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Diamond Multi-Shape Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique diamond cluster ring featuring large diamonds in almost every shape! They include pear
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
haloed and outlined by smaller diamonds. This is truly a unique pattern and a unique ring. There is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Cluster White Gold Ring with 0.33ct Natural Diamonds and Unique Design
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Cluster Diamond Ring with 0.33ct Natural Diamonds and Unique Design in White Gold is a perfect choice
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2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat White Gold, Half Carat, Unique, Bombe, Waterfall
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This is a fun and fabulous diamond ring with so much bubbly personality! The diamond ring has a .50
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1990s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Rose-cut Diamond gold cluster ring circa 1890s. This unique Victorian Rose-Cut diamond
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Unique 0.63ct Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
chance to own this beautiful ring! Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 21 stones Diamonds Main stone
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.88ctt Multi Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 7 pear, and marquise diamonds, 0.60ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Ladies 18K Rose Gold, 5.00ct VS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
shine. Unique ladies diamond and rose gold cluster ring.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Style 14ct Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring With 0.70ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique vintage diamond cluster ring, set with 0.70ct H-I colour and SI clarity
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Early 2000s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Princess, Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A highly unique vintage diamond cluster ring set 18k yellow gold.  The cluster is centrally set
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Early 2000s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Set With 0.63ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique vintage diamond cluster ring, set with 0.63ct H-I colour and SI1 clarity
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

IGI Certified Unique Bi Colour Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique IGI Certified Untreated Australian Bi Colour Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold,...

Unique Oval Red Ruby Ring in White Gold with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
diamonds arranged around it. Ring Size: UK - L, US - 5 3/4 3.04 Carat Ruby
Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Alternative Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gol
Located in London, GB
A unique vintage emerald and diamond alternative cluster ring set in 18k white and yellow gold
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2010s European Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Unique 14k Gold Ring with 8 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Each 0.15 Carat Blue Sapphire
Located in Berlin, BE
Unique 14k gold Princess Diana ring with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds each 0.15 ct and blue sapphire
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20th Century Neoclassical Cluster Rings

Materials

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

5.5 mm Rose Cut Diamond Unique Diamond Engagement Handmade 14k Micro Pave'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat yellow gold ring one 5.5 mm Rose Cut diamond on center and 32 pieces of full cut diamonds
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Moissanite Diamond Cluster Unique Elegant Engagement Ring, Alternative Odisea
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Moissanite center, Diamonds and Moonstone, Cluster mix gemstone and mix shapes unique alternative
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Unique Engagement Two Ring Set, Iris & sparktickles
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Diamond Bridal Rings Set Iris & sparktickles. The list is for the two ring set. Handmade with care
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Unique and Elegant Engagement Ring, Alternative Bride "Odisea"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Cluster mix shapes diamonds unique engagement ring - "Odisea." Vintage and art Deco style inspired
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Round Diamond Cluster Delicate Art Deco Unique Engagement Ring - "Harper"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Delicate round diamond ballerina engagement ring - "Harper". This ring has a shallow profile, which
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

0.15 Ctw Unique Curved Cluster Ring 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Unique Curved Cluster Engagement Ring, featuring natural diamonds in a graceful, curved design. Crafted
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Unique Red Ruby and White Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in London, GB
, brought to life by a unique white diamond baguette halo around it. Mounted on 18-karat white gold, this is
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Early 2000s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique 14k Gold 2.30ctw Round Diamond Spinning Fan Cluster Mobile Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent and unique diamond cocktail ring that was crafted from solid 14k yellow
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Round Emerald Cluster Unique Engagement Ring, Alternative Bride "Odisea"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Cluster round Emerald & diamonds & two pear moonstones engagement ring - Odisea. Vintage and art
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Lavender sapphire Cluster Unique Engagement Ring, Alternative Bride "Odisea"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Cluster round purple lavender sapphire & diamonds & two pear moonstones engagement ring - Odisea
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold,...

Blue Sapphire Cluster Unique Engagement Ring, Alternative Bride "Odisea"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Cluster round blue sapphire & diamonds & two pear moonstones engagement ring - Odisea. Vintage and
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 1...

