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2.00 Carat Natural Sapphires Diamond Three-Stone Ring 14 Karat Royal Blue
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond & Sapphires, Three Stone 1.10ct. Oval Cut Sapphire Vibrant Royal Blue
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A Classic Elegance with a Modern Twist This Natural Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Fine Cornflower Blue Oval Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three Stone 18k Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cornflower Blue Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone 18k Gold Ring. Fine colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

2.00ct Bi Colour Yellow Blue Australian Sapphire 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Bi Colour Yellow & Blue Australian Sapphire 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring. A three stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Gypsy Ring Description: A vintage platinum
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20th Century Unknown Retro Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous three-stone ring focally featuring a captivating blue sugarloaf-cut
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Square Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring. Stunning
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20th Century North American Three-Stone Rings

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

1.62 Carat "Cornflower" Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous ring, it features an elegant octagon-cut natural Ceylon cornflower blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

2.19 Carats Total Oval Natural Blue Sapphire and Round Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.25 Gorgeous three stone sapphire and diamond ring. An incredible oval mixed cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.12 Carat Cushion Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 5.12 carats, flanked by two brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.96 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Oval cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 5.96 carats, flanked by two brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary sapphire and diamond three-stone ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is
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2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring 184 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Genuine Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring features cushion cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Genuine Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Genuine Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring features cushion cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring Fine Jewelry features a timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.05ct Teal Green Blue Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond Three Stone 18k Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Teal Green Blue Oval Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone 18k Yellow Gold Ring Fine teal
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...

Estate Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features a central
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring Diamonds 7.71 Carats 18K
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the GIA Certificate All Gemstones are Natural GIA Certified Blue Sapphire = 5.98
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.22 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a gorgeous 4.22 carat cushion cut blue sapphire. Flanked by a bullet cut diamond side
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Fine Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Oval Cut Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Oval Cut Royal Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring. Fine 1.03 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.60 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a gorgeous 2.60 carat cushion cut blue sapphire. Flanked by a bullet cut diamond side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Modern Three Stones Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing modern ring in 18k white gold steucture mounted with three stones in the center: one ruby
Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.09 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 4.09 carats, flanked by two pointed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6.54 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 6.54 carats, flanked by two brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Important GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring Diamonds 7.71 Carats 18K
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the GIA Certificate All Gemstones are Natural GIA Certified Blue Sapphire = 5.98
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.8 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three stone blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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

4.38 CTW Certified Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.38 CTW Certified Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring featuring natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.04 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-stone ring features an immaculately alluring cushion cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.70 Carats Total Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 Simply stunning three stone sapphire and diamond ring. A modernized take on the
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Important GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring Diamonds 7.71 Carats 18K
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the GIA Certificate All Gemstones are Natural GIA Certified Blue Sapphire = 5.98
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Birthstone Three Stone Engagement Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Birthstone Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Minimal Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal blue sapphire three-stone ring with diamond on each side set in 14k gold which perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimalist Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring in 14K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Blue and Green Sapphire Bezel Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A vibrant oval shaped blue sapphire stone flanked by sparkling green sapphires. This three stone 18
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring for Engagement in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring for Engagement in 18K Gold featuring natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handmade 1.65 Ct Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Unisex Ring in 925 Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely handcrafted in 925 sterling silver, this 1.65 ct blue sapphire three-stone unisex ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

14K Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stones Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Features three natural blue sapphires arranged vertically from top to bottom at the center, each
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified Blue Sapphire Oval Mixed Cut and White Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautiful three-stone ring features an oval mixed cut natural blue sapphire and
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Bvlgari GIA Sapphire Diamond Bulgari Three-Stone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
n exquisite and rare creation by Bvlgari, this exceptional three-stone ring features a stunning GIA
Category

1990s European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

AGL Certified Blue Sapphire Oval Mixed Cut and white Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautiful three stone ring features an oval mixed cut natural blue sapphire and
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. The piece
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2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Three Stone Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Made entirely of white gold, this stunning Art Deco inspired ring is elegant and timeless. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Victorian Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring showcases three natural blue sapphires, each with a captivating deep blue hue and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dazzle with timeless elegance with this exquisite three-stone ring, showcasing mesmerizing round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Antique Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinguished Victorian three-stone ring. Crafted from a rosey 18ct gold, this piece
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1.75ct Green Blue Oval Cut Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Deep Green Blue Sapphire And Diamond Three Stone 18k White Gold Ring. 1.75 Total Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...

1.85Ct Emerald Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features a 1.85 carat oval-cut emerald and two oval-cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco vintage-style ring features a central 3 cascading cluster of round blue sapphire set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

1.74Ct Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring showcases 1.74 carats of natural deep blue sapphires, expertly cut in a classic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.9Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Christmas Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 1.9Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring is crafted in 14K white gold, featuring an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking 14k white gold three-stone ring, showcasing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 6.07 Carat Total Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous cocktail ring, featuring three perfectly matching oval cut blue sapphires weighing 6.07
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous sapphire and diamond three-stone ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy 8.15 Carat Sapphire Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural AGL certified three-stone sapphire engagement ring. Emerald cut center sapphire sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.06ct Deep Blue Oval Cut Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire And Diamond Three Stone 18k White Gold Ring. 1.26 Total Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Sapphire 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The trio of stones sat upon this 9 carat gold band is beautiful! The platinum set Sapphires are a
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Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Gold

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Three Stone Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate three stone blue sapphire ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and 14k gold. You can easily find a 1978 antique edition and 1733 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a three stone blue sapphire ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a three stone blue sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Peter Suchy, Emilio! and Tiffany Co. are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a three stone blue sapphire ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Three Stone Blue Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a three stone blue sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $0 and can go as high as $2,400,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,594.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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.