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Amethyst 3 Stone Rings

Victorian Blue Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst 3 Stone Ring
Victorian Blue Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst 3 Stone Ring

Victorian Blue Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst 3 Stone Ring

By GEM PLAZA

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Victorian Blue Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst 3 Stone Ring set in 18k Gold Blue Topaz 2.15 Citrine 2.20

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver

Beautiful Amethyst and Diamond 3-stone Ring
Beautiful Amethyst and Diamond 3-stone Ring

Beautiful Amethyst and Diamond 3-stone Ring

Located in רמת גן, IL

This stunning ring features a captivating 0.56 carat round brilliant amethyst, its vibrant purple

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2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Amethyst and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Oval Amethyst and Diamond 3-Stone Ring

Oval Amethyst and Diamond 3-Stone Ring

Located in New York, NY

1.53ct TW of Oval Amethysts, 0.26ct TW of Round Brilliant Diamonds, 14k White Gold Mounting.

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2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst 3 Stone Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Amethyst 3 Stone Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold

Amethyst 3 Stone Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring featuring an emerald cut amethyst and 2 heart shaped amethysts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 Stone Emerald Cut Topaz and Amethyst Gold Band Ring
Vintage 3 Stone Emerald Cut Topaz and Amethyst Gold Band Ring

Vintage 3 Stone Emerald Cut Topaz and Amethyst Gold Band Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Three-Stone Emerald Cut Topaz and Amethyst Gold Vintage Trilogy

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Late 20th Century Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 Stone Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring
Vintage 3 Stone Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring

Vintage 3 Stone Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Three-Stone Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Amethyst London Blue Topaz & Diamond Birthstone 3 Stone Ring
14k Yellow Gold Amethyst London Blue Topaz & Diamond Birthstone 3 Stone Ring

14k Yellow Gold Amethyst London Blue Topaz & Diamond Birthstone 3 Stone Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Light Purple Color - 9.8x7.6mm

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.47ctw Tourmaline Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75 3-Stone
1.47ctw Tourmaline Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75 3-Stone

1.47ctw Tourmaline Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75 3-Stone

Located in McLeansville, NC

This ring is a size 6 3/4, but it can be resized up 2 sizes for a $30 fee.

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mesmerizing 17.50ct Amethyst, Topaz, and Citrine 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Mesmerizing 17.50ct Amethyst, Topaz, and Citrine 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

Mesmerizing 17.50ct Amethyst, Topaz, and Citrine 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in רמת גן, IL

Mesmerizing 17.50ct Amethyst, Topaz, and Citrine 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified A

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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Morganite and Prasiolite 3-stone Gemstone Ring 3.75 karat total weight 
14kt Morganite and Prasiolite 3-stone Gemstone Ring 3.75 karat total weight 

14kt Morganite and Prasiolite 3-stone Gemstone Ring 3.75 karat total weight 

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

(green amethyst) ring showcase a timeless design with a modern twist. Featuring three stunning gemstones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Morganite, White Gold, 14k Gold

Goshwara 3 Stone Amethyst and Garnet with Diamonds Ring
Goshwara 3 Stone Amethyst and Garnet with Diamonds Ring

Goshwara 3 Stone Amethyst and Garnet with Diamonds Ring

By Goshwara

Located in New York, NY

A perfect combination of Amethyst and Garnet is this 3 Stone Emerald Cut Ring with Diamonds set in

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Beautiful Multi-Color Diamond Topaz Amethyst White Gold 3-Stone Ring for Her
Beautiful Multi-Color Diamond Topaz Amethyst White Gold 3-Stone Ring for Her

Beautiful Multi-Color Diamond Topaz Amethyst White Gold 3-Stone Ring for Her

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

White Gold 14K Ring Amethyst 11-0.24 ct Diamond 18-RND 57-0.14-4/6A Topaz 1-1.36 ct Topaz 8-0.47

Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage 14k Amethyst and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Vintage 14k Amethyst and Diamond 3 Stone Ring

Vintage 14k Amethyst and Diamond 3 Stone Ring

Located in Brooklyn, CA

. This 14K Amethyst and Diamond Three Stone Ring is a testament to timeless beauty and impeccable

