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Antique Edwardian 1.02 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 10k yellow gold with a platinum
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
unmistakably Art Deco cocktail ring. A graduating pair of grain set, old cut diamonds flanks the centre diamond
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Saphire and Diamonds 18k White Gold Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring, Around 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic flower-shaped sapphire and brilliant-cut diamonds ring with a centered facetted oval
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.25 Carat Sapphire and 1.15 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated boat
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Chalcedony, 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
frame of diamonds and multicolor sapphires. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, enriched all around by beautiful diamonds and blue sapphires. The origin of this beautiful ring goes back
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1990s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This sensational Art Deco inspired cocktail ring is hand set in a remarkable mosaic-like pattern of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct white gold. The pierced
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1990s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Certified No Heat Green-Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Cocktail Cluster Ring. This finely crafted piece features a cluster/ribbon design set with an estimated
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1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
sapphires and encircled by 26 dazzling old-cut diamonds (approx. 0.30 carats), this ring exemplifies the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring Description: A striking 18K white gold ring
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.27 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
4.27 carat oval blue Sapphire and white Diamond halo (1.05 total carats, SI2-I1 clarity, G-H color
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

1.69 Carat Burmese Sapphire and 1.15 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This Burma blue sapphire ring with diamonds has been independently tested using state of the art
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Emerald Shaped Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 3.75 Carat 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
the allure of the Emerald Shaped Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring through the convenience of
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds 4.31 Carat Eighteen Karat Gold Cocktail Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
. Packaging and Delivery: Your Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds 4.31 Carat Eighteen Karat Gold Cocktail Ring will
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2010s North American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural 1.30 carat oval cut dark blue sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. This beautiful Victorian
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K Tutti Frutti Carved Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Leaf Cocktail Ring 23ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A remarkable gemstone cocktail ring rendered in richly textured 18K white gold and set with a vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.0tcw Royal Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a sapphire & diamond statement ring/right hand ring. This ring is made in solid
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1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1950s Sapphire and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fineness mark (18k). This 1950s sapphire cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brutalist Style Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.75 Shown here is an absolutely fabulous gold cocktail ring bursting with sparkle! The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

7.40 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal as the centerpiece, making it an eye-catching cocktail ring. Accentuating the opal are 3.01 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Fire Opal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with the marks for platinum and 18k gold (plat 18k) This sapphire cocktail ring is supplied with an
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

.80ct Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural sapphire diamond cocktail ring. . 80ct. Natural round blue sapphires. Vivid Royal blue
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive and stylish cocktail ring featuring 22.75 carats of black star sapphires! Each
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi Shape 4.7 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Shape 4.7 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold The centerpiece is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi Shape 4.7 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Shape 4.7 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold The centerpiece is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.90 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Sapphire and diamond starburst cluster cocktail ring. Round brilliant cut center diamond
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.25 Ct Cluster Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring SI/H 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.25 Ct Cluster Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring SI/H 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry The ring features an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.25 Ct Cluster Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring SI/H 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3.25 Ct Cluster Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring SI/H 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry The ring features an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arples Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring a feminine flair to your ensemble with this ultra-rare VCA cocktail ring. Circa 1950's, this
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Cushion Cut Baguette Set Sapphire (Approx 1.50-Carats) Diamond Cluster, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite cushion cut sapphire with baguette set diamond ring showcases a striking approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.5 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate two
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring with Marquise Cut Center
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: MAIN stone: 20 PCS DIAMOND APPROX 1.10CTW SIDE STONES: 5 PCS SAPPHIRES
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.50 Carats Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring. The ring features approx sapphires
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1990s Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Gold, Sapphire, and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Sapphires, & 0.15 Carat Total Weight Diamonds. Protective Concave Design With Openwork Sides. Finger Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Star Sapphire Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking cocktail ring featuring a 38.72 carats of blue star sapphire. There are a total of 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold sapphire and diamond cluster cocktail ring mounted in 18kt yellow gold. The design features
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Early 2000s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Description: This elegant ring showcases a vertical arrangement
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
diamonds (≈ 0.20 ct total) Style & Era: Vintage cluster, mid-20th century cocktail ring design Weight
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Sapphire: 24 mixed cut = 2.04cttw Diamond: 9 round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.22 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.22 Carat Fire Opal Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 0.57 carat Round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

3.27 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Fancy Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. 3.27 Total carat weight. 2.67 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Square 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Square Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s Sapphire Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This estate circa 1980's cocktail ring is handcrafted in solid 18K white gold with an assemblage of
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Round .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .70ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Features: Textured
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.90 Carat Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Cluster White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the timeless elegance of our Sapphire and diamond cluster cocktail ring. The .90ct pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 1910s 1.38 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
report card for the supporting diamonds and sapphires. Condition This stunning antique cocktail ring is
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

OSCAR HEYMAN Cluster Cocktail Ring Platinum With 8.78 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by the Oscar Heyman Brothers. This is a fabulous cluster cocktail ring
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Vintage 1980s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Description: A refined platinum ring centered with a
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cluster Ring Diamonds Rubis Emeralds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
cluster ring showcases a handcrafted rose-cut diamond at its heart (approx. 0.25 ct), encircled by six
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.75 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Extra Wide Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Uncommonly wide sapphire and diamond cluster ring. 18mm 14k white gold setting. Adorned with 23
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond and Sapphire Double Target Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco style diamond and sapphire double target ring set in platinum. The ring is
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.32tcw 14K Natural Sapphire Diamond Floral Petite Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
0.32 TCW Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Genuine Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring. The piece
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Description: A graceful 18K white gold ring showcasing two
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 14K yellow gold halo ring celebrates timeless elegance and the artistry of fine
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.16 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Textured Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.16 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and 0.63 CTTW Diamond Textured Halo Platinum 900 Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage blue sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Cocktail For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by OGI Ltd, DGI and Fine Jewels UK are consistently popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail for sale for women should be easy, but there are 58 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Cocktail?

On average, a sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail at 1stDibs sells for $4,036, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $245,000 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.