Famous 3-Stone Rings

It’s the most classic, glamorous, royal, and expensive engagement ring option… which (unfortunately for the men out there) is making a resurgence, thanks in no small part to HRH The Duchess of Sussex. An approximately 3 carat cushion cut center stone sourced from Botswana (where the two fell in love in case you didn’t catch TLC’s When Harry Met Meghan, in which Harry fought off a pride of lions outside their African tent in the middle of the night) flanked by two smaller round diamonds from Princess Diana’s private collection, set in yellow gold. The Duchess has brought back the trends of 3-stone rings, yellow gold, and minimalist wedding gowns, and I am here for it, because if she can marry a prince at 36, we WILL follow her lead. Maybe an eternity band is in order for baby number two? 

If you came of age while watching The City (while living in the city wondering HTF these girls were living in these insane apartments- literally Googling who their fathers were to figure it out) then you probably remember not admiring Olivia Palermo’s general demeanor, but lusting after her wardrobe. Now that she’s left behind that cringeworthy 20-something attitude that we all had (but wasn’t broadcast on national TV) built a successful brand, and married a gorgeous man who gave her a stunning fancy yellow diamond 3-stone ring we can all stop being jealous of her … right? It’s a stylish woman who knows what she likes, and wants to have something truly different who goes for a colored stone engagement ring, and the way OP’s approximately 2.5 carat yellow cushion cut is set in platinum and flanked by white diamond trapezoids gives this ring a very modern and chic look. 

Another princess who favored the 3-stone ring… the American Princess Grace of Monaco. If ever there was a Hollywood fairytale it was hers (although Duchess Meghan will now give her a run for her money in the history books) Proposed to in her hometown of Philadelphia by Prince Ranier III of Monaco in 1955 with a 10.47 carat emerald cut diamond set in platinum and flanked by two baguettes by Cartier, Grace went from movie star to royalty. The emerald cut is arguably the most elegant and regal cut, and was complimented perfectly by the ruby and diamond tiara and 58 carat diamond necklace that she donned for the royal wedding ceremony. Proving once again, you can marry a prince… (as long as you’re a Hollywood actress)