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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. Accordingly, perhaps the best rings to encompass the three general phases of relationships, the past, present and future, are the 3 stone rings. 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, other complex settings can be orchestrated for the metals of these types of rings. One of the primary things that sets these rings apart from other jewelry mementos is that they can either be bought ready-made or custom designed. 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. However, overtime the gems used have been modified in order to suit differing preferences of couples. 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 common gem shapes used for 3 stone hoops includes square, oval and round because they fit smoothly when placed together, while heart shaped gems are not frequently used because they do not complement well when placed in rings. 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 several means to properly integrate the three gems in your rings. If you want your wedding band custom made, it is preferable to use expensive metals like gold and platinum. However, if you're thinking about your budget, you can also settle with silver or white gold. If you're going to purchase a ready made 3 stone band make sure that you already know the setting you want so that you will not waste time selecting.

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. What better way to immortalize these three very important stages in a relationship than to encapsulate them in a wedding band with three gems. Without a doubt, every time you and your love one will look at this band you will recall the memories that have brought the two of you together. More importantly, you would be able to cherish those memories until the two of you grow old together.