shaped sapphire
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond cluster ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut diamond to centre in a closed back
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat Garnet Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval rich
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 3.50 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring features a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 3.00 carats. Eye clean and very
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
weighing in total 3.50 carats. Ring Top Dimensions: 24 x 22mm Band Thickness: 2 mm Ring Top Height: 15 mm
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
approximately. 2 carats. The diamonds are H-I color and VS clarity. Handmade in 14 karat gold and platinum
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Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage GIA 2.00 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA certified
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This vintage 18ct yellow gold ring plays host to an oval opal surrounded by 8 old cut diamonds. The
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20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring (H-I Color, I1-I2 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
A bold silver and diamond cluster ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 80 round-cut, natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an original Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Crafted from 18ct gold, this piece
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant .46 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sleek and refined, this modern interpretation of the classic cluster ring will ensure you step out
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.12 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian Old Mine Cut 1.12 carat 14k Gold Cluster Ring. Charming, sparkling and within an intricate yellow
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Antique 1860s High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage Amethyst 6.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
baguette cut diamonds Diamonds weigh in total approximately 6.00 carats with G to I color and SI clarity
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.08 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set and weighing approximately 0.30 carat total. G/H in color with VS1/2 clarity. Flanked by slim
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Emerald and Diamond Ring In a mounting that epitomizes classic styling, a very pretty and
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Cluster Rings

5.5 Carat Ceylon No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
2 carats Current size: UK N ½ ( we offer free resizing ) A classic 18ct gold ring made in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.13 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 1.13 carat sapphire and diamond cluster 18 karat white gold engagement ring. This contemporary
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2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 4.06 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique 4.06 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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.