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Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Opal, Diamond & Demantoid Garnet Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning Victorian 18ct
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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

A Black Opal And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
An opal and diamond cluster ring, the solid cabochon black opal claw-set within a single-cut
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.50ct Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An enchanting opal takes centre stage in this stunning Victorian cluster. The 0.50 carat opal is
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1880s British Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Heart Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful opal and diamond ring crafted in France during the pinnacle of the Art
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Edwardian 6.50ct Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This stunning ring dates to 1910, and is classically Edwardian in design. The natural opal is 6.50
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1910s British Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum and the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Opal Dimensions: 9x7.5mm Cluster
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum

Early 1900's Cabochon Opal And Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Round design with central oval cabochon opal and rose diamond cluster. Size: 5 Weight: 5.09gr
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Oval Opal and Cluster Diamond Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, centered on an oval cabochon of opal weighing approx. 2
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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

1900s 5.82ct Authentic Antique Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent turn-of-the-century late Victorian, early Edwardian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18k Gold
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This lovely Victorian Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring is a beautiful example of elegant
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1860s Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1897 Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette-shaped form centering an oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 3.0 x 7.0 mm
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1890s Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This charming antique ring exudes sophistication and timeless elegance, featuring a mesmerising 9x7
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

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

Victorian Opal Ruby and Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian cluster ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich
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19th Century Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Sparkly Opal Natural Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
Antique and Artisan Art Nouveau Opal and Natural Pearl Ring. This ring is elegant and austere with
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Natural Pearl, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Gold Ring Rubies and Opal Gemstones
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian period 14k gold ladies cluster ring with 17 genuine rubies and 8 pea shaped opal stones
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Opals and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 10k yellow gold acid tested ring decorated with blue enamel and 13 oval shaped cabochon
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1890s Canadian Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Opal, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique cabochon cut opal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
this magnificent antique ring is decorated, in closed setting millegrain, of an Australian noble opal
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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

antique majestic silver ring with opal aquamarine and jade
Located in Berlin, BE
brilliance and color to the ring. The opal glows with iridescent hues, while the aquamarine sparkles like the
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1920s Danish Aesthetic Movement Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Opal, Jade, Aquamarine, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Opal Triplet and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is a show stopper! The colours of this opal triplet are beautiful. The stone has pairs of
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.10ct Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring, C.1900s
Located in London, GB
Three gorgeous pastel-hued oval opals are claw set into an 18ct yellow gold ring. In the centre
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Georgian Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Antique, c.1820s
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Georgian Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Antique, c.1820s This rare and highly collectible
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19th Century Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century 18kt Gold Diamond And Oval Opal Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gold 750 and platinum 850 thousandths ring set with a claw-set opal cabochon surrounded and
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1890s Italian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 19K Yellow Gold and Silver Opal and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking and ornate ring featuring a central oval opal with a captivating play of colors. The
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Late 19th Century Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby

1920s White Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant Art Deco opal ring is set with rose-cut
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1910s French Belle Époque Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau 2.25 Ct Solid Australian Opal Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gemstones Opal is of mesmerizing harlequin flashy colours catching colour hues as you turn it in the light
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

19th Century Opal Fine Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Beautiful and rare antique ring, it is decorated with
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Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Late Victorian/Early Edwardian Opal and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This lovely late Victorian/Early Edwardian opal and diamond ring circa 1900s, is crafted in 14
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Opal and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds five opals and four diamonds. The diamonds total approx 60pts and all the
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

1899 Antique Ring natural 4ct Opal Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 3gr
Located in SE
A ring with the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring elaborate wrought shoulders and crown with
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1890s European Arts and Crafts Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

c.1900 Art Nouveau Antique Ring – Old Mine Cut Diamonds & Opals 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Venice, CA
This extraordinary Art Nouveau ring circa 1900 captures the ethereal beauty of its era with a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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

Victorian 3.80 Ct Natural Fire Opal .60 Ct Old Mine Diamond Rare Snake ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare & beautiful Unusual and rare, antique late Victorian period, Fire Opal and Diamond Trilogy
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

Edwardian Opal Diamond Demantoid Garnet Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped opal cabochon - white in body color with spectral play-of-color Measuring
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1910s Edwardian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Garnet, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Hallmarked 1842 18K Five Gemstone "Adore" Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
linear pattern: Amethyst-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-Emerald. message ring similar to REGARD and DEAREST rings
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold

1933 Ring natural 1.75ct Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5.5 / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day of unisex type for a little finger, in solid 18K Yellow Gold, neoclassical or
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Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid Silver Ø US5.5 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Unusual Antique Diamond ring with all metal parts in solid Silver. Very likely Russian made, I got
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Silver

Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with a row of natural Rubies, Diamonds and a natural Blue
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 0.4ctw Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18K Gold ØUS7.25 / 4.1gr
Located in SE
Old European Ring with openwork crown and delicate shoulders decorated with Diamonds and divided
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Lodka Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ø6.5US /3.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau period 56 Rose Gold /14K Ring featuring rose diamond cut Diamonds
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Italian Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds 12K Ø 7.75US / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Italian Halo Ring with natural Blue - Green Sapphire and 12 rose-cut Diamonds. Hand-made between
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring 0.55 Diamonds solid 14K Gold 4.25US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds ,band in solid 14K Yellow Gold (tested) .Crown with top custers in
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Early 1900s European Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold

1916 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7/ 2.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring featuring natural princess cut Emerald 3.5mm x 3.5mm x 3mm mm ca. 0.4 ct with
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1923 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS6.75 / 2.65gr
Located in SE
This ring has a navette or boat-shaped crown with top part in Platinum melted into a solid 18K
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1917 Sigrid's Ring Diamonds Sapphire 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 2.47gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with the top of the crown in White Gold decorated with a row of
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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

1885 Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 / 6gr
Located in SE
A ring with a Silver dome-shaped crown on 18K Orange -toned gold band. Very unusual thing ,with a
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1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 9.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old ring with ornamental open work crown, band tested solid 14K Rose Gold . No hallmarks, ca
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring from early 1920's -1930s hand - made in Wiena , Austria. Austrian period hallmarks on the band
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold

1929 Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.5 / 1.85 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful 95-year-old Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with lab-made Blue Sapphire and 14 natural
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Danish Ring 1ctw. Diamonds 14K Green/White Gold ØUS8
Located in SE
Danish ring made ca. 1920 - 1930s. Solid/tested 14K Green Gold band + 14K White Gold face with
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1910s Danish Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.85ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø6.5US/4.3g
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds
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Early 1900s European Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1912 Ring Red Garnet Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø5US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with two natural Seed Pearls and one rose cut Garnet of Pyrope variety set in solid
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6 / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old European Diamond cluster Ring with carved shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with Silver
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique German Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 /2.7 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring with open - work convex pyramid shaped crown set with seven rose cut Diamonds. Likely
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1820s German Baroque Revival Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold
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Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Ring Blue Spinel 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8US / 5.7gr
Located in SE
Beautiful antique Blue Eye - Ring hand - made in Europe ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Not
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Antique early 1900's fanciest European cluster Ring featuring Silver on solid 14K Rose Gold with
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1920 European Ring 1ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS 7.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
104 Years old European Diamond cluster Ring with carved band and shoulders in solid 18ct Greenish
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø4.5US / 3.2g
Located in SE
Halo Ring from ca .1920s -1930s with Ruby and 18 Diamonds. Not hallmarked, metal tested 14K. Crown
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Opal Cluster Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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Antique Opal Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique opal cluster ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect antique opal 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 20th Century. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique opal cluster ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Opal Cluster Ring?

The price for an antique opal cluster ring starts at $165 and tops out at $32,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,798.

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 Cluster-rings for You

Antique and vintage cluster rings are timeless accessories. While they might have been considered more popular in certain eras than in others, they’re versatile and belong in any jewelry box.

Featuring a diamond or other central gemstone surrounded by smaller stones, the cluster rings’ distinguished look makes them a popular choice for engagement rings or, for a fancy night out, an accent piece for jewelry lovers everywhere.

The style of cluster rings has changed over time even if the defining attributes have remained intact.

Georgian-era jewelrynamed for the monarchies of the four King Georges — features cluster rings that are often characterized by a grouping of central stones into rose-like shapes. (The stones are set off by the setting’s blackened metal.) Diamonds came into fashion during the late Victorian period, and late Victorian cluster rings were most often set in yellow gold. Jewelers of the Art Deco period embraced geometric shapes, and Art Deco cluster rings feature emeralds, sapphires and other colorful stones.

Cluster rings for future brides have been in and out of the spotlight, but cluster-style engagement rings have been experiencing a consistent revival of sorts since at least 2011, when Kate Middleton began wearing Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond ring, which was made by Garrard in the 1980s. For your special day, whether you prefer vintage engagement rings or contemporary pieces, a cluster ring can deliver some sparkle if a diamond solitaire is out of your budget. (See our engagement ring buying guide for insight and expert tips to help you find the perfect ring.)

On 1stDibs, find many ruby cluster rings, gold cluster rings and an extraordinary range of other antique and vintage rings today.