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One of the most versatile diamond rings offered by jewellers today is the trilogy ring. For some, a three stone ring can be the epitome of romance, while for others it may symbolise something utterly different, such as accomplishment. In more recent times, 3 stone rings have developed alongside the wedding ring and the engagement ring, to become part of the whole bejewelled matrimonial tale.

While an engagement ring is a sign of future intention and the wedding ring is a symbol of commitment and devotion, the diamond trilogy ring is meant to illustrate the whole relationship. The three stones represent the past, present and future of the alliance, expressing joy for what has been, what is now and what is still to come. It shows hope for the continuation of the love with a large, central stone to represent the current situation as stable and a strong base from which to venture forth.

This sentiment is what also makes them popular as an anniversary gift and has particular resonance as a 3rd wedding anniversary. For the same reason they can often be used to symbolise 3 in other ways, such as the birth of a third child. Alternatively some religious couples believe that the side stones represent themselves, while the main stone symbolises God as a pivotal part in their union, and therefore become incredibly significant and poignant jewellery items for them.

As beautiful rings though, it has always seemed a shame to limit their use and it appears many people agree. The latest terminology to appear within the jewellery market is right hand rings and it has arisen for two reasons. It was a way of allowing women to receive and men to continue to buy rings for their partner long after the nuptials had been taken, but also it was a way to enable women to feel less self conscious about buying trilogy rings for themselves. No longer just about beauty, they have become a status symbol and indicate a women´s independence and financial self-sufficiency. Women no-longer have to wait for a man to indulge in a little glitz.

These fine rings are traditionally designed with brilliant cut round diamonds or princess cut diamonds with a claw setting, but they are also available with a rub-over setting and various other shapes of diamonds. It is even possible to find gemstone trilogy rings, where the different stones represent a different sentiment or emotion, such as rubies for love and emeralds for trust. There is also the option to select the birthstones of you and your partner or of your children if it is to mark their birth or the family as a whole.