Three stone engagement rings have come into vogue in recent years. Men love that they get a lotta bling for their money and women love the sentiment behind the three stones.

Three stone engagement rings are typically somewhat cheaper than solitare engagement rings of a similar carat weight. That’s because larger solitaire stones are rarer and therefore more expensive than three smaller stones that add up to the same weight. However other factors are present as well in determining price, such as the stone’s clarity, color and cut.

As the three stone engagement rings make quite an impression, typically couples prefer somewhat less ornate bands. This allows for the eye to naturally focus on the 3 diamond stones. Typically the three diamond gemstones are similar in size or the middle diamond may be somewhat larger than the other two.

Celebrity wearers of three stone engagement rings include:Madonna, who received an Edwardian Round three stone ring from her man, Guy Ritchie

Sharon Stone received a three stone wedding anniversary gift from her Phil Bronstein and their adopted son Rhone.

Princess engagement rings are sure to please most women as they are one of the most popular non-round diamond cuts. The cut has pointy corners and an overall square shape. These engagement rings were designed to display the diamond’s maximum brilliance and sparkle. The actual princess cut is a recent innovation in the diamond industry and has been around for approximately 40 year. Its invention is credited to M. Weistreich, a Belgian diamond cutter. The cut is technically a square version of the round brilliant cut.

Princess cut diamonds are typically less expensive compared to other diamond shapes as they require less time to cut and polish. Flaws are more easily hidden within the princess shape, also contributing to a lower price.

Princess rings are often set with sidestones. It is common to see three stone princess engagement rings or a princess cut center stone with side baguette diamonds as accents. Princess cut diamonds also look good in eternity ring settings. By the way, the cut can be used with other gemstones as well, not just diamonds.

The squareness of the princess shape makes it more susceptible to chips. As a result, the diamonds are typically set with the prongs at the four corners for ultimate protection against such damage.

I recommend the princess cut….I have an asscher cut diamond an engagement ring but I certainly would have been just as happy to wear a princess diamond as well.

The author just celebrated her one year anniversary and sports a beautiful ascher cut ring. She and her husband put together the website: http://www.ultimate-engagement-ring-guide.com to help you find the perfect ring.

14k White Gold 1/2ct TDW Diamond Engagement Ring (H-I, I1-I2) $769.99 Princess-cut diamond three-stone engagement ring14k white gold jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide

Sterling Silver 1/5ct TDW Diamond 3-stone Ring (H-I, I2-I3) $136.99 Round-cut diamond three-stone ringSterling silver jewelry

14k Yellow Gold 1ct TDW Diamond 3-stone Ring (G-H, I1-I2) $1305.99 Round-cut diamond three-stone ring14-karat yellow gold jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide

10k White Gold 1ct TDW Diamond 3-row Ring (H-I, I2) $533.99 Round-cut diamond three-row ring10-karat white gold jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide

14k Yellow Gold 1-1/2ct TDW Round Diamond Three-Stone Ring (H-I, I1) $3253.99 Click here for Ring Sizing ChartEngagement ring: 14k yellow gold, 1 1/2ct round-cut diamonds, three stone ring

14k White Gold 1ct TDW Diamond Three-stone Ring (G-H, I1-I2) $1999.99 Round-cut diamond three-stone ring14k white goldClick here for ring sizing guide

Ateco 5357 11 Piece Plain Round Cutter Set $11.99 Complete with a tin storage box to reduce clutter, this set of 11 round, stainless-steel cookie cutters comes in handy for all seasons. The cutters range in size from 3/4 inch high to 3-5/8 inches high, and they have rolled edges on top to protect fingers during the cutting process. They’re constructed to be long-lasting and are dishwasher-safe. –Fred Brack…

Housewares International 3-Piece Diamond Cut Glass Decanter Set $21.65 Elegant, beautiful diamond-cut decanters add class and sophistication to any table, party or social gathering. 3 decanters to hold all your favorite cordials, brandies, sherries, scotch or wine. Each decanter has a grand, stately, crown-like stopper also bearing the classic diamond-cut pattern. Includes two 15-Ounce and one large 27-Ounce decanters….

Godinger Dublin 6-Piece Crystal Whiskey Decanter Set $53.46 Godinger’s Shannon Collection of crystal looks at home in both traditional and contemporary settings. The 24-percent lead crystal is cut with a classic Irish diamond and wedge patterning that sparkles luxuriously. The Dublin whiskey set features four crystal 3-1/2-by-3-1/4-inch double old-fashioned glasses, and a 10-3/4-inch square crystal decanter with a starburst-cut ball stopper. Holding everyt…

2008 Live In Ukraine (W/Dvd) $10.20 When it comes to taking logic-defying challenges, Queen have never fought shy: think Hyde Park, Latin America, Live Aid. All these years later, Queen are still living adventurously. Here’s the case in point: just weeks ahead of the start of the band’s 2008 Queen + Paul Rodgers’ The Cosmos Rocks tour the band were approached to help Ukraine’s Elena Franchuk ANTIAIDS Foundation reach out to the yout…

Hot Dance Of The Roaring 20′s: Edison Laterals 3 $16.73 This CD contains a foot tapping selection of dance tunes from the Edison Laterals collection, popular numbers you are sure to recognize as classic dance songs from the roaring 20′s: Making Whoopee, Singing In the Rain, Let’s Do It, and I Can’t Give You Anything But Love are some of the popular titles from this CD. As with the preceding Edison Lateral CD’s in our series, many of these performances …