No other object can adequately symbolize love and union than a ring. The band signifies the strength and continuity of a relationship and the single, solitary stone meant that the lady is your one and only. Although the solitary diamond ring is still customary, imaginative couples and jewelers have devised new and more exciting tokens of love and affection. One such example is the 3-stone diamond engagement ring.
As the term itself implies, this engagement ring is made up of three sparkling diamonds set side by side. The center stone, which is usually the largest of the three, is flanked on both sides by a smaller stone. These three stones are supposed to represent the three stages of a relationship: memories of a beautiful past; the challenges of today; and a promise to build a stronger relationship and make more wonderful memories in the future.
Purchasing a three-stone diamond engagement ring is not an easy task. Selection of the stones should be done carefully as all three gems must be similar in appearance particularly in clarity and color. The kind of setting these gems will rest on should also be thought of carefully. The stones could be elevated from the band by means of prongs or they could lie flushed to the surface too. The choice of setting as well as the color of the material of the band itself (white gold, yellow gold, platinum or silver) will depend on you and how much you know of the lady whose finger this ring will adorn (what clothes she wears, what most of her jewelry is like, among others).
Let’s assume that your lady doesn’t like the sparkle of diamonds and prefers the subdued hues of other colored gems, does this mean you can’t give her a 3-stone ring? Not really. Though diamonds are the norm, you are free to use other stones, and are not constrained to use only diamonds, on the engagement ring. If you opt to use other gems, just make sure that either all three stones are of the same kind or the two smaller gems on the sides of the main stone are alike.
If you can’t afford to gift your gal with a 3-stone diamond ring and can only give her a single solitaire, don’t feel insecure about it. The number of gems as well as their carat size is not really that important. What matters is that the gift comes from the heart and that your promise to love, protect, cherish and respect her until your last breath is sincere. Remember that a ring is simply a token of your love; it can tarnish, fade, be misplaced or get lost. Invest more on the love you share instead. This, more than any glittering token, is the one that will last.
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