A Three Stone Engagement Ring

A THREE STONE ENGAGEMENT RING: THREE TIMES THE SPARKLE

There are obvious reasons that diamonds are the most popular stones for an engagement ring. They symbolize longevity, strength, purity and beauty. But many people are starting to tire of the same old single diamond engagement ring tradition. Maybe it’s time for something new. By getting her a three stone engagement ring, you’re telling her that she’s not ordinary, she’s not like everyone else, and neither is your love. Three stone engagement rings come in a range of cuts, designs and metals to suit her taste and personality. And by investing in a three stone engagement ring, you’re showing her how much her individuality means to you. You’re telling her she’s special, and that’s why you love her.

Lots Of Factors
When selecting a three stone engagement ring, the first thing the buyer will usually consider is the type of precious metal the ring itself will be made of. Recent trends have steered many buyers toward platinum. This is a beautiful choice and, in fact, is one of the most popular precious metals for engagement rings these days. A similar looking precious metal is silver, although it is slightly less valuable than platinum and, according to some experts, silver is less durable than platinum. Other nice choices for the ring portion of a three stone engagement ring are gold and white gold.

Next, the three stone engagement ring shopper should consider the cut of the stones. Some popular choices are round cut stones, oval cut stones, octagon cut stones, princess cut stones and square cut stones. Additionally, the three stone engagement ring buyer should determine the setting of the stones and if more than one type of stone will be featured. Thinking about all of these deciding factors and basing a decision on the lucky recipient will result in the perfect three stone engagement ring for your lovely bride-to-be.

How Much Should I Pay?
The general rule of thumb when buying an engagement ring is that the buyer should plan on spending around two months’ salary on the purchase. So for someone who makes approximately $60,000 a year that would amount to about a $10,000 budget for the purchase. This two month rule of thumb really is an arbitrary idea and one conceived of by jewelers themselves. It is a good idea to come up with a budget, but it makes more sense for the buyer to really determine what that amount should be.