Diamond Three Stone Ring

The diamond three-stone ring symbolizes past, present and future. In recent years, the popularity of this type of ring has grown immensely. The three-stone ring can be purchased as an engagement ring and coupled with a channel setting band, or alone to celebrate an anniversary.The 4Cs--cut, clarity, carat weight and color are three times as important in a diamond three-stone ring as in a solitaire. The carat weight of each of the three stones can vary significantly or just slightly. Some women prefer to have three equal-sized stones, while others prefer a large center stone and two smaller side stones. There are fewer options when it comes to the cut of a diamond three-stone ring. Some cuts such as marquis and heart-shaped, simply don't work in a three-stone setting. The more popular selections are round, oval and princess cut diamonds. The ring can be set in the precious metal of your choice--including yellow gold, white gold and platinum. How to Care for Your Diamond Three-Stone RingThere is no harder substance than the diamond. But ironically, the diamond requires tender care. The best option is to bring the diamond in to a professional jeweler for steam cleaning. If this is not an option, you can use household detergent, warm water and a tooth brush to clean your three-stone ring. Each of the diamonds in a three-stone ring are somewhere between 900 million and 3.2 billion years old.