When it comes to choosing the perfect engagement ring, many couples are drawn to the deep meaning and timeless beauty of a three stone engagement ring. This style has become increasingly popular over the years, and it's easy to see why.
You can make them personal to you, whether thats using coloured stones, different cuts or unique settings.
Traditionally, the three stones represent key milestones in a relationship: the past, present, and future. The centre stone is often larger, representing the present, while the side stones can be smaller, symbolising the past and future.
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring by Michelle Oh
Why Choose a Three Stone Engagement Ring?
1. A Timeless Design
The three stone design is classic, yet versatile. Its balance of simplicity and elegance makes it a timeless choice that will never go out of style. Whether you opt for a traditional diamond setting or choose other gemstones like sapphires, emeralds, or rubies, a three stone engagement ring is sure to stand the test of time.
Oval and Half Moon Diamond Ring by Rachel Boston
2. Customisable to Your Taste
While the traditional design features three brilliant cut diamonds, you can choose from various gemstone shapes, colours and setting styles. Read below for for a more in depth look at the different styles.
Cushion Cut and Pear Diamond Ring by Michelle Oh
3. More Impact & Diamond coverage
A three stone ring offers more sparkle than a traditional solitaire, thanks to the three stones working together, and as diamonds and gemstones increase in value exponentially the larger they get, you can usually get more for your budget by getting three smaller stones as opposed to one large one.
Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring by Rachel Boston
What Style of Three Stone Ring?
Three stone rings are one of our favourite designs at The Cut London and there's always a way to find a style to suit your taste.
Here are some of our favourites...
Classic with a twist
A classic three stone but with something a bit different, whether that's a hidden halo, a modern rub over setting or bold gold detailing.
Three Stone Ring with Emerald Hidden Halo by Hattie Rickards
Diamond Three Stone Ring by Minka Jewels
Emerald and Trapeze Cut Diamond Ring by Laura Vann
Chunky Gold Settings
Inspired by gypsy rings, setting the stones in a chunky band is a truly modern take on the three stone ring.
Chunky Three Stone Ring by Minka Jewels
Diamond Gypsy Ring by Laura Vann
Bespoke Engagement Ring by Hattie Rickards
Coloured Central Stone
Using coloured diamonds or precious gemstones as the central point of the ring brings individuality and you can pick a stone that has special meaning.
Yellow Diamond Ring by Laura Vann
Green Tsavorite Ring by Michelle Oh
Green Sapphire Three Stone Ring by Rachel Boston
Coloured Side Stones
Add a flash of colour by making the side stones the colourful addition...
Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Side Stone Ring by Michelle Oh
Large central stone and complementary side stones
Rather than having the stones of equal (or nearly equal) size, some people opt for a large central stone, flanked by smaller stones. This gives a bit of extra sparkle but keeps the main stone as the focus, similar to a solitaire ring.
Marquise Yellow Diamond Ring by Rachel Boston
Emerald Cut Diamond Ring by Laura Vann
Three stone, but different
Throw the rule book out the window and set the stones in an organic pattern or add some unique gold detailing to really make a stand out ring.
Three Stone Ring by Ruberg
Diamond and Sapphire Ring by Shimell and Madden
Discover these three-stone ring designs and more by browsing our edit here.