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6.61 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This three-stone ring is set with a 6.61-carat oval cut Vivid Blue Sapphire center stone flanked
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18kt Maramenos Pateras Panther or Tiger Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Maramenos Pateras Panther / Tiger Ring with diamonds and sapphires Amazing solid 18 kt white
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20th Century Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Electronically tested 14k rose gold custom cast purple star sapphire and diamond ring. The featured
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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style 2.76ct Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A strong Art Deco Style influence is evident in this fabulous circa 1950s sapphire and diamond ring
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow sapphire emerald diamonds engagement ring in platinum.
Located in London, GB
yellow sapphire stone set in platinum. The ring is adorned with three diamonds and three additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.28 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1920s white gold sapphire diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, App. 0.47 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring This striking ring is a cluster style, set
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.94Ct blue sapphire and natural diamond ring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This ring showcases a stunning 0.94-carat cornflower blue sapphire as its centerpiece, surrounded
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

2.48 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.96 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning feature sapphire are each ornamented with three transitional modern brilliant round diamonds, pavé
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Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.57 CTW Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds & Blue Sapphires Ring size: 7 3/4 (sizable). Ring
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1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Royal Blue NO HEAT Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring A mesmerizing natural
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
beautifully-preserved three stone ring features a 1.36 carat Old European Cut Diamond flanked by an ideally
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.58tgw Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold, sapphire, diamond and ruby ring, comprising five cushion shaped sapphires, five old
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.82 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A highly unique antique ruby, blue sapphire and old cut diamond triple cluster ring set in 18k gold
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

2.51ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.24ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a
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Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 2.40 Carat Sapphire and 0.19 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mark 750. This pink and blue sapphire ring in gold is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid This elegant ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

12.91 Carat Blue Sapphire No Heat Burma And Diamond Engagement RIng, Certified.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
to the classic three stone design. Expertly handcrafted in platinum the setting is designed to
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue sapphire, prong set between sparkly diamonds. For added beauty, the shoulders of this three-stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Vintage 18k white gold sapphire diamond cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k white gold ring highlights three vibrant pear-shaped sapphires framed by brilliant
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The cluster style design is
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Diamond Triple Halo 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
halo diamond engagement ring in eighteen karat 18K white gold. One bezel set round faceted blue-violet
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White and Pink Gold Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Rolling Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"18K White and Pink Gold Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Rolling Ring This vibrant and playful rolling
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Givenchy GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
By Givenchy
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Givenchy GIA certified sapphire and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. This
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2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

19th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 3 Rings Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
round sapphires and a cushion- cut diamond. On both sides, on each of the rings, is set a rose-cut
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings

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

.82 Carat Old European Diamond Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring. The center stone is and EGL certified .82ct Old European cut diamond with a near colorless
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Velvety, rich blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Spectacular 2.79ct cushion cut center
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 2.45 Carat Sapphire and 0.50 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The substantial domed bombe* setting is
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 10k Oval 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 0.45ct Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone: 2 stones Sapphire Main stone carat weight: 0.10ct Shape: Round brilliant Color grade: Blue
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 0.74ct Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Three brilliant blue sapphires (0.66ct total) ignite the center of this ring with a deep, velvety
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2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.55 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.63 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 3.55 carats, diamond ring, 0.63 carats, 14K yellow gold, contemporary spiral design
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Round Bezel .60 CT Sapphire and .50 CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold round bezel .60 CT sapphire and .50 CTW diamond ring. the stones in this ring are
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring with Sapphire
Located in beverly hills, CA
perfectly complements the diamond's fire. The ring features a distinctive Chevron engraving on the three
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Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handmade Platinum Certified Oval Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at very elegant sapphire and diamond classic three stone engagement ring crafted in
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1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Angara Natural 1ct Orange Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is an alluring round orange sapphire. This three stone ring designed in 14k yellow gold is an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Ring with Sapphires Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
Diamonds & Sapphire Ring size: 6 1/4 (sizable). Ring width: 12.5 mm Stamped: No stamp, tested for 18kt Gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Basaltic Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in this 5 carat sapphire ring with diamonds. Condition This stunning vintage cocktail ring is
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Round Pink Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
four round pink sapphires and three round diamonds in a prong setting. The charming pink sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Emerald Cut Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined three stone platinum ring centered on a rare 1.47 carat no oil Panjshir Emerald in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Marquise and Dot Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dot band features three round blue sapphires linked by diamond studded marquise motifs. Intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

14.64 Carat Blue Sapphire GIA cert. Diamond Ring 18kt
Located in Miami, FL
White Gold Ring Style: Three-Stone Engagement Ring Ring Size: Available in Various Sizes (Please specify
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified #22676
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This striking 14K
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
and platinum, this rings features two diamonds and a stunning sapphire held within flush bezel
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Antique Early 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring. This fine and impressive ruby, sapphire and diamond ring has
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.20ct Sapphire 0.30ct White Diamonds 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
sapphire is surrounded by a circle of white diamonds. Within this circle, three larger diamonds form a
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lustrous shank for added beauty. Designed in 14k white gold, this elegant sapphire and diamond three stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond 0.70 Carat Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This unusual sapphire and diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold 2.75ctw Sapphire 1.00ctw Dia Ring Size 5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
diamonds are bezel set, three on each side of the center stone. The ring is stamped “18K PLAT,” although
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Early 2000s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham worn date letter
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond 3 Band Stacking Ring Set Size 7 #19494
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Stacking Ring Set Size 7 JAGi Certified- This
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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA 15.30 Carat Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly spectacular ocatgonal cut sapphire and diamond three-stone ring. This ring begins with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
gracefully around the finger, showcasing its unique artistry. At the heart of the ring, three full cut
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

AGL Certified 1.79 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
three stone setting with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds. AGL certified hot pink natural Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Pear-Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.00ct Center in 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
sapphire accented with 85 round diamonds totaling 0.41 carats. The rich blue center stone commands
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Orange Sapphires Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Ring handcrafted in White Gold with Orange Sapphires and White Diamonds Paving: Orange Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

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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.