Other than an engagement ring, wedding rings are treated as the best objects to symbolize undying love. Due to this, choosing the right one can be a really difficult task. Probably there is nothing more figurative than the 3 stone rings, which represents the three general phases of relationships: past, present, and future. Also known as the trilogy or trinity rings, these finger hoops have long been revered by couples and ordinary people alike.

As their collective name implies, 3 stone rings contain three gems as their primary accents, without any other gems on the sides. However, complex settings can also be done with these types of rings, only that the 3 gems remain as the focal point of such jewelries. The good thing about these rings is that they can be purchased either ready-made or custom built. They are also widely available in most local jewelry stores as well as in online jewelry shops.

Commonly, these types of rings make use of diamonds, as these gems are also symbolic of timeless, indestructible love and commitment. Yet, as diamonds can be costly, jewelers have also used other precious gems to complement differing couple needs. Some of these finger hoops are accentuated with brilliant cut white diamonds, while others have colored gems of varying sizes.

With regards to the shapes and sizes of the gems, majority of 3 stone rings make use of gems that have parallel shapes and sizes. Since these gems will be set together, their symmetry and shapes should be complementary to achieve design consistency. The most conventional gem shapes used for 3 stone hoops includes square, oval and round as they complement each other pretty well, while gems that are heart shaped are not frequently utilized as they are difficult to place side by side. When it comes to the sizes of the gems however, although it is usual to use gems with same dimensions, many couples prefer the center gem of their rings bigger than the two remaining gems; this is probably because they wanted to affirm the importance of the present stage of their relationships.

There are numerous options to properly harmonize the three jewels in your rings. If you're rooting for a custom built wedding band, the three gem design works best in gold and platinum. However, if you're thinking about your budget, you can also settle with silver or white gold. Meanwhile, if you wanted to purchase a ready made 3 stone band, make sure that you already have the right setting in mind so that you won't be distracted with the myriads of designs available in the market today and you will not waste time searching for the right rings.

Altogether, every couple has a past that led them to the present phase of their relationship, which in turn serves as the phase where they will establish their future plans. With this perspectives, a wedding band with 3 precious gems can be contemplated as the best object to immortalize these phases in your relationship. For sure, every time both of you will look at this band you will remember the memories that have brought the two of you together. More importantly, both of you would always have those memories until the end of time.