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Victorian Three Stone 18k Scrolled Ring

Victorian 1.00ct Three Stone Diamond Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian ring showcases three old cut diamonds in a carved shank setting. The
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold the ring features elegant scroll carving work across the gallery and down
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graff 1.00ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1975
By Graff
Located in London, GB
Three round brilliant cut diamonds take place in this vintage three stone ring, designed by Graff
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Vintage 1970s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
total weight 0.05 carat); 18K Gold Signed: Chester letter date K for 1893; 18ct Macklowe Gallery
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Late 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one round cut blue sapphire and two
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Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Blue Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone 18ct Gold Ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Hand carved Late Victorian three stone ring set with a 1.41ct old cut diamond and two beautiful
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

Victorian Opal and Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting late Victorian era ring is set in 18 carat yellow gold with a pleasing combination
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1880-90
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique three stone ring features a stunning vivid blue cushion cut sapphire weighing
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Antique 19th Century Three-Stone Rings

Victorian 0.95 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring, circa 1902
Located in London, GB
This stunningly detailed Victorian era ring features three old cut diamonds set in 18 carat yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Turquoise Ring Antique Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous turquoise ring from the 1900s made of 18k gold, features diamonds. The ring of half-moon
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Antique Early 1900s Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 1890s 3.11 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The scrolling, pierced decorated setting is
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

T.B. Starr Victorian 2.64 Carat Jubilee Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Ring
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Philadelphia, PA
outer stone Flanked by split grooved shoulders Inscribed 'F.H.W. to F.G.R.W. Dec 25. 1904' Tested as 18
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Antique Early 1900s Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond 2.35 White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the shank with the 18k gold mark (18). This impressive three stone opal gold ring is supplied with an
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Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
carats, F-G color, VS-SI clarity, in this dazzling Victorian Era three-stone band crafted from 18kt
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.50 Carat Emerald and 2.64 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This impressive antique Victorian ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated
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Antique 1890s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

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

Vintage 1998 Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Scrolling Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three oval shaped opal cabochons prong set east to west Graduated and ranging in size
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1990s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif shoulders Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1800s Ring size: 7 and sizable Measures north to south
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Antique 1830s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising three old European cut diamonds and two rose
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Cushion Cut Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Old cushion cut diamond seven stone ring, set with three cushion cut diamonds approximately 2,5ct
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian style Sterling Silver Turquoise & Pearl Womens band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A Stunning Solid Sterling Silver Victorian Style Ring with a delightful scroll pattern carved into
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2010s British Victorian Band Rings

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Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Design 18ct Gold, Cornflour Blue Sapphire & Diamond Triple Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1979 Step back in time with
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Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

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

Victorian 1890s Diamond Aquamarine Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant or Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with three graduated Old European round diamonds. The pendant suspends from an 18" 18k yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 6.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 6.22 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant / Locket, circa 1865
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
within. The Victorian pendant suspends from an 18' 18k yellow gold fine trace chain via a flared ring
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Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Three-Stone Diamond Victorian Style Ring
Located in London, GB
A three-stone diamond Victorian style ring, the central old-mine cut diamond weighing approximately
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1990s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian three stone ruby and diamond ring, the ruby weighing 1.53 carats, accompanied by GCS
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond three stone ring, the cushion shape faceted ruby estimated to weigh 0.5 carats
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1990s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond three-stone ring, the cushion-shape faceted emerald, weighing 1.88
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five Stone Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
. The stones are set in an ornate, typically Victorian scroll mount. This gorgeous ring would make an
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Victorian Style Five-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian style five-stone ruby and diamond ring, the ring alternately-set with three graduating
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2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.50 Carat Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Victorian Style Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
(together weighing 1.25 carats), in this classic Victorian style ring. Recreated in rich 18K yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 3.07ct Emerald Dated 1900 With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian carved half hoop ring adorned with three large step-cut emeralds
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Fashion Rings

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

Victorian 4.00 CTW Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Scroll Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
consistent with cut and age Completed by flared shank Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1860 Ring size: 6 1/2
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Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Three Stone Ring, Hallmarked 1880
Located in London, GB
set into the 18 carat yellow gold ring. In classic Victorian style this stunning piece features
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant 0.88 carat emerald is flanked by two 0.50 carat old cut diamonds in this Victorian ring
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pastel Victorian 5.42 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white Completed by fleur-de-lis motif gallery with deeply engraved scrolled shoulders Tested as 18
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

Late Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful late Victorian old mine cut diamond and sapphire three stone ring set in 18k yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Three-Stone 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful Victorian three-stone ring set with a wonderful central diamond, flanked either side by
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating from the 1880s, this three stone sapphire and diamond ring exemplifies Victorian era style
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Antique 1880s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1890s Victorian Antique Three-Stone Amethyst, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1890s Antique Victorian Three-Stone Ring - Amethyst, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Features: 3
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.70 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1880s Ring size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Antique Early 1800s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Opal Three-Stone and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
spacers and scrolling shoulders. Estimated dimensions of largest opal 9 by 7.5 by 3.2mms. Estimated total
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.48Ct Opal & 0.76Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold three-stone (trilogy) ring; part of our diverse antique and gemstone ring collections This
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Antique 1870s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.50 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring features cushion cut rubies. Bead and bar set East to West. Center is
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Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
points between, to a pierced scrolling gallery, the shoulders each set with two further old-cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.64 Carats Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with partial stamp for 18 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 1880's. Ring size: 7 3/4 and sizable
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Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.35ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
colour and SI1 to SI2 in clarity. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold this three stone features gorgeous
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.95 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring, circa 1902
Located in London, GB
This stunningly detailed Victorian era ring features three old cut diamonds set in 18 carat yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage English 3-Stone Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Adorn your finger with this fabulous vintage Victorian English 3 stone sapphire engagement ring
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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

Victorian English Carved Sapphire and Diamond Silver/Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold mounting, classic English Carved style scrolls of gold lifting up the stones in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
detailing to the piece. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold the ring features elegant scroll carving work across
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique early 20th century 18 karat yellow gold, Sapphire and Diamond ring. It has a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.56 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian ring is supplied with three independent diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era Three-Stone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a lovely Victorian era (circa 1900) three-stone yellow gold ring that is adorable on it's
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Antique 19th Century Engagement Rings

Victorian Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring set in 18 karat yellow gold. The
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

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

Victorian 1.50 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian ring showcases three old cut diamonds in a carved shank setting. The
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Three Stone Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Victorian three stone ruby ring interspersed with four rose cut diamonds in an elaborately
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif profile Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1830s Ring size: 8 and sizable Measures north to south
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Antique 1830s Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian British Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped 18 with British hallmarks for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable. Measures
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1840s Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of an early Victorian emerald and diamond five stone ring inspired by the
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Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Victorian Three Stone 18k Scrolled Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian three stone 18k scrolled ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 124 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a victorian three stone 18k scrolled 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a victorian three stone 18k scrolled ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Deakin & Francis, Single Stone and Theodore B. Starr are consistently popular. A victorian three stone 18k scrolled ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 98, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a victorian three stone 18k scrolled ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 58 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Victorian Three Stone 18k Scrolled Ring?

The price for a victorian three stone 18k scrolled ring starts at $159 and tops out at $59,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,200.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.