Diamond Pave Cluster Shape Mountain Peaks Unique 18 Karat Rose White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Pave Cluster Shape Mountain Peaks Unique 18 Karat Rose White Gold Ring The winning swing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Oval Unique Moissanite Dainty Cluster Engagement ring - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate art deco-inspired Oval Moissanite unique cluster engagement ring. Handmade
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Round Moissanite Cluster Delicate Art Deco Unique Engagement Ring - "Harper"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Delicate round Moissanite ballerina engagement ring - "Harper". This ring has a shallow profile
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Oval Unique Moissanite Cluster Engagement ring The Great Gatsby
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate art deco inspired oval Moissanite unique cluster engagement ring. Hand made
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold

0.88ctt Multi Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 1.40 carats total diamond weight. 8 pear, heart
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Unique Diamond Victorian Engagement ring, Statement Ring, The Great Gatsby
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate Victorian-inspired Oval diamond unique cluster engagement ring. All my
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Cluster Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold 'Reflections'
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Unique cluster marquise diamond alternative engagement ring. Ready to ship! Perfect as an
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Set With 1.50ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique vintage diamond cluster ring, set with 0.30ct G colour and SI1 clarity round
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Pear Diamond Unique Mix Shape Engagement ring - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate art deco-inspired pear diamond unique cluster engagement ring. Handmade with
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique gold and diamond cluster ring. This ring is made with 6 round, 53 baguette, and 57
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique gold and diamond cluster ring. This ring is made with 6 round, 53 baguette, and 57
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

Oval Opal with Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A totally unique opal, sapphire and diamond cluster ring of exceptional design. The center prong
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.00 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
and shine. Unique ladies diamond and rose gold cluster ring. Contemporary diamond engagement ring
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2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.55 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An impressive and unique Victorian diamond cluster ring. An old mine cut diamond – white, bright
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold A unique abstract pink sapphire and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18kt White Gold Unique Modern Diamond Ring with Mixed Shapes
Located in Toronto, CA
This interesting and modern ring has unique flair with edgy mixed diamond shapes. Featuring a total
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2010s Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat ring consist of 2 old mine diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats, J /K in
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold 1.80ct of Diamond circa 1915 Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This unique Diamond cluster ring was created at the end of the Edwardian period and boasts ten old
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique 1950s Retro 14 karat White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
This unique ring features a beautiful cluster design that is very reminiscent of the 1950s retro
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Unique 18k White Gold Bezel Set Oval Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: OVAL CUT DIAMOND 2.95CTW K SI3 Side stones: DIAMONDS( DIFFERENT COLORS), RUBIES, SAPPHIRES Size: 5.75
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique 0.88ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unique 0.88ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This exquisite
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 1.30ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unique 1.30ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This stunning 18k white gold
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1770s Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and unique Georgian diamond cluster ring dating back to around 1770. It features a
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Antique 1770s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 14ct Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring Set With 0.95ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique vintage diamond cluster ring, set with 0.95ct old cut diamonds, K colour and
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2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Unique 1.10ct Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace the unique beauty of brown diamonds with this captivating 18k white gold ring! This
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.84ctt Multi Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 7 oval, pear, and marquise diamonds, 0.58ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

TIFFANY & CO Unique Retro Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Retro platinum ring featuring invisibly set rubies and diamonds by Tiffany & Co. The center of
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Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Unique 14k White Gold Ring with 0.21 Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 14k white gold with 0.21 total carats of round brilliant diamonds. This
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unique 0.15ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This classic 18K yellow gold band features a sparkling row of 12 taper-cut diamonds, totaling 0.15
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Set With 1.50ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique vintage diamond cluster ring, set with 1.50carats H colour and SI2 clarity
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1990s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique 18K White Gold Ring with 0.60 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful Tapered Style Half Eternity Ring made from 18K White Gold with a 0.60 total diamond carat
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Round Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning 18K white gold pearl and diamond ring is a versatile piece that complements any style
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Unique Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact unique diamond cluster ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect unique diamond cluster ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a unique diamond cluster ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Peter de Maere, Five Star Jewelry and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our unique diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Unique Diamond Cluster Ring?

The price for a unique diamond cluster ring starts at $565 and tops out at $54,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,900.

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.