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1.21 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich emerald cut Blue Sapphire weighing 1.21 carats surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 8.54 Carat Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Jewelry Certified Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring This amazing ring is unique and
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Royal Blue Natural Sapphire 1.15 Ct Diamond Trilogy Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Dreams Come True This superb vintage ring is mid-century, bearing English hallmarks A stunning
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 5.40 Carat Natural Intense Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing this certified 5.40 Carat Siam Sapphire and Diamond Ring, a one-of-a-kind creation that
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.39 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.25 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.38 carats with Diamond 0.89
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry 7.69 Carat AGL Certified Radiant Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
sapphire is without any treatment (only heat) Set with colorless diamonds approx .49ct E-F color vs clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 3.00 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
sapphire with excellent color, transparency and vibrant set in Platinum. Total weight approximately 3.00
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified oval center 1.11ct center stone in
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.30 Ct Sapphire .90 Ct Diamond 18 KT Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty Diamond & Sapphire ring is 1960 ca. Hand fabricated mount of solid 18 Kt white
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.72 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage No Heat Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, App. 1.22 TCW, GIA
Located in Fairfield, CT
vintage three stone ring has a magnificent round faceted, navy blue color sapphire center stone, 1.81 CTS
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20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

EG Lab Certified 3.51ct Ceylon Sapphire Trapezoid Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite platinum ring centers a vivid blue sapphire weighing 3.51 carats, certified by E G
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1906
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning 18ct yellow gold Edwardian three-stone ring. This exquisite piece features a centre, natural
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

White Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 1.51 carats, White Sapphire 1.09 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Ring set in 18 Karat
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2010s Thai Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Ceylon Sapphire 5.61ct Ring with VVS1 F Diamonds DSEF Certifie
Located in Berlin, BE
Exquisitely crafted ring featuring a 5.61-carat natural Ceylon sapphire in a vibrant cornflower
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Three-Stone Rings

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

1.26ct Blue Sapphire 0.36ct white Diamond 18k white Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Trilogy of three Blue Sapphires adorned by bright white diamond halos by FERRUCCI, showcasing a
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2010s Italian Three-Stone Rings

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

1.16 ct Color-Changing Burma Sapphire Platinum Cushion Diamond Ring - Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very Special Color-Changing Burma 1.16 ct Cushion-Cut Sapphire Platinum Ring by Merkaba Jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Platinum

14K White Gold 2.74ctw Tanzanite, Sapphire Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
blue sapphires and branches are decorated with sparkling diamond. The 4 tanzanite are of matching color
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry 28.00 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Fifth Avenue.A rare majestic cornflower blue no heat 28 carat sapphire sits in the center. Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire

AIGS Certified 9.50 Carats Ceylon Sapphire 1.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Sapphire and Diamonds ring in adorable contemporary design, so elegant and refined
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multi Sapphire Rainbow Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
If you are looking for Multi Sapphire Ring, this is the ultimate find, (2.35 carats) of the finest
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

7.17 Carat Sapphire 2.07 GIA Certified Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum engagement ring is centered with a lovely faceted square cut sapphire that
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Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
bordered by a surround of modern brilliant-cut diamonds. The setting is openwork. Weight of the sapphire
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Vertical Trinity Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. (approx.) *Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

AIG Certified 7.00 Carat Natural Sapphire 1.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Sapphire and Diamonds ring, in contemporary design, so elegant and refined style
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Ring 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink sapphire 2.16 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.0 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.05 carats with Diamond 0.51
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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

Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
. Center stone - 1.24-carat natural unheated pink sapphire Diamond shields F/VS 0.30-carat TW Fifty-six
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2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.16 carats with Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm
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2010s Thai Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

White Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 2.95 carats with Diamond 0.32 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.86 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold three stone ring; part of our diverse sapphire jewelry collections. This stunning
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Stunning Natural 8.18 Carat Sapphire 1.99 Carats GIA Cert Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
sapphire that weighs 8.18ct. The sapphire is flanked by two sparkling GIA certified trilliant cut diamonds
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14k yellow Gold Contemporary Oval Natural Blue Sapphire Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
showcases a 3 stone ring design with diamonds on the shoulders and a sapphire center stone. Though the
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.71 Carat Violet Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's GIA certified bluish violet to purple color change Sapphire and diamond engagement ring
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Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Ceylon Sapphire 4.5ct Ring with VVS1 F Diamonds DSEF Certifie
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautifully crafted ring featuring a 4.5-carat natural Ceylon sapphire of exceptional cornflower
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Three-Stone Rings

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

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1880-90
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique three stone ring features a stunning vivid blue cushion cut sapphire weighing
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Antique 19th Century Three-Stone Rings

Certified 5.22 Ct Burma No heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
One of a Kind A rare, quite unique Pink Sapphire Diamond engagement ring, estate, mid-century
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2010s European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Roman Malakov 3.25 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable engagement ring, showcasing three cushion cut natural blue sapphires weighing 3.25
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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

Beautiful yellow gold ring 0.60carat diamond, 2 blue sapphire teardrops
Located in Berlin, BE
stones that will enchant your senses. The centerpiece of this masterpiece is a deeply set diamond of
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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Three-Stone Rings

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

Antique 1.80 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.35 Carat Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 10.00 Ct Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphire 1.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
natural unheated Ceylon sapphire of approx 10.00 Ct (CISGEM Report n. 25330) - 2 old mine cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .96 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sri Lanka, Ceylon sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This ring begins with a .96ct round center
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose ...

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.43 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.8
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Finish Ring A.Tillander 0.65ct Sapphire 0.7ctw Diamonds Platinum Ø5.5US
Located in SE
outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when on hand because your
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 0.50 Carat Diamond 0.50 Carat Sapphire 14-Karat Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gold 0.50ct Diamond 0.50ctw Sapphire Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: The center stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

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

Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 8.24 carats with Pink Sapphire 2.20 carats and Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set 18 Karat
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2010s Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold Cathedral Ring. Padparadscha Sapphire GIA Diamonds by Erica Courtney
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
sapphire are two oval diamond side stones (1.00 ctw) with impeccable D color and SI1 clarity, each
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold

Vintage 1.15 Carat Sapphire 0.90 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold ring; part of our diverse sapphire and diamond jewelry collections. This stunning
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Vintage 1970s French Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Platinum GIA 3.5ctw No Heat Royal Blue Burma Sapphire Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
and NOT heated. PLEASE SEE CERTIFICATION! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1929 Nordic Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 2.36 gr
Located in SE
Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Multiple claws with flat tips , all set with regular
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver GIA No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking sapphire and diamond three-stone ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18k
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Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified 2.42 Carat 18KW Gold Cushion Blue Unheat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Timeless 18K White Gold Three-stone ring features a One-Of-A-Kind 2.42-carat "Ice Blue" color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

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

Contemporary 18Karat White Gold 1 Karat Sapphire 1.10 Karat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold 1.12 Karat Diamond Sapphire Emerald Design Ring This 18 karats
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2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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

Flower Design Sapphire Ring Studded with Diamond in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Flower Design Sapphire ring Studded with Diamond in 18k White Gold 1 Oval and 8 Pear shape Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.99 carats, Yellow Sapphire 2.70 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.77 carats with Diamond 0.14
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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

Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Romantic "Eye of the Passion" micro-pave ring features a 1.24-carat natural sapphire in a light
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2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Peridot, Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 6.16 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.67 carats with Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring in solid 18K set with octagon cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Three Stone Sapphire And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact three stone sapphire and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 370 vintage or 285 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a three stone sapphire and diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th 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 accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic three stone sapphire and diamond ring over the years, but those made by David Gross Group, Roman Malakov and Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and emerald cut alternatives. When shopping for a three stone sapphire and diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Three Stone Sapphire And Diamond Ring?

On average, a three stone sapphire and diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $7,787, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $1,825,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Three Stone Sapphire And Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A three-stone ring represents both friendship, love, and fidelity, or past, present, and future. De Beers is credited with popularizing three-stone rings with their debut collection in 2001.