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Late 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

3-3/8 Carat Baguette Amethyst Diamond Accented Three-Stone Ring
3-3/8 Carat Baguette Amethyst Diamond Accented Three-Stone Ring

3-3/8 Carat Baguette Amethyst Diamond Accented Three-Stone Ring

By Affinity Designs LLC

Located in New York, NY

This is a simple and elegant designed three-stone ring with royal purple temperament. This lady

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2010s Asian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver Plate

Goshwara Prasiolite & Peridot 3 Stone Emerald Cut with Diamonds Ring
Goshwara Prasiolite & Peridot 3 Stone Emerald Cut with Diamonds Ring

Goshwara Prasiolite & Peridot 3 Stone Emerald Cut with Diamonds Ring

By Goshwara

Located in New York, NY

Unique combination of Prasiolite & Peridot 3 Stone Emerald Cut Ring with Diamonds set in 18K Yellow

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3-Stone Amethyst and Peridot Ring, set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
3-Stone Amethyst and Peridot Ring, set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

3-Stone Amethyst and Peridot Ring, set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Palm Desert, CA

18 karat yellow gold 3-stone ring. Center Amethyst is 12.00 carats. The two side Peridot are 10

Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold

Goshwara 3-Stone Amethyst and Garnet Emerald Cut with Diamonds Ring
Goshwara 3-Stone Amethyst and Garnet Emerald Cut with Diamonds Ring

Goshwara 3-Stone Amethyst and Garnet Emerald Cut with Diamonds Ring

By Goshwara

Located in New York, NY

3 Stone Amethyst And Garnet Emerald Cut Ring With Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'Gossip

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

5 Carat Made In Italy Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
5 Carat Made In Italy Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold

5 Carat Made In Italy Amethyst and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Stone: 5 carat cushion/checkerboard cut purple amethyst center stone - Unique 3 ring design that moves

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold 3-Stone Ring Oval Amethyst and Citrine
14 Karat White Gold 3-Stone Ring Oval Amethyst and Citrine

14 Karat White Gold 3-Stone Ring Oval Amethyst and Citrine

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 3 stone ring, the claw set oval amethyst is flanked by glimmering half moon citrine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold

Vintage 3 Stone Blue Topaz Amethyst Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Vintage 3 Stone Blue Topaz Amethyst Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry

Vintage 3 Stone Blue Topaz Amethyst Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage 3 stone blue topaz & amethyst ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Brazilian 3-Stone 5.58 Ct Fancy Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring size 6
New Brazilian 3-Stone 5.58 Ct Fancy Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring size 6

New Brazilian 3-Stone 5.58 Ct Fancy Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring size 6

Located in Eagan, MN

beauty of the ring. The ring is a size 6. The Amethyst stones are from Brazil and are just exquisite

Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Brazilian 3-Stone 5.58 Ct Fancy Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring size 6
New Brazilian 3-Stone 5.58 Ct Fancy Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring size 6

New Brazilian 3-Stone 5.58 Ct Fancy Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring size 6

Located in Eagan, MN

beauty of the ring. The ring is a size 6.5. The Amethyst stones are from Brazil and are just exquisite

Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 3-Stone 4.6 Carat Fancy Pear Cut Amethyst Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring
New 3-Stone 4.6 Carat Fancy Pear Cut Amethyst Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring

New 3-Stone 4.6 Carat Fancy Pear Cut Amethyst Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring

Located in Eagan, MN

This ring is just gorgeous. The ring is a size 6. The Amethyst stones are from Brazil and are

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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Located in London, GB

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Amethyst 3 Stone Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of amethyst 3 stone rings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 116 vintage versions or 104 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of amethyst 3 stone rings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Christina Addison, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Bulgari each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many oval cut, cushion cut and round cut amethyst 3 stone rings for sale. Most of our amethyst 3 stone rings for sale are for women, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Amethyst 3 Stone Rings?

Prices for amethyst 3 stone rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $111 and can go as high as $27,605, while amethyst 3 stone rings, on average, fetch $2,374.

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 Amethyst in Jewelry Design

There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.

Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”

Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.

Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine 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 Amethyst 3 Stone Rings
  • 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.