The process of picking out an engagement ring is like diving into a rabbit hole of madness. From creating Pinterest boards that would put Anna Wintour to shame, to reading the myths associated with various colored gemstones, the whole thing is a rollercoaster. It becomes more challenging when you confront the question of solitaire or three stone ring for your big day.
Keep it simple
Stop taking random screenshots of rings you don’t even like.
Instead, make space for pictures of your morning lattes because we want to save you from feeling overwhelmed. While picking out an engagement ring, remember the rule of KISS: Keep It Simple, Silly. After all, your solitaire or three stone ring is a symbol of eternal love, but it’s also something you’ll wear every single day.
Therefore, it is essential to pick out a gemstone that ranks high on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Gemstones with high score stand better chance at avoiding damages due to daily wear. And when it comes to clean and sleek styles, solitaire engagement rings have established their monopoly as the most popular engagement ring setting.
Power to solitaire
When choosing between a solitaire or three stone ring, many prefer the classic look.
A solitaire engagement ring usually has a single round cut diamond set onto a plain metal band. The center stone is held in place by prongs or a specific setting in the shank. As mentioned earlier, round cut white diamonds are the most popular choice for this setting. However, solitaire engagement rings aren’t committed to this design only.
You can choose an oval, pear, cushion, trillion or any other imaginable cut for the center stone. Jewellers usually set oval cuts inside a halo. When you create a halo using smaller stones of the same material as the center gem, it makes the ring appear much larger than it is. A marquise cut is unique and placing it vertically on the shank can make the wearer’s fingers appear longer. And who doesn’t like long slender fingers!
Therefore, a solitaire engagement ring can create all sorts of optical illusions depending on the shape of the center stone. That stone does not necessarily have to be a white diamond. Brides also choose emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires as popular gemstones for their engagement rings.
But three stone’s a beauty too
While solitaire rings are timeless, maybe you’re looking for something more.
Maybe the pandemic taught you that life is short and precious and there is no real reason to play safe. Now, you are planning on inviting an Elvis impersonator to your Mediterranean-themed wedding and looking for a solitaire or three stone engagement ring with some pizazz.
In that case a three stone engagement ring is right up your alley. Three stone engagement rings are pulsing with possibilities in the arena of design and the choice of gemstones. There are no rules. While all three stones can be different gemstones and shapes, usually the center stone is bigger and the other two gemstones are smaller. Jewellers place two stones of the same shape and type on either side of the center stone. A pear cut pink diamond paired with two trillion cut diamonds on either side of the gentle slope of the center stone? yes please!
It is exciting for the center stone to be a highly saturated colored gemstone. When deciding between a solitaire or three stone design, remember that the remaining two gems can also be colorful. However, it is advisable to use white sapphires or diamonds to focus the attention on the brilliance of the center stone. American icon Liz Hurley and Catwoman Halle Berry both opted for a trio of gems. But Heidi Klum truly stole the show by framing her center stone with a halo in her three stone engagement ring.
Which Will You Choose: Solitaire or Three Stone?
If the promise of timeless elegance and memorable celebrity endorsements aren’t enough, have a look at our ethereal collection of solitaire and three stone engagement rings at GemsNY.
And if you already have a design in mind, go ahead and customize your solitaire or three stone ring on our website! Select from thousands of gemstones and diamonds including natural or lab-made gemstones. Create your unique engagement ring today!