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Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi
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Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Rose Gold Aquamarines Artisan Contemporary Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This jewellery art object is a cocktail ring that made of 18 karat rose gold. The radius of the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Morganite, ...

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

9K Yellow Gold Large Natural Opal and Garnet Cluster Cocktail Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
offset by fourteen 2.25mm (0.09" inches) vibrant Garnets in a cluster setting. The quality of this
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2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s GIA Sapphire 8.70cts Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful floral cluster design cocktail ring, crafted in platinum and 18K gold, makes a
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.75ct Ceylon Sapphire and 2.88ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
conjoin to form a ribbed ring shank. This vintage sapphire ballerina ring with diamonds has been
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 0.75 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A 0.75 carat pink sapphire is encircled by a halo of diamonds. The oval cut pink sapphire has a
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round 2.56ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Cluster Cocktail Theme: Flower Measurements Face Height (north to south): 11/16" (17.1mm) Rise
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.28 carats, Ceylon Blue Sapphires Rose Cut Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 16 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 4.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Enagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detract from the true representation of this stunning no heat sapphire cluster ring with diamonds
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Antique 1890s Sri Lankan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum and 18KT Gold, 2.17Ct. Diamond, 1.13Ct. Sapphire .89Ct. Emerald Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Platinum set cocktail ring designed by Cellini Jewelers NYC, centers two pear shaped
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

MODERNIST Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold 5.46 Ctw Diamonds Yellow Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring with a vivid yellow sapphire. This is a beautiful classic cluster cocktail ring
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive vintage 0.95 carat sapphire diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Round Cut White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliantly made natural diamond and natural blue sapphire cluster ring. Textured 'fur' motif ring
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1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

J.E. Caldwell GIA 1.63 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Cocktail Ring
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
JE Caldwell 1950's dinner cluster cocktail ring. GIA certified center cushion cut green natural no
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.48 Carat Sapphire 1.04 Carat Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold, 18k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our sapphire and diamond ring collection. This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring.
Located in London, GB
Pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape brilliant cut natural
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Kai 7.20ct Aquamarine Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring Customization
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover Kai Aquamarine Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14k yellow gold, a true masterpiece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

1970s Bombe Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
sizable shank. This multicolor diamond cocktail ring is in excellent condition. Ring Size: 8 ( Sizable
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Vintage 1970s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring Description: A bold and elegant 18 karat yellow
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring Description: A striking 14K yellow gold ring
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate Platinum Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Large Cluster Cocktail Ring 12ctw Sz 7
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredibly colorful cocktail ring crafted in platinum and set with approximately 11.50cttw in
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.28ct Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.80ct Natural Sapphire • 0.38ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1980s 2.46 Carat Sapphire and 1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 18k Gold GIA No Heat Burma Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly jaw dropping engagement or cocktail vintage ring is crafted in solid platinum with solid
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.05 Carat Natural No Heat Color Change Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Halo Cluster Cocktail Royale GIA Certified 5.05ct. Natural Sapphire ring. Report: 5181699389
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A delightful oval cut sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in platinum throughout. The cushion cut
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Double Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18Kt white gold ring marquise cut handmade
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beautiful ring in 18Kt white gold with two blue color sapphires in marquise cut in a very
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2010s Greek Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Double Halo Pave Diamond Blue Sapphire 18Kt white gold ring marquise cut
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
. The ring has a pave setting for the diamonds and the central blue sapphire stone, has oval shape. The
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2010s Greek Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.58 Carat Oval Shape Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Approx. 1.58ctw oval shaped Sapphire gemstone Diamond details
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.73ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 4.65ctw Cut - Oval Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Size 7.5 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphire - Carats - 0.70ctw Cut - Round Color - Dark Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring -14k Rnd 1.82ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Cluster Cocktail Bypass Theme: Floral Measurements Face Height (north to south): 13/16" (20.3mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.77ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 1.12ctw Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

EFFY Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring Yellow Gold 14k Marq 1.48ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: 1.48ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Bypass Theme: Leaf Spray Measurements Face Height
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 1.02 Carat Sapphire and 1.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This fine sapphire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Click Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Roslyn, NY
sapphires, all set to create an intensely colorful and dazzling medallion effect. The Royal Cluster Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Sapphire Blue and Diamond 18Kt white gold ring heart cut blue color handmade
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beautiful ring in 18Kt white gold with blue Sapphire in round cut and diamonds brilliant cut. The
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2010s European Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

12.15 Carat Total Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 Absolutely breathtaking sapphire and diamond ring. The brilliant blue stone set
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring A ring featuring a center oval cut sapphire surrounded
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

17.17ct Natural Unheated Blue Colour Change Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Finely crafted in 18 carat white gold, this cocktail cluster ring is a fantastic work of art sure
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Vintage 1970s English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Nordic Ring natural 5ctw Sapphire 0.6ct Diamond 18K Gold ØUS8.25 /4.53gr
Located in SE
Antique cluster/cocktail Ring, Swedish hand-made with fifteen clusters in White gold boasting
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. The ring features a sporadic
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Rose Gold GIA Certified No Heat Cabochon Burma Pink Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Certified No Heat Cabochon Burma Pink Sapphire Halo Micro Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring today. Make a statement
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Wempe Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Wempe
Located in London, GB
Wempe sapphire and diamond cocktail cluster ring set in 18 carat white gold open back heart design
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2010s English Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 4.39 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from the Art Deco era, this ring is set with a stunning asscher cut sapphire that
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1.00 carat sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless, this vintage cluster ring showcases a vivid 1.00 carat oval blue sapphire
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20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 14k Square1.62ctw 7 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 1.62ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Bypass Theme: Stripes Measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely gem-set ring featuring a fine cabochon sapphire weighing 5.00 carats. It has a deep vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring YellowGold 14k Pear 3.60ctw 6 1/4
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: 3.60ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Theme: Intertwined Ribbon Features: Milgrain Detailing
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, cluster design is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Sapphires and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Sapphires and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring Description: A graceful 18K white gold
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in a open
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring Description: A vibrant White Gold ring
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Band 14k .93ctw Ring Sz8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: .93ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Bypass Band Measurements Face Height (north to south): 1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Cut Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This exquisite sapphire and diamond ring is a timeless symbol of sophistication and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, 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.