Are Three Stone Engagement Rings Right for You? Here’s How to Decide

Three-stone engagement rings have three stones placed beautifully on the band. It's a popular style that has stayed trendy for centuries, due to its unique symmetry and triple spark. This ring speaks for itself in being perfect for a proposal. With a plethora of ring styles in the market, the trilogy style is still going strong.

Let's look into a few aspects that will guide you to decide properly.

Three-stone engagement rings: Holding Meaning

In most cases, the rings feature one center stone and 2 other side stones, which tend to be smaller. This gives the ring a symmetric appeal as well. Originally, these rings date back to the 1600s, adding another element of historical significance. Now, the three stones might mean different things to each person, but the most common ideas that these rings symbolize are the timeless nature of love, as in “yesterday, today, and tomorrow”, or the holy trinity. Either way, this ring leaves no crumbs in elevating any look.

Why choose three-stone engagement rings 

Here is a list of reasons you should get three-stone engagement rings:

• These rings have the same presence and lust as a solitaire but three times the sparkle. This is why these rings never go out of style.
• With three stones, you can play around and choose the shapes of the individual stones. This makes it a unique experience you only get with a trilogy ring. You also choose the stones that hold more value to you and convey a deeper emotion.
• These rings are timeless, as they have been around for centuries now, and will stay for much longer. This way, you won't fall for the microtrends that vanish after a few months and invest in something much more meaningful.
  
  

Three-stone engagement rings: Quality check. 

Before you make a choice on the ring, you should ascertain the quality of the stone using a ranking system. To understand a stone's worth, the 4Cs method is a helpful guide; it is an acronym for clarity, cut, color, and carat. The cut of the stone is responsible for the overall sparkle a stone, say a diamond, has. If you are planning on getting a ring that is not heavy on the wallet, you can use the color and the clarity element to cut costs. But the carat of a stone, as accounted for by GIA, is fixed. So choose one that fits nicely in the ring and your pocket. The middle one could be one carat, and the side stones of half a carat, to achieve that geometric look.

Decide on the shape of the stones you want

In three-stone engagement rings, you will commonly see the round. Although the circular stones exude a sophisticated outlook, this does not mean that you also have to get a round cut. You can choose the princess cut as the center stone to make a bold statement. Some other shapes include oval, square, and rectangular cushions.

You also have an option to play with the shapes to create a unique ring of your own. Like using the triangular ones on the sides of an oval or a princess cut. This technique is guaranteed to create a nice framed look, making the band look fuller.

Customization without limits

In the engagement rings, three stones can be switched separately with gems or diamonds, to make your own ring stand out. When wondering about customization, you can personalize just about anything. You have the opportunity to swap stone shapes, colors, and even the ring base. If you want silver instead of gold, you can. This opens another window for personalizing family heirlooms to match your aesthetic. That old ring passed down from your great-grandmother, no problem. We will fix it up for you in no time.

Choose the mounting for your stones to rest in

Last but not least, the mounting of your stones plays an important role in tying the whole piece together into one beautiful ring. Three-stone engagement rings require not one but three mounts for each stone. And the most common choices are prong and bezel.

• Prong:

Usually in groups of four to six, a prong is a narrow metal support. It is used to hold a gemstone securely in place. Prongs will show off the diamond better, as the least amount of metal will be on the stone. Less metal means more diamond to see and admire. The only downside is that stones in a prong setting can be more vulnerable to damage than they are in a bezel setting.

• Bezel:

A thin metal strip hammered around the edges of a stone is called a bezel. It frames the stone in place and holds it tight. The stone is better protected than it is in a prong setting because of its larger coverage. So if you stay out for longer, or if you are an athlete, a bezel will work wonders.

A final word

Lastly, Three-stone engagement rings are a classic, and no other style can beat them in their luster and magnificence. If you are into a symmetric look but also want to add that extra layer of sophistication to your jewelry, three-stone it is.

Pick one from our extensive collection at Park Place Jewelers. We put customer service at the forefront and treat you like family. Hence, you can either visit us online or walk into our branch in West Ocean City for a thorough view.