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Vs 3 Carat Diamond

GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond VS Clarity H Color
GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond VS Clarity H Color

GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond VS Clarity H Color

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing and clear asscher cut diamond certified by GIA VS CLARITY H COLOR EXCELLENT CUT

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2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

David Yurman 3 Row Diamond Necklace, 3.00 Carat VS G Diamonds, 18K Yellow
David Yurman 3 Row Diamond Necklace, 3.00 Carat VS G Diamonds, 18K Yellow

David Yurman 3 Row Diamond Necklace, 3.00 Carat VS G Diamonds, 18K Yellow

By David Yurman

Located in Chicago, IL

diamonds, graded VS clarity and G color, offering refined brilliance and balanced luminosity throughout the

Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

3-Carat H VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring  A Timeless Statement GIA
3-Carat H VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring  A Timeless Statement GIA

3-Carat H VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Timeless Statement GIA

Located in Mumbai, IN

legacy. This 3-carat H VS round brilliant diamond ring embodies refined prestige, crafted for those who

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

3-Carat H VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring  A Timeless Statement GIA
3-Carat H VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring  A Timeless Statement GIA

3-Carat H VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Timeless Statement GIA

Located in Mumbai, IN

legacy. This 3-carat H VS round brilliant diamond ring embodies refined prestige, crafted for those who

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

3 Carat E Color VS Emerald Square Diamond Cut 18K White Gold Ring
3 Carat E Color VS Emerald Square Diamond Cut 18K White Gold Ring

3 Carat E Color VS Emerald Square Diamond Cut 18K White Gold Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite ring features a stunning 3-carat emerald square-cut diamond, certified by the

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt 3-dimensional .50ct Diamond Cross and chain 1-3/4” VS
18kt 3-dimensional .50ct Diamond Cross and chain 1-3/4” VS

18kt 3-dimensional .50ct Diamond Cross and chain 1-3/4” VS

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Experience divine elegance with our contemporary 18 karat white gold diamond cross and chain

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Stone Diamond Stud Earrings 1.90 Carats VS E-G in 18K Yellow Gold
3 Stone Diamond Stud Earrings 1.90 Carats VS E-G in 18K Yellow Gold

3 Stone Diamond Stud Earrings 1.90 Carats VS E-G in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Zurich, CH

approximately 1.90 carats, displaying lively brilliance and excellent presence. The diamonds are graded

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4-Carat G VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring  A Timeless Statement GIA
4-Carat G VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring  A Timeless Statement GIA

4-Carat G VS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Timeless Statement GIA

Located in Mumbai, IN

legacy. This 3-carat H VS round brilliant diamond ring embodies refined prestige, crafted for those who

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.40 Ct E-F Color VS Clarity 3 Stones Round Cut Diamond Degradè
GIA Certified 2.40 Ct E-F Color VS Clarity 3 Stones Round Cut Diamond Degradè

GIA Certified 2.40 Ct E-F Color VS Clarity 3 Stones Round Cut Diamond Degradè

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

of this stunning piece is a central diamond boasting a generous 2.40-carat weight. Its brilliant

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2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat H VS2 Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat H VS2 Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat H VS2 Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring

By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Certified 0.90 Carats H VS2 The 2 Side stones Princess Cut Diamonds 0.50 Carats Total Weight G VS All 3

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1.40 Carat Round Cut Diamond Three-Stone Gold Signet Ring
1.40 Carat Round Cut Diamond Three-Stone Gold Signet Ring

1.40 Carat Round Cut Diamond Three-Stone Gold Signet Ring

By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.

