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3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry
3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry

3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Band Platinum Ring. Securely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring

By Belrose Estate Jewelers

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

The Gainsboro Art Deco revival Colombian emerald and diamond 3 stone engagement ring is a bespoke

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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Mandarin Garnet and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Mandarin Garnet and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Mandarin Garnet and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Revival 3-Stone Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring. Hand set 3 Blue Zircons

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

An authentic Art Deco engagement ring, featuring a prominent French design crafted in the great

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Gold Vintage Ring
Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Gold Vintage Ring

Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Gold Vintage Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Cocktail Ring

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3 Stone Australian White Opal and Diamond Gold Ring
Vintage 3 Stone Australian White Opal and Diamond Gold Ring

Vintage 3 Stone Australian White Opal and Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Three-Stone Australian White Opal and Diamond Gold Vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Stone Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Three Stone Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

Three Stone Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Three Stone Diamond white gold engagement ring. The Three Stone Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

1.08 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
1.08 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring

1.08 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

) and composed in a timeless 3 stone platinum setting flanked by pear shaped sparklers, the diamond is

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1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

antique Art Deco diamond engagement ring are just the beginning of the story. Centered by a chunky

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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Natural Alexandrite GIA and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Vintage Natural Alexandrite GIA and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Antique Cocktail Ring

Vintage Natural Alexandrite GIA and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Antique Cocktail Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Natural Alexandrite and Diamond Gold Ring. Hand set 2

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed 14 Karat White Gold & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Signed 14 Karat White Gold & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring

Signed 14 Karat White Gold & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine diamond ring. With three round brilliant cut diamonds prong-set at the center of the

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20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This authentic Art Deco three-stone trinity ring pairs a velvety, royal blue sapphire with two

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow & White Gold 1950's 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
14K Yellow & White Gold 1950's 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

14K Yellow & White Gold 1950's 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Seattle, WA

This stunning two-toned estate ring is a beautiful piece that would captivate any lover of vintage

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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold 2.50 Carat Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Vintage Yellow Gold 2.50 Carat Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Vintage Yellow Gold 2.50 Carat Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This captivating, vintage 3 stone sapphire engagement ring is centered with a strikingly blue and

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Belrose Estate Jewelers

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

to this 3 stone ring's sophistication and elegance. To further enhance the ring's beauty, the band is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 2.70 Ct Five Stone Diamond ring
Estate 2.70 Ct Five Stone Diamond ring

Estate 2.70 Ct Five Stone Diamond ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Beautiful example of classy Diamond five stone ring, Estate classy ring Hand crafted as unique of

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Late 20th Century European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.98 Carat Total Oval Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
.98 Carat Total Oval Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

.98 Carat Total Oval Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

engagement ring, crafted in luxurious platinum. At its heart, an oval-cut diamond sparkles with unparalleled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.04 Carat Round Diamond 3 Stone Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat in Stock
1.04 Carat Round Diamond 3 Stone Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat in Stock

1.04 Carat Round Diamond 3 Stone Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat in Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

18k White Gold 1.04ctw Round Diamond 3 Stone Halo Engagement Ring Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca

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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.09 Carat 3 Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat in Stock
2.09 Carat 3 Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat in Stock

2.09 Carat 3 Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat in Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

14k White Gold 2.09ctw 3 Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1 Carat G SI Asscher Cut Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1 Carat G SI Asscher Cut Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1 Carat G SI Asscher Cut Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring

By Belrose Estate Jewelers

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This brand new 3 stone emerald and diamond engagement ring checks all the boxes. Hand fabricated of

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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.51 Carat Round Diamond 3-Stone Cluster Engagement Wedding 14 White Gold Ring
1.51 Carat Round Diamond 3-Stone Cluster Engagement Wedding 14 White Gold Ring

1.51 Carat Round Diamond 3-Stone Cluster Engagement Wedding 14 White Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Timeless Important Estate Vintage 14k White Gold (stamped) Engagement Wedding Ring with Gemologic

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Early 2000s North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Star Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Star Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum 3-Stone Ring

