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1970s Paul Buchwald 5.45 Carat Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
1970s Paul Buchwald 5.45 ct Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring 14k white gold, green
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20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Rhodium White Gold, 8.76ct Paraiba Tourmaline 0.69ct Round Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Italian ring size 11.5 - US size 5 3/4 - FR size 51.5 - Handmade in Italy. The bond between
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

1.01 ctw Floating Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold Size 6.7
Located in New York, NY
1.01 ctw Floating Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold Size 6.7 A romantic design
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
weighing 2.75 carats, is framed in a sparkling halo of bright white old European-cut diamonds. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold and 2.27 CT Rose Cut Diamond Ring, accented with Silver Patina and 0.68 CT
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2010s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Natural Jadeite Diamond Spinel Marquise Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, AU
22.96ct deep green natural jadeite, diamond and spinel ring set in 18ct White Gold. The marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ruby and diamond cluster ring is set in 14 K yellow gold with white gold prongs to accentuate
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1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

0.92 Carat Purple and Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cluster Diamond Ring
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind cluster “Didi” ring in 18K rose gold 6,1 g set with the finest diamonds in brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This Tourmaline and diamond ring has a beautiful display of light mint green paired with white
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Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

64Facets 2.3 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sublime design of this 2.3 carat diamond ring, created by our expert craftsmen, is a prime
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.12 Carat Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold and Fine Pigeon Blood Ruby (2.12 carat) and diamond 12 diamonds weighing 2.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian 26.43 Carat Aquamarine 18K White Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 26.43 Carat Aquamarine 18K White Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring This excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 2.21 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A wonderfully wild vintage diamond dress ring. The round brilliant cut diamond in the centre is
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late 20th Century 1.43 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
in a way other emeralds don’t. Ten pure white diamonds encircle the oval cut emerald, emphasising the
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Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Sapphire 14 karat White Gold Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
We have here for sale a acid tested 14 karat Gold Ring. the style of the ring and the cut of the
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Early 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Set with three large central round brilliant cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Stambolian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Yellow Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring From the "Colors of Life
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 1.79 cts Diamond Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
A stunning work of jewelry art, this 14k white gold bypass cluster features collection white F
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Admiration Comes Naturally with Contemporary Yellow and White Diamond Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
cluster of Round White colorless diamonds on the other side and are further sprinkled in between colored
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

4.32 Carat Oval Rhodolite and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in Platinum 18 Carat Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Rosa & Nero Ring The exquisite platinum and 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring features a stunning
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2010s Australian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Joon Han Sapphire Aquamarine Tourmaline Peridot Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Ring
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
bloom, it is a vibrant, happy pop of colors. This pretty cluster ring is handcrafted in 18K yellow gold
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Whit...

7.68 Carat Sapphire Diamond Antique Cluster Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
within a sparkling white diamond halo in this ravishing and regal antique jewel, hand fabricated in 14K
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Regal Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant, white gold, diamond and ruby ring, with 2.28 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, set
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18 Karat Oval Cabochon Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring Yellow Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring Yellow Gold A very pretty flower design, emerald
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Flower Clustered 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Ruby Diamond Pollen
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower Clustered Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Rubies and Diamonds. Gold: 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Brilliant cut diamond cocktail ring in 18 carat gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An impressive 18 karat yellow gold ring with 9 brilliant cut diamonds in a pave set white gold
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1990s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Midcentury Old Pear Cut and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
surround features sixteen white and bright eight-cut diamonds, leading to white gold topped shoulders to a
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Rose Gold GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Pink Sapphire Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring
By KAHN JEWELRY
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK
This ring present a 2.21 carat oval shape PINK sapphire set with white diamond in marquise shape
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 2.32 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
of the ring is 21.3 x 13.3mm and sits 8.8mm from the finger. Metal – 18k white gold. Tested.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.97 Carat Old Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Sheer magnificence. The central old European cut diamond is glowingly white, clean and bursting
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Fancy Diamond Ring Vivid Orange Pink Green Cluster Signet 18 Karat Gold
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Natural Fancy Color Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This one of a kind Ring features
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco White Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Ruby Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Metal White Gold Width of cluster: 1.2cms Hallmark Unhallmarked Condition Good - Minor surface wear in
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18.31 Carat Pink Pearl Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Crafted from 18K rose gold, this cocktail ring features a 13MM freshwater pink pearl at the center
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18...

