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Antique 2.20ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct white gold. The pierced
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.0 carat Light Pink Sapphire Halo diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This enchanting ring features a soft, romantic 4.00-carat cushion-cut light pink sapphire
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 3.92 Ct Ceylon Sapphire 1.33 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-stone engagement ring is crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a cushion cut unheated
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...

Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid This elegant ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.34ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Austrian, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
amazing ring was made in the 1920s, and has an Austrian hallmark. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.31 Carat Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Center Stone: 2.31 carat orange sapphire Accent Stones: 2 emerald-cut white diamonds, total 0.30 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.87 carat, Blue Sapphire 1.50 carats and Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Andrew Grima Diamond Sapphire and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 1977
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant-cut diamond, baguette-cut sapphire, and 18-karat gold ring by Andrew Grima, 1977. This
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.60 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this ring centers a vivid blue oval cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs approximately
Category

Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 3.75 carats, Green Sapphire 3.13 carats and Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K Rose
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 4.32 Carat Madagascar Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring 5.5
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
blue sapphire, diamond and platinum ring. The center stone is a large 4.32 carat Madagascar blue
Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Trio Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring, finger size 7 7.1 mm by 6.2 mm by 3.3 mm
Category

2010s American Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.94 carat and Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Sapphire , Diamond WEIGHT: 3.4 Grams MEASUREMENT: Top Width - 3/16" RING
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco diamond sapphire long ring in 18 karat gold and platinum, Art Deco ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco diamond sapphire long ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Elongated ring, adorned with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Natural 0.47 Ct SI/HI Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 0.47 Ct SI/HI Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Featuring three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond Ring 6.75ct Center Sapphire
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 6.04 ct natural emerald cut Ceylon sapphire with 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Platinum

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 5.04 Carat Sapphire Pear Shape
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in PT950 with blue sapphire Double halo around center stone, with blue sapphires
Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Hot Pink Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty of our exquisite 3-stone ring, featuring a rare and vibrant natural hot pink
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.13 Carats Ceylon Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold 18k Ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Ring made of gold 18k set with an oval shape Ceylon deep blue sapphire of 5.13 Carats and two side
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

6.42ct No Heat Sapphire with Diamonds Ring Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning unheated sapphire with diamonds ring. Stamped “GRAFF” and GIA certified. *Not entirely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Ring Red Sapphire and Diamonds natural gemstone, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 7US
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Daugavpils, LV
Red Sapphire and Diamonds natural gemstone Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 7US, Certified! Natural
Category

2010s African Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Cut Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Cert 10.16 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Size 5.5
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Cert 10.16 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Size 5.5 Throughout history
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Chris Sommer ring with sapphire and brilliant cut diamond up to 1.55ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
IGI jewelrap. Chris Sommer Platinum ring set with sapphire and brilliant cut diamond total
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Diamond And Sapphires Garter Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Garter Ring. It depicts a gold ring with
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round London Blue Topaz Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning blue color combination three stone ring was crafted in white gold. Featuring a London
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.15 Carat Grey Blue Ceylon Spinel Three Stone Platinum Ring – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra exclusive three stone masterpiece, this 4.15 carat grey blue Ceylon Spinel ring is crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

6.29ct Sapphire Diamond ring engagement 18KT white gold GRS certified sapphire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
stone ring with craftsmanship out of this world. The center is a natural sapphire weighing 6.29 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.09 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire and 1.23 Carat Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A unique Oval Cut Pink Sapphire with a slight touch of purple, a color rarely seen, weighing 4.09
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Burma Pink Oval Sapphire and Cadillac Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cut diamonds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.75. GIA certificate included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

2.04 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Pink Sapphire - 2.04 Carats Diamond - 1.30 Carat 18KT Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Burma No Heat Blue and Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Burma No-Heat Blue & Pink Sapphire with White Diamond Gold Ring This
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 2.66 carat cushion cut sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite platinum ring centers a vibrant 2.66-carat cushion cut sapphire from Sri Lanka
Category

1990s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3.93 Carat AGL Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This impressive platinum ring is centered with an AGL certified cushion cut sapphire that weighs
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

7 Carat Blue Sapphire Cushion and Cadillac Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.75.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

7.23 Carat Unenhanced Royal Blue Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Natural Royal Blue Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural
Category

Vintage 1960s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k white gold Art Deco Ladies ring with diamonds and blue sapphire. The center stone is a round
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.19 Carat Sapphire and 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.19 carat sapphire and 0.42 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Orange Oval Sapphire and Half Moon Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous bright 5.50 ct. orange sapphire oval with good quality white diamond half moon shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

3/4ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking engagement ring showcases a stunning 0.75 ct round brilliant diamond at its center
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.65 carat, Ruby 1.05 carats, Emerald 0.33 carat and Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

4.71 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring is centered with a vivid blue oval cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

AGL 4.07 Carats Octagonal Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Overall description: Ring Details AGL Report # 1102400 Octagon-Shaped Blue Sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco three stone cocktail ring. In 14 karat white gold. Central set with a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Natural Unenhanced Sapphire Diamond Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.53 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.14 carats and Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tsavorite 1.48 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.48 carats and Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

ART DECO 1930 Ring In Platinum With 2.37 Cts In Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art Deco Gem Set Ring. This is a beautiful and elegant three-stones settings ring, created
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry 5.07 Carat Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
and the leader in important Sapphire Rings. Emilio Jewelry chooses only the rarest of gems in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

3.65 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval and Half Moon Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.65 ct. blue sapphire oval with 0.65 ct. good quality white diamond half moon shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry 18 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
York's Diamond District. Total weight listed in title.  The center sapphire is a drop dead gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

2.59 Cushion Cut Dark Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This elegant 18 karat white gold ring features a richly saturated cushion-cut blue sapphire
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 7.46 Carat Round Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
jewelry and the leader in important Sapphire Rings. Emilio Jewelry chooses only the rarest of gems in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby Cabochon and Round Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring an oval cabochon ruby estimated to weigh 1.00 carat accented by
Category

Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 7 Carat Burma Pink Oval Sapphire and White Oval Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous bright pink 7.10 ct. Burma sapphire oval with 1.41 ct. EF SI white diamond ovals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Kent Raible s Bespoke 18k Gold Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Sapphire'Torus'. Pink Sapphire 'Torus Ring' .68ct Ruby - 3x5 Pear Shape .38ct total Light Brown Diamond .06ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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.