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Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA. This gorgeous
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Antique 1880s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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

Art Nouveau GIA Ceylon No Heat 3.15 Carat Sapphire Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
moment you wear this Art Nouveau No Heat Sapphire Three Stone Ring. A bright blue Ceylon sapphire that
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

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

Edwardian 1.40 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian trilogy ring features a stunning light blue Sapphire at it's centre
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.40Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14Kt Classic Three Emerald Cuts
Located in New York, NY
Ladies emerald cut sapphire ring, three stone classic Gorgeous twist shank on profile 1.70ct
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At the centre of this three stone ring there is a gorgeous bright blue sapphire and sat either side
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

No-Heat Burmese Blue Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum, No-Heat Burmese Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring - Burma origin & non-heat treated AGL
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Three Stone Ring Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K sz 10.75 AGL CERTIFIED
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Deco Three Stone Ring Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K sz 10.75 AGL CERTIFIED This elegant
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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

1.11 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut Basaltic blue sapphire. The ring shoulders are accented with a subtle lobed cuff design and blend
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Something blue! Break the standard 'rules of engagement' with this 3 stone ring or wear it on your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds AGL Certified 12.8 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Vivid Diamonds three stone ring finely crafted by hand in platinum, featuring an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

IGI Certified Bi Colour Sapphire Diamond No Heat 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Bi Colour Untreated Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring. Rare IGI Certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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

French AIGS Madagascar No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 18k Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One French AIGS Madagascar No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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

4.05 ct. Unheated Blue Sapphire GIA, Diamond, Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning platinum 3-stone ring features a spectacular, unheated, royal blue sapphire weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 0.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
blue sapphires. The stones are claw set in platinum and the band is 18 carat yellow gold. The stones
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
stone ring is centrally set with a lovely oval cut blue sapphire which is four claw set in an open back
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2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Band Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
sapphire in the centre weighs 0.50 carat and is an oval cabochon cut gemstone. It is a wonderful blue
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco 0.35ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This lovely sapphire and diamond ring is from the art deco era. A deep blue sapphire sits in the
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burmese Color Change Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Burmese colour change sapphire and diamond three stone ring. Set to the centre with a cushion shape
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Vintage 1950s British Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Three-Stone Twist Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
G in colour and VS1 in clarity. The sapphire is a deep blue and natural stone, as if the ruby, which
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.56 ct. Blue Sapphire Cushion GIA, Diamond, Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This timeless 3-stone ring features a brilliant, cushion cut blue sapphire set in platinum. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century 2.07 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.77 carats - transparent light blue-violet in color
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Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 2.21 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Sapphire Certificate: GIA #5234329926 Cut: Cushion Brilliant Step Cut Weight: 2.21
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1990s Three-Stone Rings

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

Edwardian Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
curve to the top so that it lays comfortably on the hand. The ring features three beautiful blue
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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

Art Deco Gentlemen s Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1927
Located in London, GB
Made in 1927, this handsome 18 carat yellow gold gentlemen’s ring features a deep blue sapphire set
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9.19 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval step cut sapphire weighing 8.59 carats - transparent vibrant blue Natural Sri
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Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 2.89ctw GIA Round Green Tsavorite Oval Sapphire Three 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
center of the three stone setting design. This gorgeous stone stands out with its amazing vivid green
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

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Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum

1955 Midcentury 1.70 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Two Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.50 carats, eye-clean and a mesmerizing
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Vintage 1950s Retro Three-Stone Rings

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

5.13 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Diamond, 3-Stone Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Captivating three-stone sapphire and diamond ring designed in platinum, showcasing a beautiful deep
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1950 s Mid-Century 4.59 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a basket set and mixed octagonal cut sapphire weighing 3.07 carats Transparent medium
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Vintage 1950s Retro Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Three Stone Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This circa 1920s three stone ring centres a 2.60 carat, bright blue, oval-shaped sapphire between a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Handmade Three-Stone Diamond and Sapphire 18-Karat Gold Ring by H&H Jewels
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Three Stone Diamond and Sapphire 18 karat Gold Ring by H&H Jewels Refined and classic
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring. This
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.13 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for 18ct gold (18CT). This impressive three stone sapphire and diamond ring is supplied with an
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one
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Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings

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

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
amazing three stone ring has two blue sapphires on the sides with an old european cut diamond in the
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

3-Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
A classic 3 stone blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold setting. The 1.30 ct oval blue
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A lovely three stone engagement ring featuring a round blue sapphire weighing approximately 0.40ct
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Early 2000s English Three-Stone Rings

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

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
amazing three stone ring has two blue sapphires on the sides with an old european cut diamond in the
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 s 2.71 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.23 carats total Transparent medium blue in
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Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings

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

Late Victorian Multicolored Sapphire 3-Stone Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
center sapphire stone has a beautiful deep blue color and weighs approximately .75ct. On either side of
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
dramatic diamond encrusted halo. All three sapphires display a stunning deep blue hue and are consistent in
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
formation. The sapphires are a mid blue colour tone and the diamonds are bright white old cuts. Each stone
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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

Victorian 3.70 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.96 carat total Transparent medium blue
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Antique Early 1800s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Three Stone Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 2.80 carats - transparent medium blue Natural Madagascar
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Vintage 1980s Modern Three-Stone Rings

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

Victorian Revival GIA No Heat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There is a special charm to 3 stone rings and when the center stone is a pretty blue color sapphire
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Vintage 1950s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous German sapphire and diamond ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930s) era! This stylish
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

New Platinum 6.12 Ctw GIA Cushion Ceylon Light Dark Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very elegant sapphire three stone engagement style ring is newly crafted in solid platinum. It
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.06 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing Emerald cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 3.06 carats, flanked by two brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.87 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3-Stone Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rich and elegant blue sapphire weighing 5.87 carats takes center stage. The oval-shaped gem has a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Plat 0.95ct Round Prong Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a stunning diamond and sapphire, all original, Tiffany & Co. ring crafted in
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1990s Three-Stone Rings

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

3 Stone GIA Cert Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, platinum. This classic three stone ring features gorgeous stones and perfect
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Vintage 1960s American Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At the centre of this trio of beautiful stones is a bright blue sapphire measuring approximately
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Sapphire 3 Stone Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A masterpiece hand engraved antique sapphire and diamond 3 stone engagement ring. The impactful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold 3.20ct GIA Sapphire Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous, all original antique three stone ring was crafted in solid 18k white gold during the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with the endearing charm of this Antique French Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring. A rich blue mixed
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Antique Early 1900s French Three-Stone Rings

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

1.50ctw Oval Blue Sapphire 3-Stone Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 9.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 1.25ctw Cut - Oval Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.