Towe Norlen Celeste 3.98 Carat Contemporary Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful pave-set 18 Karat white gold and diamond right hand, or cocktail, ring designed by
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti 18k White and Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Sapphires and Round Diamonds
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
A singular cocktail ring shaped as a four-pointed star with a cluster of four princess-cut
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Midcentury 1950s 3 Carat Diamond Marquise Baguette Cluster Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
This is a gorgeous huge fiery diamond ring set in 14k white gold with a beautiful array of marquise
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Midcentury 2.33 Carat Sapphire and 3.70 Carat Pear Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
This sapphire and diamond cluster ring is wonderful and extraordinary. The round sapphire at the
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 1950s 2.75 Carat Diamond Marquise Baguette Cluster Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
This beautiful Art Deco 1940s / 1950s retro ring is set in 18k gold with a stunning array of 2.75
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Accent Floral Ring in 18 karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold 5.0 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring A gorgeous
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Kt Gold 1.17 Carat Diamond 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Round Cocktail Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 Kt Gold 1.17 Carat Diamond 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Round Cocktail Dome Ring A perfect symbol of
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

64Facets 2.3 Carat Eclat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat in Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sublime design of this cluster diamond ring, created by our expert craftsmen, is a prime
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.98 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940
Located in Essex, GB
An absolutely wonderful Art Deco diamond ring. The old European cut in the centre is internally
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sabre Fine Triple Ring, 18 Carat White Gold 2.96 Carat Diamond
By Shaun Leane
Located in London, GB
Sabre Fine Triple Ring is handcrafted from 18ct white gold and 2.96cts of brilliant white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary English Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.11 Carat Natural Fancy Brown Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring is 2.11 Carats. The ring is curated in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 7.8 grams
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.73 Carat Blue Pear Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
1.52 carats of diamonds and 2.47 carats of blue sapphires in a clustered arrangement. Currently a ring
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite Natural Morganite Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Solid White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Presenting our stunning 6.57 Carat Natural Morganite 14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring, an
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling Natural Diamond Ring: Radiant Beauty in 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
sophistication and luxury. 0.60 Carat Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Stamped: 14K Ring Size 7 Total
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

64Facets 2.3 Carat Eclat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat in Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sublime design of this cluster diamond ring, created by our expert craftsmen, is a prime
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chatila Black Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Chatila
Located in London, GB
A true treasure, this black diamond and pearl ring's high quality is depicted in the black pearl's
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2010s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

18k 2.50 carats ruby and 0.92 carats diamond pinwheel cluster. Florida estate.
Located in Birmingham, MI
ring is in impeccable shape, circa 1970, fabricated in 18k white and yellow golds. Diamond weights
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Glam Vintage 1.70 Carat Natural Ruby .60 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
brilliant cut Diamonds rated G VVS Hand crafted as unique piece of solid 18 KT white gold - marked The whole
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

3.93 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring incorporated with multiple smaller diamonds
Located in Milano, IT
The craftsmanship speaks class. Our Diamond cocktail ring is made with utmost detailing and using
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Paris Craft House 0.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House Emerald Cocktail/Cluster Ring. This beautiful ring features a 0.75ct Emerald in
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.70 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald 1.50 Carat Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Superior in quality classy vintage cluster ring set with top quality Natural Emerald 1.70 Ct (7.78
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Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

LeVian Chocolate White Diamond Flower Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Huntington, NY
This is a beautiful Modern Estate LeVian 14k White Gold 2.15ctw Chocolate White Diamond Flower
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18kt Rose Gold Les Gemmes Big Ring with Green and Purple Amethyst and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
diamond-paved elements add an unusual accent. Cluster ring, 18 kt rose gold. The head is decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Open Shank AGL Certified 4.27 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamond Clusters
Located in New York, NY
GH VS+ natural diamonds, totaling 0.90 carats. The mounting is made of 18k white gold and finished
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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White Gold And Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 141 vintage editions and 97 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but OGI Ltd, Gems Paradise and Royaal Stones Ltd each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and pear cut alternatives. Finding a white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 47 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a White Gold And Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring?

Prices for a white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $499 and can go as high as $110,847, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,842.

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.