Star Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum 3-Stone Ring

Located in Derby, NY

Estate Piece Estimated Weights Jewelry Type : Ring Metal Type : Platinum Weight : 6.6 grams Ring

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1.51 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
1.51 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring

1.51 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

1978 (D). This trilogy engagement ring is supplied with a European Diamond Report (EDR) certificate

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Vintage 1970s English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Simon G 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring Two-Tone 18K Gold
Simon G 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring Two-Tone 18K Gold

Simon G 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring Two-Tone 18K Gold

By Simon G Jewelry

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 6 This incredible Simon G. 3.50 carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring is an

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Vintage Cartier 5.36 Carats Total Square Emerald Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Vintage Cartier 5.36 Carats Total Square Emerald Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring

Vintage Cartier 5.36 Carats Total Square Emerald Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 6.5 This stunning Art Deco-era Cartier engagement ring features a striking 4.64 carat

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elongated Edwardian Twin Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Engagement Ring
Elongated Edwardian Twin Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Engagement Ring

Elongated Edwardian Twin Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

heirloom resembles a 3 stone trilogy ring. Graced with a pair of chunky old mine cut diamonds totaling 1.30

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring K VS2
3 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring K VS2

3 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring K VS2

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.8-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mauboussin 3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Ring Platinum JSI2 Retro
Mauboussin 3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Ring Platinum JSI2 Retro

Mauboussin 3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Ring Platinum JSI2 Retro

By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in New York, NY

. 3.00-Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Retro

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum K VS2
3 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum K VS2

3 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum K VS2

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring K VS2 Platinum
3 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring K VS2 Platinum

3 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring K VS2 Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Spectacular Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Spectacular Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring

Spectacular Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring

Located in Tustin, CA

Fantastic from all angles, this custom made, substantial platinum estate three stone ring or

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1990s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Certified 5.22 Ct Burmese Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, Estate
Certified 5.22 Ct Burmese Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, Estate

Certified 5.22 Ct Burmese Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, Estate

Located in Napoli, IT

One of a Kind A rare, quite unique Pink Sapphire Diamond engagement ring, estate, mid-century

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2010s European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Affordable Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Engagement Ring
Affordable Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Engagement Ring

Affordable Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

and diamond engagement ring is truly affordable elegance. The sentimental trilogy of past, present and

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring, circa 1980
Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring, circa 1980

Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring, circa 1980

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

three stone ring; an addition to our diamond estate jewelry collections. This impressive vintage three

Category

Vintage 1980s English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring H VVS1
3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring H VVS1

3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring H VVS1

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1930
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1930

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1930

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 1.08 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy GIA 1.08 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy GIA 1.08 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified center emerald cut 1.08ct diamond with 2 emerald

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.19 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Vintage 2.19 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring

Vintage 2.19 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 2.19 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of our

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Ring. Antique Old European Cut Diamond Square Halo Engagement Ring K VS1
3 Carat Ring. Antique Old European Cut Diamond Square Halo Engagement Ring K VS1

3 Carat Ring. Antique Old European Cut Diamond Square Halo Engagement Ring K VS1

Located in New York, NY

Stone Cut: Single Cut Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Diamond Cluster Metal: Platinum Ring

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 3.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1960
Vintage 3.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1960

Vintage 3.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1960

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

trilogy rings incorporating over three carats of diamond are highly desirable. A diamond three-stone ring

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3 Carat pear Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink  Diamond Ring  Rare Fancy-Color
3 Carat pear Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink  Diamond Ring  Rare Fancy-Color

3 Carat pear Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink Diamond Ring Rare Fancy-Color

Located in Mumbai, IN

Approximately 3 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Estate 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate estate 3 stone diamond engagement ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 16 vintage or 15 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an estate 3 stone diamond engagement ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing estate 3 stone diamond engagement ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Emeralds Maravellous and Five Star Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and pear cut alternatives. When shopping for an estate 3 stone diamond engagement ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Estate 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring?

The price for an estate 3 stone diamond engagement ring starts at $1,495 and tops out at $87,350 with these rings, on average, selling for $14,650.

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.

Questions About Estate 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring