This article takes a look at the trilogy ring, which is a design that incorporates a central diamond, with a smaller one on each side.
If you have your heart set on a trilogy diamond ring for your engagement, you certainly wouldn’t be alone, as many women love a ring with a central diamond and a smaller one on either side. Another name for a 3-stone ring is the trinity ring and while you can find many trilogy rings in jewellery stores, an engagement calls for a bespoke creation by a leading custom jeweller.
Wholesale Diamond Market
When you buy a pre-made diamond ring, the retailer adds his mark up, yet when you enlist the help of a custom jeweller, you get access to the best quality gemstones at wholesale prices. Only a jeweller can look at a raw diamond and see its potential. There are no hard and fast rules regarding the cuts you use; combine the round and fancy cuts for maximum sparkle with diamonds acquired from the wholesale market. The custom jeweller creates bespoke trilogy diamond rings for their clients and your concept forms the basis of the design.
Same Size Diamonds
You could forego tradition and have 3 same-size diamonds, which makes for a unique style of trilogy ring. Choose raw stones with the help of a custom jeweller. The expert can run through the shape and cut options, ensuring that you pick the right stones. The central diamond could be a round cut, while the other two stones could use a different cut to enhance the central diamond. There are many options that you can discuss with the jewellery maker, including colour and cut.
Argyle Pink Diamonds
While the world-famous Argyle Mine no longer produces, there are still many fine examples of the best pink diamonds and you can access these stones via a custom jeweller. Whether you prefer the same colour or slightly different shade for the central diamond, the jeweller can acquire the best quality uncut diamonds at trade prices.
Traditional Meanings
The trilogy ring symbolises many things for different people. Some believe that the 3 stones represent the past, present and future, while others say the diamonds represent love, loyalty and devotion. Another meaning symbolises to ‘love, honour and obey’, which has been part of the marriage ceremony for centuries. Ask a Catholic and they will tell you a trinity ring symbolises the father, son and Holy Ghost, which is why many Catholic women choose a trilogy ring for their engagement or wedding.
Certified Diamonds
When a custom jeweller cuts and polishes diamonds, they then send the stones to be appraised by the Gem Institute of America (GIA) and the diamonds are officially graded and certificates are issued. You should never purchase finished diamonds without certification, as you have no way of knowing the stone’s origin and properties. The certificates are passed on to the new owner when a sale is made and they should be stored in a safe place.
Once you make an enquiry to a custom jeweller, they can help you select every aspect of the ring design. Once the design is complete, the jeweller can quote a price, which is hopefully within your budget guidelines.
