England - Cluster Rings

Featuring a natural Cabochon cut sapphire at its centre, this wonderful Victorian cluster ring is a unique find. The central sapphire weighs 0.50 carat and is claw set into 18 carat ...

An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal goldsmiths of the court of Bangkok. This is an extremely fine example of the jewellery commissioned and subsequently bestowed by the Kings of Siam, principally to be worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. In the mid-19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam also commissioned the courtly jewellers to create a number of faithful replicas of these ceremonial jewels to be offered as gifts to diplomatic families, important visitors and to Heads of State across the world when re-establishing diplomatic relationships. One such example (which is remarkably similar to the present ring) resides in the museum of the Château de Fontainebleau (item F1518C) where it was given as a gift from King Mongkut to Napoléon-III on the important ambassadorial visit of 1861 (see photos for a side by side comparison). Ceremonial Use: During the 19th century, many rings were made every year by the royal jewellers for ceremonial use. Examples of these lavish cluster rings being worn for these life-cycle ceremonies can be seen on old photos and paintings of the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition from childhood into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family. The huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period. The Tonsure ceremony was performed by the King, and lasted three days and three nights. All of the royal children would be dressed in the most splendid costumes and adorned with a vast amount of jewels on several parts of the body. Their costumes and jewels differed according to their title and rank. Diamonds for instance, would be bestowed to the highest ranking noble children. The royal children were allowed to keep their regalia and jewels as a present on entering adulthood to indicate their social status among society. Over the years, these royal jewels have been dispersed across the many noble families, with currently only a few important pieces remaining in the royal collection. Today, the number of royals in Thailand is contracting as the country follows the Chinese nobility system whereby with each generation the noble rank of a family decreases by one ranking so that eventually the majority of descendants will lose their noble status completely. This loss of royal privilege, coupled with the dilution of wealth has meant that items such as this ring become available on the open market. Following the end of the absolute monarchy in Thailand in 1932, many members of the royal family relocated to Europe and as a consequence, princely Thai items can occasionally be found in the European art market. Gift Exchange: In Siam culture, great importance is placed on the ancestral process of gift-exchange. During the reign of King Mongkut, close relationships with some powerful countries were cultivated in order to hold the balance of power and to save Siam from being colonised. The King used gift-exchange to establish diplomatic relations with other heads of state around the world, as well as with other kings, princes and sultans closer to home. He sent troupes of ambassadors to England (1857) and France (1861) with seemingly endless amounts of trunks filled with lavish gifts in order to dazzle the heads of state with the extraordinary quality and variety of Siam craftsmanship. These gifts consisted of faithful replicas of the Royal Regalia and objects belonging to the King himself; items and jewellery worn by him on his Tonsure ceremony and on his coronation day. Enormous time and effort was required by the Siam court to assemble these numerous gifts, as they emanated from the very same royal goldsmiths and courtly craftsman who had made the original ceremonial items. The most famous of these ceremonies took place at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in 1861. The painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme that immortalised the event prominently features the most spectacular of these gifts. Among the 150 gifts presented to Napoléon-III by the Siam ambassadors were two diamond-set rings, both of which are on display in the Musée du Chateau de Fontainebleau (item no. F1518C and F1519C). One of these rings is a rose cut diamond cluster and bears a striking resemblance to the ring we are offering. According to Bruley (2011), this ring, presented to Napoleon-III, was a faithful replica of the ring worn by King Mongkut on his own coronation day in 1851, which now resides in the Pavilion of Royal Regalia in Thailand. The Ring: From whichever angle the present ring is viewed, it is a masterpiece of design and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Siam royal goldsmiths. The bezel head is composed of two layers, the uppermost, containing the large triangle shaped table-cut diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring. The second layer of the cluster is set with a further eight rose cut diamonds and this section allows for small rotation, typical of Siam jewellery...

This elegant Victorian ring features five glistening old cut diamonds gentle tapered from the centre out. The largest central diamond is 0.25 carat, with the flanking pair weighing 0...

A fine and impressive antique 1920s 1.07 carat sapphire and 1.54 carat diamond, platinum cluster style dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring...

A one carat asscher cut sapphire is wrapped within a twinkling 1.90 carat, grain set border of old cut diamonds at the heart of this circa 1920s h...

A stunning, fine and impressive 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of Edwardian engagement rings. This stunning, ...

A stunning vintage 1990s 7.75 carat aquamarine and 1.65 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage aquamarine ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, scrolling setting displays a central 7.75Ct oval mixed cut aquamarine, four claw set in relief to the center. The aquamarine is flanked on either side by a total of ten tapered baguette cut diamonds. A further fourteen individually four claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds ornament the upper and lower borders of the design. The elevated groove and bead decorated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and meld with the plain ring shank. The ring is hallmarked to the interior with the platinum fineness mark (Pt900). This vintage aquamarine cocktail ring...

Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby to centre in an open back claw setting with an ...

A stunning 2.85 Ct diamond and 18k white gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive dia...

Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to center with an impressive oval old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 4.764 carats...

This wonderful coronet cluster engagement ring features a cabochon emerald of a beautiful colour and great lustre weighing approximately 2.00ct, mounted in an eight claw, open back ...

Here we have a gorgeous Art Deco platinum cluster ring featuring a sizeable emerald-cut diamond at the centre of the face. This primary stone has been uniquely cut to have a large ta...

A stunning, fine and impressive, vintage 3.98 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our vintage jewellery and jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The vintage ring is ornamented with a stunning feature tension set 1.03ct modern brilliant round cut diamond. The substantial domed setting is further embellished with six channel set radiant cut diamonds, arranged in a linear formation to either side of the feature stone. The ring is further ornamented with forty-two modern brilliant round cut diamonds, encompassing the aforementioned design. The shoulders integrate seamlessly with the plain yellow gold ring shank. This stunning diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive ring is supplied with an a French certificate from Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris for the feature stone, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this example of vintage diamond jewellery. Condition This vintage ring is excellent quality, set with a very high clarity and colour graded feature diamond displaying a fine white colour, brilliance and presence. The impressive supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance. This vintage ring is a superior gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this substantial yellow gold diamond ring in the UK...

This beautiful ring is set with a 3.84ct No heat sapphire. It comes with a certificate from Gem Paris. The sapphire is surrounded by 10 brilliant cut diamonds for a total carat weigh...

A vibrant green emerald features in this wonderful vintage ring. The 0.85 carat emerald is an oval cut stone, firmly claw set within 18 carat yellow gold. A cluster of ten round bril...

A trio of vibrant green emeralds are intersected by a pair of old cut diamonds in this beautiful Edwardian piece. To the centre sits the largest of the three emeralds weighing 0.60 c...

This lovely daisy cluster ring dates to the Edwardian period. A central blue sapphire is enveloped in old cut diamonds, creating the beautiful daisy shape. The old cut sapphire weigh...

This is an 18ct yellow gold oval cluster ring. The ring is set with a centralised oval cut rub-over set cabochon sapphire which is surrounded by a cluster of rose cut diamonds. The h...

This exquisite Art Deco Panel ring is centrally set with a deep blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by sparkling diamonds. The stones are set in platinum to enhance their colou...

An enchanting opal takes centre stage in this stunning Victorian cluster. The 0.50 carat opal is sit within 18 carat yellow gold claws and is surrounded by a halo of fourteen old cut...

This beautiful Art Deco cluster ring showcases a striking central baguette cut, purple sapphire elongated for a strong geometric silhouette that is cl...

This is a spectacular diamond ring from the luxury jewellery designer Bvlgari. The ring features two diamond clusters that are set in a crossover style. The three largest pear cut di...

A fine and impressive vintage 0.55 carat diamond and 0.32 carat natural blue sapphire, 18 karat white gold Art Deco style dress ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond dress ring has been crafted in 18k white gold in the Art Deco style. The understated circular setting displays a feature bezel set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond to the center of the arrangement. Emanating from the feature diamond are three rectangular step cut natural blue sapphires. The Art Deco style, geometric design is further accented with six eight-cut and three transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, pavé set within the three segmented portions. The pierced decorated, elevated ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank. The 18k gold fineness mark 750 is clearly struck to the interior of the shank. This 1940s diamond and sapphire ring...

18kt white gold ladies ring with natural Corundum sapphire with diamonds. Circa 2000's Dimensions - Weight : 14 grams Finger Size (UK) = M (US) = 6 1/2 (EU) = 52 1/2 Size : 2.7 x 2...

This stunning vintage 18ct yellow gold ring showcases a beautiful combination of brilliant-cut diamonds and vivid green tsavorite garnets, set in an elegant and timeless design. ...

This delightful Edwardian cluster ring features a vibrant 0.40 carat old cut ruby, at it’s centre. Surrounding the ruby, a sparkling halo of old cut diamonds totals 0.40 carats, with...

This charming Victorian daisy cluster ring centres around a 0.40 carat deep blue sapphire, expertly claw set. Surrounding the sapphire are five old cut diamonds totalling 1.00 carat....

Dating back to the Edwardian period, this wonderful daisy cluster features a central sapphire surrounded by a cluster old cut diamonds diamonds. The blue sapphire is an old cut stone...

This is an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The central sapphire is of ceylon origin, unheated and sits in a 14 clawed raised mount. It has a lovely light-blue ton...

Unique Natural Fancy Pentagon Cut Untreated Colour Change Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Signet Ring. 1.46 Carat total. A fine IGI certified 1.06 carat untreated sapphire wi...

