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Diamond Trilogy Cluster

18 Carat White Gold Trilogy Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
18 Carat White Gold Trilogy Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring

18 Carat White Gold Trilogy Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring

By Tobi Gem Setting

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous ring showcases three circular diamond clusters. Each cluster is designed with a

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2010s English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Daisy Cluster Ring
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Daisy Cluster Ring

Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Daisy Cluster Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing an

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Trilogy Ring, 2.30 Ct Old Mine Diamonds, Circa 1890
Victorian 14K Gold Trilogy Ring, 2.30 Ct Old Mine Diamonds, Circa 1890

Victorian 14K Gold Trilogy Ring, 2.30 Ct Old Mine Diamonds, Circa 1890

Located in Napoli, IT

distinguished version of trilogy style unique design develops like three diamond bands joined at a slight edge

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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 1.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Antique 1.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring, Circa 1910

Antique 1.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring, Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 1.01 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold trilogy cluster ring

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.95 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Antique 0.95 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring Circa 1910

Antique 0.95 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

gold set trilogy cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond Edwardian ring collections. This fine and

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.81 Carat Sapphire 0.48 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1895
0.81 Carat Sapphire 0.48 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1895

0.81 Carat Sapphire 0.48 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1895

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

diamonds, completing the trilogy cluster design. The flared, groove decorated ring shoulders blend

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Antique 1890s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Silver

Antique 0.80 Carat Sapphire 1.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1895
Antique 0.80 Carat Sapphire 1.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1895

Antique 0.80 Carat Sapphire 1.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1895

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

European cut diamonds, completing the trilogy cluster design. The flared, groove decorated ring shoulders

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Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

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'Hope' 18CT White Gold Trilogy Stack Ring
'Hope' 18CT White Gold Trilogy Stack Ring

'Hope' 18CT White Gold Trilogy Stack Ring

Located in Sydney, NSW

Diamonds, crafted with eighteen karat white gold, complemented by a polished finish design. 130

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2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s 1.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
1980s 1.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring

1980s 1.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage French 1.65 carat natural emerald and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 carat

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20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 3-Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Trilogy Estate Jewelry
Antique Victorian 3-Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Trilogy Estate Jewelry

Antique Victorian 3-Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Trilogy Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

set into a 'trilogy' design that represents the past, present and future. The diamonds offer a lot of

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Bangle Bracelet Estate 14k White Gold Trilogy Cluster Fine Jewelry 7"
Diamond Bangle Bracelet Estate 14k White Gold Trilogy Cluster Fine Jewelry 7"

Diamond Bangle Bracelet Estate 14k White Gold Trilogy Cluster Fine Jewelry 7"

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish diamond bangle bracelet crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Colored Sapphire Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Rainbow Oval Trilogy Vintage
Colored Sapphire Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Rainbow Oval Trilogy Vintage

Colored Sapphire Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Rainbow Oval Trilogy Vintage

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish colored sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Oval faceted sapphires

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Style Opal and Diamonds 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring
Victorian Style Opal and Diamonds 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring

Victorian Style Opal and Diamonds 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

Superb Victorian style 18ct White Gold Opal & Diamond Trilogy Cluster Ring, 0.50ct Diamonds A

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1990s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Trilogy Cluster Ring 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Diamond Trilogy Cluster Ring 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Diamond Trilogy Cluster Ring 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A magnificent antique Victorian trilogy cluster ring C. 1900, decorated with approx. 1.25ct of old

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold, Circa 1900

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

A beautiful Antique late Victorian cluster ring adorned with a trilogy of colourful natural Opals

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Antique 1880s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold, Circa 1900

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

A beautiful Antique late Victorian cluster ring adorned with a trilogy of colourful natural Opals

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Antique 1880s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Ring
Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Ring

Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Ring

Located in Hummelstown, PA

old mine-cut diamonds, wrapped in a curvaceous frame of sparkling old single-cut diamonds. Masterfully

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ruby Diamond Gypsy Trilogy Ring 18 Carat Gold, London, 1972
Vintage Ruby Diamond Gypsy Trilogy Ring 18 Carat Gold, London, 1972

Vintage Ruby Diamond Gypsy Trilogy Ring 18 Carat Gold, London, 1972

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This stunning Vintage Gypsy ring has been modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and set with a trilogy of

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Vintage 1970s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oval Amethyst and Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Oval Amethyst and Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ring

Oval Amethyst and Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Hamilton, AU

Crafted in 9 carat yellow gold is this unique vintage three stone ring boasting a glorious trilogy

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Trilogy Cluster For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond trilogy cluster for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a diamond trilogy cluster from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a diamond trilogy cluster has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, Fine Jewels UK and Tobi Gem Setting are consistently popular. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. Finding a diamond trilogy cluster for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Trilogy Cluster?

Prices for a diamond trilogy cluster can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $13,763, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,693.

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.