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Vintage French 1 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring; part
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Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Round Brilliant 1.05 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Step out in style! Crafted in glowing 14k yellow gold, this sharp ring showcases a radiant cluster
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Daisy Cluster Engagement Ring in Gold
Located in London, England
A charming stylized diamond daisy cluster ring. The ring is formed of one round brilliant cut
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Late Victorian 5.80 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian 5.80 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Ring. Featuring
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold Pear Brilliant 3.49 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
white diamonds displayed in a tiered cluster formation for optimum radiance and shine. This ring is a
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early Art Deco 2.60 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
milgrain and scrollwork Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable Measures North
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.40 Carats Diamond Opal 14 Karat White Gold Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
play-of-color. Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: 9 diamonds Cut: Old European Weight: 0.65 carats approximately Color: H-I Clarity: VS
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.60Ct Emerald 0.78Ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring - Vintage French
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 1.60 carat natural emerald and 0.78 carat diamond
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Marquise Cut 2.00 Carat Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 8, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee or down 3 sizes for a $20
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s Opal and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This antique cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

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

Contemporary 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds Total diamond weight approximately 2.00 carats
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Dome Ring, 14 Karat Gold Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $50 fee. Once a ring is re-sized
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.38 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
array of round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamond accents. This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.14 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and inky royal blue in color With round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 carat
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

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

Vintage Diamond Navette Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring, Diamond Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold diamond navette ring. This cluster ring features a marquise shape
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

A Vintage Burma Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted ruby estimated to weigh 1 carat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 1/4, 1/2 inch wide vertical to the fingernail. Unique Art Deco platinum and diamond cluster ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Cluster Halo Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Round Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
! Fashioned in popular 14k white gold, the ring features a diamond rosette bordered in a halo of diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.46 Carat, Natural, Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18k Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cluster Ring featuring a total of 1.46 Carat, Natural, Rubies and 1.42 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

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

Geometric Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Gold Milgrain Round Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
the ring’s ribbed knife-edge shoulders. This ring is a size 7 3/4, but it can be re-sized up 2
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

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

Joke Quick 18K Rose White gold 2, 4 Carat Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds: 2,41 carat. Size EU 52,5 US 6,25 . This ring can be resized. The Natural colored Blue and purple
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Diamond (2 carat) Eternity Ring, US size 6 1/2.
Located in Canterbury, England
This beautiful 18K yellow gold eternity ring consist of 2 carat diamonds. This stunning piece comes
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2010s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This 18 carat rosé gold cluster ring has 10 old cut diamonds (app. 2 carat) around an oval cut
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

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

Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
desirable Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cluster Ring. The center stone is an Oval cut
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1990s Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

GIA 4.18 Carat No Heat Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Cluster Unheated Blue
Located in New York, NY
/G-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. white gold 7.7 Grams Overall ring: Depth 7.6mm Deck of ring: 15.4
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2010s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.40 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a magnificent sparkle antique cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. It features 6mm
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1960 s Vintage 8.32 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rectangular cluster ring centers an emerald cut aquamarine Vividly transparent with medium light
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Flower Cluster Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a natural blue sapphire center stone weighing 0.91 carats. The sapphire has a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 3.21 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is designed as a bouquet of yellow flowers comprised of clusters of round cut yellow diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

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

Mid Century Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one cushion mixed cut sapphire
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is approximately 1.38 carats. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size: UK O 1/2, US 8 Face Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Cabochon White Opal 0.10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval cabochon cut
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cut Amethyst 0.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - Amethyst: 1pc
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Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold and adorned with platinum. Circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Modern 18 Karat White Gold 1.47 Carat VVS-VS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a modern design cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1990. The piece features
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Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1990s The ring weighs 11.80 grams and is a size 5. Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Design 18 Karat Gold 2.16 Carat Diamond Two Row Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Central stone is 1.11ct brilliant cut
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of sparkling diamonds which totals 80pts. The ring is modelled in platinum. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8
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Early 2000s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
1.20 carats. The face of the ring measures approximately 14.5mm in diameter. UK Size K 1/2 US Size
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An 18 karat white gold diamond cluster ring. This ring features four princess cut diamonds in the
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Double Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful original Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. This piece presents a duo of
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum Engraved Plaque Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Pre Owned - Excellent METAL: Platinum / 18k gold GEM STONE: Diamond 2.00 total carats DESIGN ERA: Art
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Poiray 18 Karat White Gold Citrine 0.20 Carat Diamond Rectangle Cluster Ring
By Poiray
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a modern design rectangle cluster ring designed by French jewellery house “Poiray”. Circa
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Fancy with 1.95tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite solid 18k White Gold Fancy Diamond Cluster Ring is a true masterpiece. It features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1950s Vintage Turquoise Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Vintage Turquoise and Diamond platinum cluster ring. The one-of-a-kind 1950s vintage
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Vintage 1950s Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A classic daisy cluster ring, this piece highlights eight old cut diamonds. The centre stone weighs
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s Antique French Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 0.54 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set halo ring
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Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s this diamond cluster ring is truly unique, with 1.oo carats total of old
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

14k Yellow Gold, Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond cluster ring. This ring features a pointed star design
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

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

1.50 Carat Natural Diamonds 3D Curling Twist Cluster Ring 18 Karat G/VS
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE AT ITS BEST 1.50CT Round diamond cluster ring. Diamonds: Vs-2, Si-1 clarity, G-color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA oval mixed cut sapphire of
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Early 2000s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Ring, Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring, Yellow Gold, circa 1975
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Rich Deep Blue Cluster Diameter: 17.73 millimeters Band Width: 2 millimeters Ring Size: 7 Total Carat
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut 3.30 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Old Mine Cut 3.30 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring 15 old
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ballerina Ring 14k Cluster H/Vs1
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond Ballerina cluster ring. .82ct. Natural Pear Shape diamond H color Vs-1
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weighing 1.96 Carats in total. 33 diamonds set in the top portion of the ring and 4 diamonds (2 on each
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.