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Retro 14k & Palladium Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant 14k yellow gold, and features three asscher cut diamonds running horizontally across the front of
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Vintage 1930s Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Harold Freeman EREV 1.20 Carat Diamonds Tiara 3-Row Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro Harold Freeman EREV 1.20 Carat Diamonds Tiara 3-Row Ring 14k White Gold. The diamonds are
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Vintage 1960s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A trio of rich midnight blue sapphires in tandem along with a row of glittering round cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1930s Three Stone Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
three stone dress ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The twist
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond 5 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond ring from the Victorian era (ca1880s)! Crafted in vibrant 14k yellow gold, this
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Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat Three-Stone Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
with three rows of round brilliant diamonds! The diamond go half way around the band and compliment the
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 2.59 CTW Ruby Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Antique Clustered Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced gallery Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1860s Ring Size: 8 1/2 and sizable Measures north to
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Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.66 CTW Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring two old European cut diamonds flanking an emerald - set in a row via talon prongs
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Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Rows Diamond 14k Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white diamonds. The diamonds are arranged in three rows and graduating in size, creating a bold and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Three Row Diamond Princess Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K White Gold Three Row Diamond Princess Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 - 7.75 (Ring Size) 2.20
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men's Three Row Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Three Row Diamond Ring. A yellow gold ring featuring three rows of round cut diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Diamond Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring, Statement Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold three row diamond ring. This statement band features a three row
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Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three-Row Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Three rows of pave set diamonds shimmer across the top half of this classic, gently domed band ring
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Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Three Row Eternity Band Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Cut: Round Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 5* US
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Three Row Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Cut: Round Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5* US
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Three Row Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Cut: Round Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5* US
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Three Row Eternity Band Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Cut: Round Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 5* US
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.34ct Three Row Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.34ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI Clarity • Comes
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2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Three Row Half Eternity Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Three Row Half Eternity Ring Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold Genuine Ring Light weight can
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2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Three Row Diamond Swirl Bezel Band Ring 0.93 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold G VS2
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold ring featuring three rows of 13 round brilliants weighing 0.93 carats in a
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2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette & Round Three Row Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Designer S. Kashi diamond anniversary band in 14k white gold. Gemstone: Diamond Diamond Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond large three row diamond unisex cocktail ring 14k white gold
Located in London, GB
2.20ct diamond wide band unisex chunky ring in 14k white gold. Diamond wide band diamond F/G
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Row Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Carats Cut: Round Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Three Row Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Carats Cut: Round Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1 Carat Mens Three Row Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Cut: Round Number of Stones: 18 Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Row Round Wide Diamond Eternity Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
8.86 carats of SPARKLE! Three rows of F/G color VS clarity round brilliant cut diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

14k Gold Graduated Three Row Square Ruby and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This stunning ring is a graduated three row band style, with a center row of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1ctw Diamond Three Row Diamond Band, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
This vintage 1ctw diamond three-row diamond band is a true showstopper. Made with 14k white gold
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1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kite Set Princess Cut Three Row Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Kite set three-row diamond ring made in 14k yellow gold with 1.28ctw of diamonds. Diamond Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Row Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Sapphire: 7 round cut = 1.79cttw Diamond: 30 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

3.51CTW Three Row Diamond Band
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning three-row diamond band made with 3.51CTW of Round Brilliant cut natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Three Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 2.25CT G-H SI 14K White
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Row Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
composed of 14kt white gold with three rows of diamonds. Specs: 14 KT White Gold Size 5.5 (Can
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20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75cttw Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Three Row Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three row diamond band ring features sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds in prong
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Three Rows Ring G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 2.25CT G-H SI 14K White
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Three Row Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold 1.04cttw
Located in New York, NY
This stylish diamond band features three rows of round brilliant pave-set diamonds. Currently
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Round, Princess and Baguette Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Absolutely gorgeous multi row diamond semi-eternity band ring. This remarkable
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond & Ruby Channel Set Three Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A striking band ring featuring 0.28 carats of princess cut diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Diamond White Gold Eternity Ring Size 9.25
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three row diamond and white gold eternity band ring, size 9.25 This three row diamond white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Inspired -Three Row Right Hand Ring, 14K Rose & White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white & rose gold ring made by Zeghani. The vintage inspired ring is furnished with 44 round
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Three Row Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold fashion ring with round faceted diamonds weighing 0.27 carat total and 10 emerald
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Rows Marquise Diamond Engagement Unique Wedding Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This handmade high quality diamond ring will be a great everyday jewelry, or elegant wedding ring
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2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Large Three Vertical Row Diamond Waterfall Ring in 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White and Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 19 brilliant cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Multi-Row Wide Diamond Crossover Band Ring 1.61 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat white gold crossover ring featuring three rows of diamonds containing 183 round brilliants
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2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three Row Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stylish three row flat top .75 carat round brilliant cut 27 diamond ring set in 14k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Diamond Ring with Bold Splash of Sapphires
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
. Three shimmering rows of round cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.80ct,. are accented by a band of
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20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Pavé Diamond Band Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 28 stones - round brilliant cut - 1.9 mm - approximately .75 total carats - F-G
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Diamond White Gold Three Row Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three-row common prong diamond band ring. 19 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a 14k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Row Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band RIng
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3 Three Row Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Wedding Band / Anniversary Ring
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Three Row Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond:  round brilliant cut = 1.02cttw Color: H Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

.80 Carat Three Row Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's diamond cocktail ring. 37 single cut diamonds in tapered 14k white gold setting. Scalloped
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

6.0 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Three Row Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with 6.00 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

6.0 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Three Row Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with 6.00 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Rose Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Three-Row Diamond Ring Band
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Three Row Diamond Ring Band Size 9.75 15 piece round diamonds
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Multi Row Paperclip Link Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with three rows of paperclip links and 0.55 carat round brilliant-cut diamonds
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2010s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Cut Diamond & Round Brilliant Diamond Three Rows Unique Wedding Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 13 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Diamonds with 0.39ct - 14 Marquise
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2010s Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Three Row Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 30 princess cut = 1.80cttw Color: G / H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k Three Row Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k three row diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 150 vintage editions and 264 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k three row diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k three row diamond ring from Beyond Fine Jewelry, Five Star Jewelry and LB Exclusive — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Finding a 14k three row diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 114 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Three Row Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 14k three row diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $173 and can go as high as $65,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,399.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.