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Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A 1.25 carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size is US
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold ruby and diamond ring. The head of the ring showcases a rectangular
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ruby and diamond cluster ring taken from the Victorian period. This antique
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.06 Carat Deep Red Ruby And Diamond Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring. 1.06ct deep red oval cut natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Edwardian cluster ring. The face of this ring features a centralised red ruby with
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
, Clarity: SI Ruby Dimensions: 16 (3mm - 2.5mm) Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 18 (1.5mm - 1mm) Tested As
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold ruby and diamond cluster ring. The diamonds are old European cuts
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 1.02ct No Heat Triangle Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Pinkish Red Untreated Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Triangle Cut Cluster Halo Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one marquise cut ruby weighing
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1.88tcw 18K Ruby & Diamond Wide Band Cluster Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A fine quality ruby and diamond wide band in 18K yellow gold. Twelve, vivid, red rubies highlight
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2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury and sophistication with this 18k Diamond and Ruby Ring. Crafted with 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 5.75ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 5.75ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Showcasing an
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Center and Diamonds Surrounding Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ruby Center and Diamonds Surrounding Cluster Ring 18k White Gold. The ring measures 13mm By
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Decorated with a flower design holding a round ruby of about 1.10 carat in a brilliant-cut diamond
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Captivating 1.06ct Rubies and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Discover the enchanting beauty of this exquisite 18K yellow gold ring, meticulously crafted to
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly fabulous ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sensational ruby and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period. A
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro / Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
Red ruby flower cluster genuine retro ring, hallmarked London 1976. Let the fashionista in you
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Vintage 1970s British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Cluster Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cluster Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 4.54 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1820 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Ruby Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressive silver set Georgian diamond cluster ring mounted in an 18K ornamental gold band and
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating cluster ring featuring a centralised round faceted old mine cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an absolutely fabulous cluster ring originally crafted during the pinnacle of the Art
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning cluster ring crafted during the early stages of the 20th century. A single
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Stylish 4.45ct Rubies and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 4.45ct Rubies and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in the
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful ruby and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find an
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant 18ct gold ring featuring a striking oval shaped ruby at the centre of the
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
finger. Ruby weight, estimated: 0.58ct Total diamond weight, estimated: 0.17ctw Ring size: UK – K.5
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond cluster ring is crafted in 18kt yellow gold. The
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Flower Bouqet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
effortless about a clustered ring. This ring features a yellow 18k gold wrapped band that still has a bright
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Exquisite 0.97ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose & White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 0.97ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose & White Gold - GIA Certified This 0.57
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Captivating 0.25ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the allure of our sophisticated 18K Yellow Gold ring, featuring a captivating 0.19ct
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.39Ct diamond and 0.42Ct ruby, 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold set
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.08ctw Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3.08CTW Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 18K Yellow & White Gold. This piece features 30
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2010s North American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.88 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.88 carat natural ruby and 0.70 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Belle Epoque ruby diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting French Belle Epoque ring features a cushion cut ruby framed by rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1900s, this Victorian dress ring features a centre ruby weighing 0.35 carat. It is a
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
This stunning and breath-taking ring features a total of 2.60 carat's worth of wonderful rubies
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Stunning 7.07ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GCI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 7.07ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GCI Certified This breathtaking
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cluster Floral Gemstone Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate jewelry collection, this handcrafted 18k yellow gold cluster gemstone and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster and Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with rubies and diamonds from the Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning and impressive gemstone cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Illusion Cluster Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster ruby diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.40 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold ruby and diamond ring. It features a single oval shaped cabochon ruby
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.92 Carat Oval Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
centre of this extraordinary 18k rose gold ring. Surrounded by a cluster of Round Brilliant Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18...

Vintage Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Exceptional 18k white Gold cluster ring features a 2.07 Carat oval-cut Ruby, surrounded by round
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Late 20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum 18K Gold Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cluster of oval cut diamonds with fanning spray of pear cut sapphires and rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.50ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, C.1960s
Located in London, GB
colour and VS in clarity. The cluster ring has been entirely made of 18ct white gold with cut out
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Hexagonal Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Deco 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring. The ring has been crafted in a
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous antique ruby and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully hand made Edwardian ring features three rub over set diamonds surrounded by a halo
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This 1960s cluster ring centres around a single red ruby. The round cut stone is 0.40 carat and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Turquoise, Diamond and Ruby Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A French Turquoise, Diamond and Ruby Ring made in 18k yellow gold. The weight of the ring is 10.01
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage French 18kt Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage French 18kt Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring This vintage French cluster ring is crafted
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A red ruby is surrounded by sparkling old cut diamonds in this beautiful Edwardian cluster ring
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.7 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Goettingen, DE
1.7 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Ring Classically cluster ruby diamond ring
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Vintage 1960s German Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

AIGS 18k White Gold 1.26ct Oval Ruby & 0.74ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Beautiful and peak unique cluster ring boasts a lovely oval ruby at the center! The ruby is an oval
Category

20th Century Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k ruby and diamond cluster ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 455 antique edition and 135 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k ruby and diamond cluster ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k ruby and diamond cluster ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Jerome, Van Cleef & Arpels and Gems Paradise each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old mine cut alternatives. Finding a 18k ruby and diamond cluster ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 170 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring?

The price for a 18k ruby and diamond cluster ring starts at $136 and tops out at $104,233 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,571.

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.