| 3 Stone diamond rings are a wonderful choice | | | | variety of occasions and this makes them very |
| when purchasing a diamond ring for various | | | | versatile as a gift. The number 3 represents |
| reasons. The appearance can be very different | | | | many things and the name 'Trilogy rings' has been |
| when compared to solitaire diamond rings. There | | | | applied to this type of ring. For some, it is an ideal |
| are a staggering amount of combinations of | | | | present for a new mother with the diamonds |
| diamonds which can be chosen. Take for example | | | | representing the mother, father and child. For |
| the traditional graduated 3 stone diamond ring. | | | | others, the significance might be the Holy Trinity. |
| This consisted of a larger central diamond, with 2 | | | | Then again, the significance might be a third |
| smaller outer diamonds sat on either side. This | | | | wedding anniversary. |
| effect can be replicated with princess cuts or any | | | | As with all rings, profiles vary. This is the cross |
| other diamond shape required. Certain shapes do | | | | section of the ring itself. The shank is most |
| however go better together. Brilliant cuts always | | | | commonly found in a court profile which is a very |
| look best alongside other brilliant cuts. Rounds, | | | | comfortable design. The setting or head which |
| ovals, pears and princess cuts are but a few | | | | holds the diamonds, sits above this on the finger. |
| examples of brilliant cut diamonds. Step cuts on | | | | Where the two meet, we call the shoulders. |
| the other hand, such as emerald cuts, will look | | | | These can vary between solid or open. They can |
| best alongside similar cut diamonds. | | | | also be tapered, narrowing where they meet the |
| Another reason that 3 stone diamond rings will be | | | | setting. On the other hand they are often |
| popular is due to the price comparison. A solitaire | | | | available straight, with the shank remaining the |
| of the same diamond weight, colour and clarity will | | | | same width all the way round. |
| be much more expensive than the equivalent in a | | | | The traditional 3 stone diamond ring with |
| 3 stone diamond ring. This will be very important | | | | graduated diamond sizes is accompanied by other |
| to some people who want the maximum diamond | | | | combinations including the straight set. Here, all 3 |
| weight for their money. | | | | diamonds are of equal size. A 1ct ring would |
| There are an amazing amount of designs to | | | | therefore be made up of 3 x 0.33cts and so on. |
| choose from in a wide range of metals. Most | | | | The equivalent in a graduated 3 stone diamond |
| popular for diamond rings are 18ct Yellow Gold, | | | | ring would possible be made up of a half carat |
| White Gold and Platinum, all suitable for diamond | | | | centre diamond with 2 quarter carat diamonds on |
| setting. The diamonds are held in place by claws | | | | either side. |
| very often. With princess cut diamonds, these | | | | So which style gives off the most sparkle? This is |
| might be box claws, protecting each of the | | | | something I am often asked. The answer is a 3 |
| diamonds' corners. Other types of setting include | | | | stone diamond ring with brilliant cuts. The fire |
| the bezel or rub over setting, where metal is | | | | from a 3 stone ring with rounds or princess cuts |
| literally pushed over the edge of the diamond | | | | produces a wonderful show which will really |
| neatly and securely. | | | | capture the attention. |
| 3 stone diamond rings can be bought for a | | | | |