C1820 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Ruby Center

Late 18th century ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Iberian peninsula, with breathtaking cabochon ruby set to a gold octofoil mount set with dia...

Early Georgian rose diamond cluster ring set in silver with an 18K gold embossed band. This is a gorgeous example of the work of a Georgian goldsmith. The ring is baroque in design, ...

Unusual English Stuart period paste cluster ring with 8 rose cut pastes set in silver and backed in 18K with a gold bordered almandine garnet stone at center. Rings with paste stones in combination with real stones are unusual. The rose cut pastes on this ring are meticulously hand carved and the ring has significant hand gold work throughout. There is a painted black Florentine enamel design at the shoulders and the band is 18K. The goldsmith etched 3 flourishes into the gold band where the enamel painting ends on each side. The back of the ring is carved into a 6 leaved gold flower and raised about 3-4 mmm to give it depth. The ring back is as spectacular as the front. Such artistry could only be accomplished through the hand-work of an early goldsmith. The origin of paste is credited to 2 infamous Georges, the first being George Ravenscroft, an English glassmaker who in the 16th century invented a composition of leaded glass that resembled rock crystal. This composition of glass and lead and other mysterious ingredients were further developed and popularized by a Parisian jeweler, George Straus who is widely credited with popularizing paste jewelry...

We love this fanciful Georgian diamond cluster ring and the way the flower cluster is shaped like a petal, incredibly time consuming hand work. The ring is mounted on an 18K gold ba...

Here we have an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian era. This multi-layered piece consists of a single round faceted old cut diamond at the centre which...

A pretty antique platinum topped gold cluster ruby and diamond ring circa 1910. This unique ring is set with a center cluster of bright red rubies weighing about 0.85 carats. There a...

A gorgeous ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Georgian (ca1750s) era. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features a cluster of Burmese no-heat rubies. The central ruby is held...

Here we have an 18ct white gold ruby and diamond cluster ring. The diamonds are old European cuts and the centre stone is ap...