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2.30 Carat Natural Lavender Spinel Three Stone Diamond Ring Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined three stone jewel designed for collectors and connoisseurs, this 2.30 carat natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Royal Blue Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Royal Blue Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced
Category

Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Gold, Green Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat yellow gold, green tourmaline, pink sapphire, and diamond three stone ring. Here is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Old European cut center stone measuring approximately 0.15 carts, G color, SI1 clarity and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A remarkable 1.30 carat natural sapphire proudly sits between two 0.60 carat old cut diamonds. The
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diana M. Platinum and Sapphire Diamond Ring 9.85cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 9.85 ct EC AGI certified Sri Lanka natural Ceylon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Zorab Creation Yellow Sapphire with Fancy Diamond Three Band Halo Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Sapphires). This uncommon halo ring with a stylish twist is accentuated with 0.49 Carats of Yellow Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond Etruscan Revival Dress Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary blue sapphire and diamond Etruscan-inspired dress ring set in 9k yellow
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2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 6.69 Carat No Heat Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 6.69 Carat No Heat Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring This simply
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

New 14k White Gold 1.03ct GIA Round Diamond Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a magnificent diamond and sapphire three-stone engagement ring that is newly
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Filigree Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the art deco period. This three stone style ring features a high oval cabochon cut sapphire neatly
Category

Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold Ring with Baguette Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold ring with baguette sapphires and diamonds. Weight: 1.65 g. Metal: 14 karat gold
Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire round 3 mm approximately .12 total carats diamond, 2 rose cut 1.75 mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.4Ct Octagon Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
7.4Ct Octagon Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

7.4Ct Octagon Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
7.4Ct Octagon Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Tapered Dome Ring
Located in Missoula, MT
A sleek and classic version three stone vintage ring. The dome band is tapered for a comfortable
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2010s North American Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cocktail Ring 18 Carat Rose Gold Green Sapphire Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our 18-carat rose gold ring, adorned with three eye-catching gemstones. In the center, a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Cert. 1.85 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Presented here is a GIA certified 1.85-carat oval-cut sapphire and round diamond 3-stone ring. On
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Sapphire, Green Tourmaline and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
sapphire is flanked by 7 carats of green tourmaline and outlined in a polished golden bezel. Approximately
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Certified Natural Unheated Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Unheated Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring A white gold ring centering an oval
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20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.45 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Provident
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and 18-karat rose gold, this remarkable ring showcases a GIA-certified pink sapphire weighing 4.45
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ring in White Gold with Sapphires and Rubelites and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k white gold ring (8.44g) is set with 3x fine Sapphires (round, 4-6mm, 1.69ct) + 3x Rubelites (round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire, Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.24 carats, Ceylon Blue Sapphire 1.41 carats and Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3-Stone Ring with 3.59 Carat Blue Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
and hidden halo under each stone and diamond bridge Setting features exceptional pave work, delicate
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Unheated Blue Sapphire Stone 2.20 cst in 14KWG Ring with Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
occasion. Center Stone: Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire Quantity Weight: The ring features a single
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.35ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
diamonds. The intense blue sapphire is a natural stone, emerald cut and weighing 1.35 carat. The two
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
An intense blue sapphire sits between two glittering old cut diamonds in this vintage trilogy ring
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.01Ct Ceylon Sapphire and 1.00Ct Diamond Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring with diamonds is supplied with a sapphire report certificate supplied by the World Gemological
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Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond with Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Two Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
round diamond, flanked by deep blue sapphires, creates an exquisite interplay of brilliance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.35ct Australian Bi Color Sapphire And Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Bi Colour Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring. Rare GIA Certified 1.35
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s in the height of the Victorian era, this beautiful three stone ring features a
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.22ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum and Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous three stone ring features a round royal blue sapphire weighing 2.22ct mounted in a
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2010s English Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.05ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
ring, flanked by old mine cut diamonds. The central sapphire is an oval cut stone weighing 1.05 carat
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 8.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Untreated
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Statement GIA Certified Unheated Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Three Stone in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our three stone ring collection. This fine and impressive
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Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

20 Karat and 22 Karat Sapphire and Macle Diamond Ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
20 and 22 Karat ring with oval blue Sapphire cabochon and Macle Diamonds ring, set in a hammered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shreve, Crump Low 12.38 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This blue oval cut
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.15 Carats Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 2.78 Carats 2 White Diamonds: 0.37 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.70 Grams
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.53 Carats Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 2.22 Carats 2 White Diamonds: 0.31 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.80 Grams
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
of round brilliant diamonds. The central sapphire is a round cut stone weighing 1.00 carat. The
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Vintage 1970s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low 13.02 Carat Blue Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This blue cushion cut
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant blue sapphire sits between two glittering old cut diamonds in this Art Deco trilogy ring
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 0.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming Victorian ring, affectionately termed a reverse three stone, showcases a glittering
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This classic Victorian trilogy ring features a central Sapphire flanked by old cut diamonds. The
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.55 Carats Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 3.32 Carats 2 White Diamonds: 0.23 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.20 Grams
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

J. Birnbach Sapphire and Old European Cut Diamond Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Old European cut diamond side stones = 2.20 ctw (approximately) of H-I color and SI clarity
Category

20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.05 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3.05 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring A platinum ring centering a GIA
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20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
pair of old cut diamonds. The sapphire is a 0.40 carat stone, rub over set into platinum. The two
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.93 Carats Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 1.78 Carats 2 White Diamonds: 0.15 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.40 Grams
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

4.45 Carats Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 4.06 Carats 2 White Diamonds: 0.39 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 5.10 Grams
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.11 Carats Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 2.78 Carats 2 White Diamonds: 0.33 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.80 Grams
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.83Ct Natural Diamond Marquise Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.83Ct Natural Diamond Marquise Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Pear SI/H Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Marquise Pear SI/H Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Pear SI/H Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Marquise Pear SI/H Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring features
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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.