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5 Carat Peridot and Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Ring in White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald-cut rich blue sapphires. The peridot has been set in yellow gold to highlight its warm color
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Peridot, Gold, White Gold, Yell...

14K Gold Three Stone Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 14K gold diamond and sapphire three stone ring. The makers mark is Libco. Ring size UK L
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Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
luxurious 14k yellow gold. This size 5 ring features a captivating sapphire center stone accented by
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Certified Vivid Pink Cushion Cut 5.06 carat sapphire and diamond ring. .75 carats of colorless
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.54 ct Three Pink Sapphire Gemstone Ring in 18K White Gold, Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire gemstone three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.6ctw Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire, 1 stone oval 6.8 x 5 mm approximately 1 total carat diamond, 2 stones oval 5 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 5.16 Carat Sapphire Platinum Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular all natural Sapphire fancy color three stone ring. This truly unique, One of a kind
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold,...

GIA 5.00 Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Men's White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's men's star sapphire and diamond ring. The center stone of this mounting is a light
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Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold by Giovane
By Giovane
Located in beverly hills, CA
Late 20th Century STONE Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire INVENTORY NUMBER 19563 METAL 18K Yellow Gold CONDITION
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. The piece
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2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Minimalist Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring in 14K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

No Heat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one GIA certified no heat emerald cut pink sapphire 3.55ct and two side step cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Modern Two-Tone Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Boone, NC
of the ring holds a Ceylon Sapphire weighing approximately 5 carats. It is mounted in a polished
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Early 2000s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Sapphire Vintage Style Three Stones Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 0.60 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 5 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3 Stones Ring natural 0.75ct Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS6 / 1.6gr
Located in SE
Vintage Danish Sapphire and Diamonds Ring. The band is solid 14ct Yellow Gold with claw set natural
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Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Five Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this stunning vintage-inspired Five Stone ring. Featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Five Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sleek and lustrous yellow gold band. The ring's delicate five-stone setting whispers of vintage glamour
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Victorian Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Oval Size: 7 x 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.92ctw Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 5.5 3-Stone
Located in McLeansville, NC
Finger: 4.6 mm Band / Shank Width: 2.7 mm This ring is a size 5 1/2, but it can be resized down 1 size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center GIA certified oval shape pink sapphire weighing 4.17ct. Center stone is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Three Stone Setting Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.87 Ctw In Sapphires And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Three stone setting ring with sapphires designed by Spark Studio. A beautiful ring, created in
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Early 2000s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring makes a nice statement on the hand. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Pink and Yellow Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pink and yellow sapphire gold ring. Baguette sapphires and diamonds ring Weight: 2 g. depends
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2010s Turkish Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
antique design gold filigree rings equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maintains strength for
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A good looking white gold ring that is set with three well matched good blue sapphires with two
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified Cushion Cut Madagascar Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This striking ring showcases a stunning cushion modified mixed-cut Madagascar
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3-Stone Blue Sapphire Ring – 4.51cttw in Platinum Pronged Setting
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This exquisite 3-stone blue sapphire ring is a testament to refined craftsmanship. The 1.85ct
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2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Ring Diamond 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage sapphire ring, featuring diamonds, made of 14k gold. The sapphire's gorgeous
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1990s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

5 Carat Orange Oval Sapphire and Half Moon Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, baguettes, and rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.75.
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Sapphires have often been associated with nobility, hence the term 'royal blue'. This antique ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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
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Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Shape Sapphire & Baguette Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful royal blue cushion sapphire and baguette diamond ring is set in 18K white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
, excellent cut. All stones are mounted in 18k white & rose gold settings. Ring is a size 6 and can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Jabel 0.51 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold Numbered and signed Jabel Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Measures: North and
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Vintage 1940s Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and platinum set dress 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

14K Green Trio Sapphire Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Dark green two tone parti sapphire trio ring. Metal: 14K yellow gold Stone: Australian Parti
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2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1906
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning 18ct yellow gold Edwardian three-stone ring. This exquisite piece features a centre, natural
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .96 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sri Lanka, Ceylon sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This ring begins with a .96ct round center
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, ...

18K White Gold 1.10ct Oval Green Sapphire & 0.06ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Classic and timeless band design three stone ring with a beautiful bright green oval sapphire and 2
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20th Century Thai Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

0.84ctw Green Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
: 6.7 mm Band / Shank Width: 2.5 mm This ring is a size 5 1/2, but it can be resized down 1 size for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Vintage Style Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Vintage Style Ring is a breathtaking masterpiece, with alternating
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Antique 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone within this cushion cut sapphire ring in yellow gold. Condition This
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Antique Early 1900s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Tulip Flower Ring - Vintage 1980s ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Bulb Height
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Vintage 1980s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

F + F Felger GIA Certified 5.40 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
cabochon oval sapphire and diamond 1960's three stone ring. Certified by the GIA as natural with no
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Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.89 Carats Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Classic Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
gold ring is a one-off, just like its wearer. The rich, blue sapphire at its centre was specially
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2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1929 Nordic Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 2.36 gr
Located in SE
Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Multiple claws with flat tips , all set with regular
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oval Orange Sapphire & Trillion Shape Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow & White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Oval orange sapphire and trillion cut diamond ring in 18k yellow and white gold. Ring contains 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage GIA 2.57ct No-Heat Yellow Sapphire Ruby Trilogy Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vintage GIA 2.57ctw Unheated Yellow Sapphire Rubies Trilogy Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold
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1990s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

NEW GAL Cert Natural 2.28Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
2.28 Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold. With Cert. Total Gram Weight: 2.35 grams Total
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Late 20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Antique Ring 0.36ct Diamond 0.8ctw Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.75/2.5gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period three stones Diamond and Blue Sapphires Ring hand- made in 1916. This design
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. Handcrafted in 3.3 carats sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1943 Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.28ctw Diamond 18K Gold Ø US 5.75/ 2.85 gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period three stones Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring hand - made in 1943. This design
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow 0.96 Carat Round Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite ring is from our Vale collection is impressive in its Earthy & Organic appeal. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with three stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold. This design reminds old Roman / Byzantine
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Vintage 1960s European Greek Revival Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Romantic "Eye of the Passion" micro-pave ring features a 1.24-carat natural sapphire in a light
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2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Romantic "Eye of the Passion" micro-pave ring features a 1.24-carat natural sapphire in a light
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2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Vintage No Heat Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, App. 1.22 TCW, GIA
Located in Fairfield, CT
vintage three stone ring has a magnificent round faceted, navy blue color sapphire center stone, 1.81 CTS
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20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Tourmaline Moonstone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Between the Finger Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. It is set in 1.1 carat moonstone, .38 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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5 Stone Sapphire Ring Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 5 stone sapphire ring gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. 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 724 vintage editions and 517 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 5 stone sapphire ring gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of 5 stone sapphire ring gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Royaal Stones Ltd, Beyond Fine Jewelry and David Gross Group each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding an object in our assortment of 5 stone sapphire ring gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 340 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 5 Stone Sapphire Ring Gold?

On average, a piece of 5 stone sapphire ring gold at 1stDibs sells for $4,113, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $985,000 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.

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

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.