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Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring. GIA certified octagonal green center sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Kashmir Sapphire Ring (SSEF Gubelin Approx. 1.50-Carat) Old Euro Cut, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Sapphire Stone Cut: Old European Cut Diamonds Metal: Platinum Style: Three Stone Ring Certification: SSEF
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Set of Ruby Emerald Sapphire Stacking Gold Bands with Diamonds
Located in Miami Beach, FL
lines between a diagonal row of a colored stone with a diamond on either side. The design goes all the
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
With a Princess Cut Sapphire at its apex, this three stone ring tells the story of Kent's unique
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Certified Sapphire Burma "No Heat Royal Blue" Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. The ring features three-stone design. Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

AENEA 18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphires E-F/VVS White Diamonds Flower Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
. Stones: Blue Sapphires 1,95ct. (135pcs.); White Diamonds 0,31ct. (8pcs.) Material: 18k White Gold 750 We
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, White Gold, Palladium

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a striking three stone ring in 14k white gold. It displays a Freshwater cultured pearl that sits
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Yellow Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, EMERALD, FULL CUT DIAMOND, BLUE SAPPHIRE Weight : 8.76GR Size : 7
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 4.23 Carat Oval Yellow Green Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional green and yellow oval Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. Simply put
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

GRS Certified 10 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
trillion-cut diamonds, adding a sophisticated contrast and brilliance to the design. The classic three
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Rose Gold

Certified 2.05 Carat Colombian Emerald in Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes made this classic and elegant three-stone ring to show off a beautiful old European
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Aquamarine Halo Ring (Approx. 7.60-Carats) w/ Sapphire, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship continues along the shoulders, where three old European-cut diamonds are pave-set on each side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 8.90 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
royal blue sapphire and diamond ring is sensational. The three-stone trinity ring tells a story by not
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10k White Gold Natural Sapphire Opal Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning selection of gemstones three Blue Sapphires and two Opals set within this delightful
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold GIA Certified 7.31 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire East West Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sapphires on the corner of the ring's shank. The center of the sapphires have three rows of pave set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt gold multi - colour gemstone three - row band ring
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt gold 1.30 cts. Ruby, 1.28 ct. Sapphire, and 1.00 ct. Old Mine-Cut Diamond Ring. A beautifully
Category

Antique 1880s Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 20.00 Carat No Heat Sugar Loaf Sapphire Men’s Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
'Big Three' of colored gemstones." Such After the news was exposed, the supply of sapphires, which were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire

OEC Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx. 3.00-Carats) Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Secondary Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Jewelry Type: Three-Stone Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

9K White Gold Natural Aquamarine Sapphire Womens Band Snake Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This beautiful solid White Gold serpentine ring is set with three vibrant Aquamarines measuring
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

CRIVELLI GIOIELLI Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 6.88 Ctw In Diamonds Gemstones
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Miami, FL
natural gemstones, such: white colorless diamonds, Colombian emeralds and colors sapphires. Crivelli
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

1940 Ring natural Emerald W.Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US10/ 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with carved band and crown decorated with natural diamond cut Emerald Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.1 ct
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Tri-Stone Morganite 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Rose Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, EMERALD, FULL CUT DIAMOND, BLUE SAPPHIRE Weight : 8.76GR Size : 7
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Carefully crafted three-stone diamond engagement ring with a 1.26 carat GIA certified gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring. Unlock Your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

60s Diamond Gemstone Tulip Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Three diamonds total an estimated 0.22 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I2 clarity). Sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Yellow Gold Russian USSR Soviet
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Yellow Gold Russian USSR Soviet Diamond Ring, Three Stone 18K Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Russian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Slim Orion Stacking Ring with Diamonds
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
features yellow gold with diamonds or gold with sapphires. The Orion ring is sleek, modern and bold in it's
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Certified 2.10 Ct Ceylon NO Heat .70 Ct Diamond Gent Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
is a classy three stone ring suitable for either sex, fascinating band boasting three stone facing up
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian classic cocktail ring with opal. Gorgeous antique ring, created during the Victorian
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Gemstone Flower Motif Ring Size 6 #22367
Located in Washington Depot, CT
12 pink and blue sapphires, 6 vivid tsavorite garnets and three round brilliant cut diamonds at the
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 41.28 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
platinum three stone cocktail setting with one round brilliant cut accent diamond on each side. Both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

