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GIA certified VS1 natural fancy vivid yellow natural diamond 5.18 carat engagement ring. Emerald cut 3 Stone engagement ring with fancy vivid yellow diamond GIA 5.18 ct VS1 center st...

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GIA 1.93 ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum

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GIA 1.93 ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum

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Three Stone Emerald Cut Moissanite Diamond Ring Made in Italy by NOOI JEWELRY

Located in Dueville, IT

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Natural 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ring, Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring

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By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold

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Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold

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Located in New York, NY

Emerald and Diamond Three-stone Engagement Ring in 14k Gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three stone rings come with deeper meaning, traditionally symbolizing friendsh...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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2.19 CT Natural Emerald 3-Stone Ring with Diamond Side Stone in 18K White Gold

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

2.19 carat natural Zambian emerald and diamond ring in two-tone 18k white and yellow gold. The emerald bears excellent luster, and a rich dark green saturation with lighter shades r...

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2.12 Ct H/VS2 Pave Emerald Ct Diamond 18K 3-Stone Engagement Ring with Halo

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful 1.04 Ct Emerald Cut F-G/SI2 center Diamond set in a fine 18K Gold 3 stone Engagement Ring with 2 Emerald Cut diamonds the side with Pave Set Halo and Shank.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring FLAWLESS F COLOR

Located in Chicago, IL

💎 3 Carat Internally Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 💎 A breathtaking GIA Certified 3.00 carat emerald cut diamond, F color, Flawless, with excellent polish & very good symmetry ...

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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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14 Karat White Gold Ring with Emerald Stones and Diamonds

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

14 Karat White Gold Ring with Emerald Stones and Diamonds Elegant white gold ring with 5 rows of stones. 2 rows of diamonds and 3 rows of round cut emeralds.

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1.02 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold

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1.02 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

This exquisite 14K white gold emerald ring showcases a captivating 1.02 carat natural Zambian emerald in a classic emerald cut design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 6

$2,700

3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 6

Located in New York, NY

Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold.

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2010s Cocktail Rings

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14K White Gold Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

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14K White Gold Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 14K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 3.62 ct > Stone Shape - Oval > Gemstone Pcs - 3 > Stone Size - 7 x 5 mm > Diamond Wei...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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3ct Indicolite Tourmaline Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, 12x5mm

Located in Columbus, OH

Serving deep ocean vibes, this 3ct indicolite tourmaline (12x5mm) shines in solid 14K gold with earth-mined diamonds bringing the drama. 💙✨ Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

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Impeccable Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

$1,120Sale Price / item|20% Off

Impeccable Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Impeccable Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.9 carats and diamonds of 0.22 carat.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

$1,200

Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Engagement Rings

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Beautiful Ring with a dazzling 0.90 carat Emerald cut natural Diamond

$3,716

Beautiful Ring with a dazzling 0.90 carat Emerald cut natural Diamond

Located in רמת גן, IL

It comes with an GIA certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 Diamond main stone of 0.90 carat cut: Emerald color: G clarity: VVS2 cut grade: EX sku: M-R-1150 Online verification GIA...

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Located in Sydney CBD, AU

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RARE, Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet

$59,750

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Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA

$12,500

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Located in New York, NY

Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold engagement ring Early 20th Century Circa 1920 Sapphire: 3.56 carats, octagonal, step c...

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7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring

$19,900

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3ct Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 3ct emerald cut diamond 3 stone ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 3ct emerald cut diamond 3 stone ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 3ct emerald cut diamond 3 stone ring from Alexander Beverly Hills, David Jerome and Diamond Town — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 3ct emerald cut diamond 3 stone ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes octagon cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a 3ct emerald cut diamond 3 stone ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3ct Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring?

On average, a 3ct emerald cut diamond 3 stone ring at 1stDibs sells for $21,525, while they’re typically $3,592 on the low end and $157,850 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.

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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 rings, vintage 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.