Here we have a marvellous double cluster ring taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece features a lovely array of old mine and old European cut diamonds. The stones are me...

Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era ring, a stunning piece that beautifully captures the elegance of its peri...

18ct Yellow & White Gold Ring, With 1.0ct of Natural Baguette + Round Diamonds Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 1.0ct Diamond Colour: K-L Diamond Clarity: SI1 Width of ...

A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the cushion-cut sapphire weighing 8.32 carats accompanied by Gem and Pearl Lab Cert stating that the sapphire is from Madagascar with no signs of heating, four claw-set to the centre of a twelve round brilliant-cut diamond surround weighing an estimated total of 3 carats in total to an openwork gallery and square-section shank, hallmarked platinum for London 2010, bearing the Bentley & Skinner sponsor mark, the head measuring 1.8x1.8cm , finger size L 1/2, gross weight 11.8 grams. This ring is in perfect condition. This classic sapphire ring...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1980s French 2.37 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold crossover ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewellery collectio...

A vintage 4.40ct sapphire and diamond cluster 18 karat yellow gold ring This exceptional ring is set to its centre with a round cut sapphire of 4.40 carats The striking centre ston...

This stunning Victorian cluster ring centres around a captivating 1.85 carat oval cut, natural sapphire, expertly claw set. Surrounding the mid blue sapphire are 0.48 carats of old c...

A superb vintage cluster ring with a central sapphire surrounded by eight white round cut diamonds. The oval sapphire has wonderful colour and measures approximately 45 points. The t...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.60 carat orange tourmaline and 2.30 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ballerina cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage tourmaline jewelr...

A fine and impressive 0.46 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.45 carat diamond (total), 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...

At the centre of the sparkling halo of diamonds and platinum beaded frame is a beautiful size emerald. The diamonds total approx 50pts and the classic square cut emerald measures app...

A fine and impressive antique 0.95ct ruby and 1.42 carat diamond, 18 karat rose gold and silver set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique ruby ring...

This is a diamond heart ring from the luxury jewellery designer Chopard. The ring forms part of the 'La Vie En Rose' collection and is set with 4 layers of perfectly matched natural ...

This elegant vintage cluster ring dates back to 1964. The ring centres around a stunning light blue sapphire weighing 0.50 carat. The emerald cut sapphire is claw set in platinum an...

A beautiful Art Deco style diamond and sapphire double target ring set in platinum. The ring is predominantly set with a sparkly round brilliant-cut diamond in a bezel setting. Surr...

Fine Vivid Blue Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Ring 1.62 Total Carat. Fine colour oval cut Ceylon blue sapphire centre stone. 1.00 carat measuring 7x5.2mm. Has ...

Yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a oval brilliant cut natural enenhanced yellow Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 2.12 ...

This gorgeous panel ring is modelled in 18carat gold and the stones are all set in platinum. The diamond total is 16pts and the demantoid garnets total 30pts. Ring size: R 1/4 or 8...

Here we have a marvellous antique ruby and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period. At the centre of the piece we find an elongated oval shaped natural Burmese ruby ...

A stunning 4.40 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond , 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive blue sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, high profile ring setting...

PreLoved 18ct White Gold Large 3 Stone Diamond Cluster Ring Wonderful triple diamond cluster, truly excellent! The item comes without the box in the photo but will be presented in...

Here we have an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval shaped sapphire possessing a dark navy blue tone sits slightly risen in a rub-over setting at the centre o...

An impressive vintage 1.63 carat sapphire and 1.67 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow and white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring...

Art Deco Platinum diamond and emerald cluster ring. Dimensions - Ring Size (UK) = O (EU) = 56(US) = 7.5 Weight: 4.00 grams Emerald - Quantity: 1 Cut: Hexagon Carat weight in tota...

This delicate little ring features a central ruby and two on the end, interspersed with diamonds. The pinkish rubies are expertly grain set and have a tot...

Georgian hair and ruby memorial ring. Set with a border of thirty two cushion shape French cut natural enhanced rubies in closed back grain settings with...

The sparkle of this ring is impossible to catch in a photo! It is simply stunning! The rubies at the centre of each cluster are a deep, rich pink colour and are all round cut, the di...

A beautiful Art Deco inspired diamond panel ring set in platinum. The ring is composed of an openwork panel, set throughout with sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds. The panel lead...

This is a show stopping old cut diamond cluster ring. The head of the ring has been converted from a diamond clasp and it sits on a 14ct gold band. Although it has been converted the...

A stunning, fine and impressive, large vintage 5.22 carat black onyx and 3.64 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ring has been crafted in 18k white gold The Art Deco style frame is ornamented with a feature collet set 0.42ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, encircled by an impressive 5.22ct oval black onyx panel. The onyx panel is framed by a border of twenty transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 3.22 carats. The elevated ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank via a subtle cuff design. This vintage onyx and diamond ring...