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18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 5.3 grams, size 5.75. The design features three overlapping
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.80ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. Weighs 6.7g. .80tcw, Clarity- SI2-I1 Color - H-I. Size 6. The
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 2.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K white gold diamond cluster ring. There is 2.30tdw, the center stone is .30ct, and the rest
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.5 #16542
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring This beautiful sparkling ring is set with 3 center round
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.75 #20709
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This sparkling cluster ring
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20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Effy 14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This Effy 14k white gold ring features a dazzling cluster of diamonds, creating a bold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.65ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, cluster 14 karat white gold ring weighs 4.40 grams The cluster of diamonds consists
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy cluster snowflake inspired ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 25 round
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Tests 14k and weighs 4.9 grams. The diamonds are
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.30CTW
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day Metal:White Gold Diamond Color Grade:H Ring Size:6.75
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming mid-century diamond cluster ring, crafted in 14K white gold, features a beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50tdw, 9.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cocktail ring. Tests 14k using an electronic tester. The gross
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This cluster style 10 karat yellow and white gold ring weighs 5.80 grams. It contains fifty-nine
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This cluster style 14 karat yellow and white weighs 6.65 grams. It contains thirty-three round
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 14k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster RIng
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous diamond cluster ring from the 1950s made in 14k yellow and white gold. The band of
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 6.25 #16963
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling ring features 177 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1991
Located in Brighton, GB
a stunning 18ct white gold vintage engagement ring featuring a beautiful cluster design that
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Late 20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 18k Princess & Round Brilliant .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 18k White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Signed Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco cluster ring. In an 14 karat white gold mounting. Center set with a round
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Set With 0.63ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique vintage diamond cluster ring, set with 0.63ct H-I colour and SI1 clarity
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2010s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Set With 2.25ct Round Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond cluster ring, Set with 9 round cut diamonds, 0.30ct total diamond weight. Don't
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2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Rnd .30ctw Bow Etched Milgrain Fancy Brown
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 15 Round Full Cut .66 Cts
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Diamonds: 15 round full cut Diamonds .66 Cts. metal:14K YELLOW GOLD
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring With 2.06ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This stunning 18ct white gold cluster ring is set with 2.06ct of dazzling natural diamonds. The
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ringn Set with 0.75ct of Round Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Set With 0.75ct of Round Diamonds Additional Information
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2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.40 Carat Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring. The ring is rubover set with a marquise cut
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 #16994
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 This sparkling ring features 43 round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This an 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring. This piece showcases a wide open structure within 2
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

0.32 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This a lovely 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring. With a focal, highly risen round brilliant cut
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Set With 1.50ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant and unique vintage diamond cluster ring, set with 0.30ct G colour and SI1 clarity round
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2010s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 1.30cttw
Located in New York, NY
wearing this ring day and night. 18k White Gold prongs. Yellow gold and white gold diamond cluster ring
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring 0.71ct
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond cluster ring. The ring comprises of 4 marquise cut diamonds set
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 0.495ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Featuring this dazzling 18k white gold diamond cluster ring, showcasing a total carat weight of
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely designed in 18-karat white gold and dazzling with 13 brilliant cut and 14 baguette
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2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 7 Diamond Cluster Ring with Scalloped Setting in 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A show-stopping antique 14K white gold diamond cluster ring. The piece features 7 old European cut
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Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Old European Cut Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This 18k white gold diamond cluster ring is gorgeous! The ring features a total of 15 bright white
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Rnd .30ctw Bow Etched Milgrain Fancy Brown
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 0.90 Cttw Natural Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Discover elegance with this Nigaam 18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. This stunning piece
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2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster ring, circa 1990s. This very special Gentleman's 18k
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1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.38 Carat Diamond Rectangular Faced Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring. The face of this ring is a rectangular shape
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20th Century Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold diamond cluster ring with 31 round brilliant cut diamonds 4.05 carats total weight
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

SI/H Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Solid Gold Anniversary Gift 2.30 Ct.
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k White, Rose, Yellow Gold Stacking Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.56 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this 18k white gold diamond cluster ring. Item Ref. SKU: C6374
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.60 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Berlin Iron, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.28 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Marquise Shape Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning white gold diamond cluster ring is filled with breathtaking sparkle, designed to give
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2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.26 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 1.26 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold dress ring
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50ct Diamond flower-shaped Cluster Round Diamond Ring set in 18ct White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.50ct H-SI Cluster Diamond Ring is the ultimate embodiment of timeless glamour, and
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.33 Carat Round Cut Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Diamond Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.33 Carat White Round Cut Diamond Cluster Halo ring is set in 18 Karat White Gold
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.01 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat 2-Tone Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow and white gold diamond cluster ring containing 7 brilliant cut diamonds: color G-H
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 14k white gold ring features a dazzling cluster of diamonds, arranged to maximize sparkle and
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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...

Diamond White Gold Gentlemans Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate diamond and white gold gentleman’s cluster ring. SPECIFICATIONS: CENTER DIAMOND: one
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 0.80 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Topaz, Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, M...

18ct White Gold Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18ct white gold emerald ring is set with 0.35ct natural round diamonds. The emerald
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

14K White Gold Contemporary Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous contemporary diamond cluster ring, made in 14k white gold, is absolutely stunning
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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat white gold vintage ring featuring 15 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI1 clarity and H
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

PANIM Diamond Briolette 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette 18K White Gold Cluster Ring An exquisite, elegant, and spectacular
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 14k white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring. 6.71 Grams TW. Marked 14k. Over 3 carats
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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white gold diamond cluster ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 2086 antique edition and 1450 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a white gold diamond cluster ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a white gold diamond cluster ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Jerome, TJD and Intini Jewels are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a white gold diamond cluster ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a white gold diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,359, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.