Located in New York, NY

1.00 Carats K I1 The 2 Side stones are European Cut 0.40 Carats F/G VS All 3 diamonds total 1.40 Carats

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Cocktail Ring
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Cocktail Ring

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant diamond cocktail ring by Tiffany and Co. The 18 karat ring has approximately 3 carats of VS

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

center stone are 3 carats of VS clarity colorless diamonds in baguette shape as well as full-cut rounds

Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graduated Micro-Pave Wedding Band
Graduated Micro-Pave Wedding Band

Graduated Micro-Pave Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

. Set with rubies and single-cut F/VS diamonds. Over 3 carats of diamonds. The band is tapered from

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity in Platinum
Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity in Platinum

Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity in Platinum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This expertly crafted 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring features a round cut F-G color and VS (VS1-VS2

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity 14k Gold
Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity 14k Gold

Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity 14k Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This expertly crafted 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring features a round cut F-G color and VS (VS1-VS2

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity 18k Gold
Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity 18k Gold

Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity 18k Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This expertly crafted 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring features a round cut F-G color and VS (VS1-VS2

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Old Mine Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring 2.83 Carat VS Quality
14k Old Mine Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring 2.83 Carat VS Quality

14k Old Mine Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring 2.83 Carat VS Quality

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

This three-stone diamond ring is unique to find and available in a beautiful mounting to showcase

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2000s Tiffany & Co. 3 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings
2000s Tiffany & Co. 3 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings

2000s Tiffany & Co. 3 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Drop Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

: F Clarity: VS Total Diamond Weight: 3 Carats

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Antique Old-Mine Diamond and Gold Ring
Antique Old-Mine Diamond and Gold Ring

Antique Old-Mine Diamond and Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Antique Old-Mine Diamond and Gold Ring White color: E-F Clean clarity: Vs Diamond weight: 3

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Antique Late 18th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Ruby Pendant, VS Quality 3-Sided Pave Diamonds .80 Carat Tcw
Diamond and Ruby Pendant, VS Quality 3-Sided Pave Diamonds .80 Carat Tcw

Diamond and Ruby Pendant, VS Quality 3-Sided Pave Diamonds .80 Carat Tcw

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Diamond Encrusted 3-Sided Ruby Pendant, VS Quality. Solid back and durable quality. Excellent set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Stone Diamond Necklace in Platinum - 0.30ctw GH VS/SI Diamonds, Adjustable
3 Stone Diamond Necklace in Platinum - 0.30ctw GH VS/SI Diamonds, Adjustable

3 Stone Diamond Necklace in Platinum - 0.30ctw GH VS/SI Diamonds, Adjustable

Located in West Hempstead, NY

This elegant 3 Stone Diamond Necklace in platinum features 0.30ctw of natural GH VS/SI round

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 Carat H VS Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
3 Carat H VS Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold

3 Carat H VS Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

gorgeous Diamonds totaling approximately 3 Carats set in 18 Karat White Gold. The extraordinary Art Deco

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Prong Diamond Tennis Bracelet Round Diamonds 6.25 CT, H/VS 14KW
3 Prong Diamond Tennis Bracelet Round Diamonds 6.25 CT, H/VS 14KW

3 Prong Diamond Tennis Bracelet Round Diamonds 6.25 CT, H/VS 14KW

Located in New York, NY

0.12 carats, with a total weight of 6.25 carats. These diamonds have been carefully set to create an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold 3 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
Gold 3 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings

Gold 3 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k white gold cluster earrings, featuring approx. 3 carats in VS-SI1/H diamonds. Earrings

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

12 Carat Vivid Pink Mahenge Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
12 Carat Vivid Pink Mahenge Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Earrings

12 Carat Vivid Pink Mahenge Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Earrings

By D and A Style

Located in Singapore, SG

5x3 mm G color, VS clarity - about 3 carats total Diamonds - rounds 2,25 mm - G color, VS clarity

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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold with Blue Sapphire
Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold with Blue Sapphire

Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold with Blue Sapphire

Located in Surfside, FL

color, VS clarity diamonds and 3 carats in blue sapphires. Size 7.5This Diamond/Sapphires

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold, Art Deco Inspired
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold, Art Deco Inspired

Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold, Art Deco Inspired

Located in Surfside, FL

1.50 carats in G-H color, VS clarity diamonds and 3 carats in blue sapphires. Size 7.25This

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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

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By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Located in Simpsonville, SC

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Milano, IT

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Vs 3 Carat Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vs 3 carat diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 317 vintage or 1480 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a vs 3 carat diamond 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A vs 3 carat diamond from Antinori Fine Jewels, LB Exclusive and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Most of our vs 3 carat diamond for sale are for women, but there are 775 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vs 3 Carat Diamond?

The price for a vs 3 carat diamond starts at $90 and tops out at $4,500,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,510.

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.