What is a cluster ring?

A cluster ring arranges multiple smaller gemstones around a prominent central stone to create a unified face. This configuration offers substantial visual presence and allows jewellers to combine diamonds with coloured stones like sapphires and rubies.

How do I wear an antique cluster ring?

Antique cluster rings suit daily wear provided the settings receive regular checks by a professional jeweller. Matching the metal colour with a wedding band or wearing it independently ensures the piece remains the focal point on the hand.

How do I identify an Art Deco cluster ring?

Art Deco cluster rings typically feature platinum settings, geometric target motifs and millegrain detailing around the stones. These pieces reflect the architectural and modernist design influences prevalent during the 1920s and 1930s.

What is the difference between old cut and brilliant cut diamonds?

Old cut diamonds feature hand-cut facets with smaller tables and deeper pavilions designed under candlelight. Brilliant cut diamonds follow modern mathematical proportions developed to maximise light return and scintillation.