AENEA 18k White Gold White Diamonds Flower Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Gold with Pink Sapphires and White Diamonds. The fourth blade of a cloverleaf is rare - just one in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

10k White Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Womens Eternity Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning 10K White Gold Five Stone, Half Eternity Ring handset with Natural Rubies & Diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14k Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
sapphire is bordered on both the left and right by two small bezel-set modern round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Solid 14k White Gold Pearl Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful Eternity ring has been set with three Vibrant Cultured Full Pearls and two
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

10k White Gold Natural Amethyst Diamond Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning 10K white gold five stone design set with natural vibrant Amethysts & Diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Cocktail Ring Pearl White Gold White Diamonds Trembling Leaf Nanomosaic Insert
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
object is born. To the shine of gold and to the fineness of precious stones including diamonds, sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 4 Carats. Beautiful Art Deco Inspired Color Change Garnet Diamond Engagement Ring
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

9k Yellow Gold Natural Opal with Diamond Cluster Half Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Genuine Natural Opal & Diamond - Three 3mm (0.12" inches) Natural fiery Opals and four Brilliant
Category

2010s British Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k White Gold Natural Ruby Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful Eternity ring has been set with three Natural Colorful Rubies and two Sparkling
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

SI/H 2.75Ct Diamond Marquise Engagement Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H 2.75Ct Diamond Marquise Engagement Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry This is a seven-stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

SI/H 2.75Ct Diamond Marquise Engagement Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H 2.75Ct Diamond Marquise Engagement Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry This is a seven-stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

KURT WAYNE Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.71 Ctw Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
. Traditionally, the jeweler used 18 K gold and precious stones – emeralds, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, etc. Item
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA-Certified 1.99 Carat Oval Sapphire in Platinum Edwardian-Style Bombe Setting
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. But while a ring like this would traditionally be set with diamonds, Eytan gave it a more striking
Category

2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Triple Marquise 1.13Ct SI/HI Diamond Pavé Band 14k White Gold Promise Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Triple Marquise 1.13Ct SI/HI Diamond Pavé Band 14k White Gold Promise Ring Featuring three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Triple Marquise 1.13Ct SI/HI Diamond Pavé Band 18k White Gold Promise Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Triple Marquise 1.13Ct SI/HI Diamond Pavé Band 18k White Gold Promise Ring Featuring three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

OEC Engagement Ring (Approx. 2.00-Carats) Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Cut Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Primary Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GAVELLO Milano Heart Shaped Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 6.64 Ctw VS Diamonds
By Gavello
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds. The brand's designs often incorporate unique and unexpected elements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Platinum Palladium Diamonds Emerald Ring Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
Sapphires and White Diamonds. The fourth blade of a cloverleaf is rare - just one in 10,000.​ And so it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Palladium, Platinum

Dainty 0.24 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Promise Ring for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dainty 0.24 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Promise Ring for Women At the center, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Dainty 0.24 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Promise Ring for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dainty 0.24 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Promise Ring for Women At the center, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Genuine Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline in a Micro Pave Statement Ring by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
micro pave-studded diamond cloud. The shank has three strands of micro-pave, natural sapphires in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Alternating Eternity Band (Approx. 0.50-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite "three by three" diamond and ruby wedding band is a timeless statement of elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

14K Yellow Gold Multistone Modernist 3 Piece Stacking Ring Set Size 6 #18864
Located in Washington Depot, CT
stacking ring set features three round brilliant cut diamonds, one round cabochon natural emerald, one
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire Green Tsavorite White Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Stud Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND17-0,02-4/6A Blue Sapphire 26-RND
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Green Tsavorite White Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Stud Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND17-0,02-4/6A Blue Sapphire 26-RND
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Green Tsavorite White Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Stud Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND17-0,02-4/6A Blue Sapphire 26-RND
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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