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Edwardian 0.60ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A bright ruby sits between two contrasting old cut diamonds in this Edwardian engagement ring. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.67 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.67-carat oval cut rubies and 0.17 carats of baguette and oval-cut diamonds. Crafted in platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.58 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful three stone ring features a rich red cushion cut ruby weighing 2.58ct in a four claw
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2010s English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.01 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined three-stone ring showcasing a superb 2.01 carat oval-shape Burmese ruby. The vivid red of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 1960s Ruby Diamond and Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.83 carat natural ruby and 0.30 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This edwardain ring is set with two diamonds and three rubies. The diamonds measure approximately 4
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sitting at the centre of this three stone beauty is a stunning 25pt deep pink ruby. Either side of
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

3 Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 14ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond Colour: I Diamond Clarity: SI2/3 Total Ruby Weight: 1.97ct Total Weight: 5.0g Ring Size: M Width
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Round .44ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
matching pair of old cut diamonds. The unheated central ruby weighs 1.00 carat, whilst the accompanying
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.05ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
. Flanking the lively ruby are 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.50ct, each set in
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2010s English Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum

15kt Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Diamond and Natural Ruby Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
: Three-stone ring with central ruby flanked by diamonds Condition Report: Diamonds bright and well
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Vintage 1910s European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

AGL Certified 1.04 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K White Gold The Diamonds are Half Moons Total 0.30 Carats G VS The center stone is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

3.01 No Heat Ruby 1.22cttw E/SI1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A gorgeous trio of gemstones suitable for the sophisticated collector, this 3.01 carat oval ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Platinum Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Rubies approx. 0.31 total carat weight, surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 0.84tcw. Ring size 5.75, we offer
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Guild Certified 1.36 CT Pigeon s Blood Ruby Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
Guild Certified 1.36 CT Pigeon's Blood Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 1 Natural Pigeon's Blood
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.07 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural simple heat Ruby and diamond ring. Oval center ruby with two round side diamonds in a
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Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18karat Certified 1.062 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring, Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Three stone ruby diamond ring Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Stone
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.08ctw Ruby Diamond 3 Stone Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 1 stone oval cut 7 x 4.2 mm approximately 1 carat diamonds, 2 stones round
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.65 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Two glistening old cut diamonds highlight a gorgeous natural red ruby set in between. The ruby
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.27 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A 1.27 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum. Ruby Weight: 1.27
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.31 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb gem quality ruby from the famous mines of Myanmar (Burma). It weighs an impressive 2.31
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 2ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
cut Ruby. It is held within refined claws, and wonderfully highlighted by two old cut diamonds, one to
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby Cabochon and Round Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring an oval cabochon ruby estimated to weigh 1.00 carat accented by
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Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.01 Untreated Natural Ruby Diamond 3-Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold GRS
Located in West Hollywood, CA
5.01 Untreated Natural Ruby Diamond 3-Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold GRS
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2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1.74 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a 1.74 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Cushion Cut Ruby Ring (Approx. 0.70-Carats) Diamond Three-Stone, Gold
Located in New York, NY
vitality. Flanking the ruby are two sparkling antique cushion-cut diamonds, weighing a combined total of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

2.04 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing color-rich 2.04-carat natural rubies. Two perfectly matched baguette diamonds elegantly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds in between each stone. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Three Stone Gypsy Ring Rubies Diamond Center Late Deco 1950 s
Located in Fairfield, CT
Platinum Three Stone Gypsy Ring Rubies Diamond Center Late Deco 1950's Sleek and effortlessly
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Pigeon s blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond three stone ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Revival 3 Stone Diamond and Ruby Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond and Ruby Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering
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Late 20th Century Modernist Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Hicksville, NY
Center Ruby Details: Red, Natural, .60ct, Round Diamond Details: .50ct each, K Color, VS Clarity
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.00CT Burma Ruby Diamond Antique Style Platinum 3 Stone Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
-stone ring. The ruby is accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America certificate # 7235285990
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Late 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Ruby Oval Diamond 3 stone Ring Platinum GIA Cert Designer Signed
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Brambleton, US
Oscar Heyman Ruby Oval Diamond 3 stone Ring Platinum GIA Cert Designer Signed This is a gorgeous
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Late 20th Century Retro Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone Ring. This incredible
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.57 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a 0.57 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.83 Carat Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified Unheated Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring featuring a 3.40 carat oval cut unheated eye-clean Thai ruby with
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2010s Thai Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pretty Ruby & diamond three stone ring in 18K yellow gold. This ring features a stunning Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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

3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Band Platinum Ring. Securely
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

3.02 Carat Marquise Shape Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
surrounded by a row of diamonds. Flanking the center stone are two oval-shaped diamonds, weighing 0.66 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Certified 3.07 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing Certified Cushion cut, Vibrant color Ruby weighing 3.07 carats, flanked by two brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian Burma no heat ruby diamond 18k rose gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
antique old mine cut diamonds in a romantic 18k rose gold setting. Center stone: Cabochon cut ruby
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

1960 s Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round ruby cabochon weighing approximately 0.75 carat Transparent medium purplish red
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Vintage 1960s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Thai Ruby Oval and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.48 ct. Thai ruby oval with 0.15 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k white and
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Platinum 0.92ct Square Cut Ruby Baguette Diamond Sides High Profile 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 0.61ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Edwardian 1.90 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing 1.12 carats - transparent medium purplish red in color
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Diamond Ruby Daphne 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Domed Ring EU50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Diamond & Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Daphne Ring. Stunning yellow gold
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1990s French Three-Stone Rings

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

Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds in between each stone. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 2.10 carat Burma ruby diamond 18k white gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage three stone ring centers a richly colored Burma ruby whose vivid glow is amplified by
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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

A.G.L. Burma Ruby and Diamond Thee-Stone Ring, by Pampillonia
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the master ring makers of Pampillonia jewelers a vivid red square cut ruby and diamond
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.93 Carat Cabochon Cut Ruby Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
4.93 carat cabochon cut deep pink ruby ring. Adorned with 2 oval cut diamonds on each side of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring Platinum Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
, 0.17ct, and 4 x 1mm stones on the band) • Ruby Details: 27 stones, approx. 1.5mm each. A sophisticated
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Stone Details: .15ct total weight, Ruby, Red Color, Natural. Band Width: 1.75mm Condition: Excellent
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Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
a touch of femininity and romance to the ring. The ruby are flanked by smaller round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

2.66 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases an Emerald cut, Natural Ruby weighing 2.66 carats, flanked by two brilliant cut trapezoid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Stone Diamond Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate stone diamond ruby for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 7465 antique edition and 9077 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect stone diamond ruby 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. Creating a stone diamond ruby has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Natkina, Georgios Collections Inc and Daizy Jewellery are consistently popular. A stone diamond ruby can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 12457 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a stone diamond ruby, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Stone Diamond Ruby?

The price for a stone diamond ruby starts at $1 and tops out at $6,500,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,001.

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.  

Questions About Stone Diamond Ruby
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    While rubies, one of the most expensive gemstones, are worth about $20,000 per carat, diamonds are worth between $2,500 and $18,000 per carat. Diamonds are a bit less rare than rubies.