| In jewelry design, pieces are created to offer | | | | commemorating your past, present and future as |
| people a chance to commemorate special | | | | a family is fitting. For this special occasion, using |
| occasions with a meaningful piece of jewelry. Past, | | | | the birthstone of the child representing the future |
| present and future refers to three-stone jewelry | | | | is a loving sentiment. Three-stone family jewelry |
| that was created in the early part of the new | | | | also makes a great family heirloom. |
| millennium. | | | | How to take care of these special pieces |
| Past, present and future jewelry means what? | | | | Gold and diamond pieces are easy to care for |
| The intent was to give couples a token to | | | | because of their durability. Simply soak in cleaner |
| commemorate all those special events that make | | | | or warm soapy water and scrub with a |
| up a life together-engagements, weddings, births | | | | toothbrush to get the dirt out of the crevices. If |
| and anniversaries. The concept worked and its | | | | she adores sterling silver, these pieces must be |
| popularity grew. There are pieces that appeal to | | | | cleaned with special silver cleaner. The wipes, liquid |
| everyone-pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings. | | | | or the cream will remove any tarnish spots. |
| There are also contemporary styles as well as | | | | To clean the setting around the stone, scrub with |
| classic designs. So, whatever she likes to wear, | | | | a soft toothbrush and mild soap. If the |
| there is something that she'll love. | | | | three-stone jewelry has more than just diamonds |
| What kind of occasion is deserving of three-stone | | | | in it, the piece must be clean according to the |
| jewelry? | | | | durability of the other stones. A ruby or sapphire |
| Today, brides are opting for a past, present | | | | can be cleaned like a diamond, but an opal or a |
| future ring to serve as either their engagement | | | | pearl must be treated with care. |
| ring or as their wedding band. It serves as a | | | | Because these pieces are so meaningful, make |
| symbol of the couple's past as individuals, their | | | | sure to check the prongs and clasps regularly for |
| present as man and wife and a promise of their | | | | looseness or chips. If it is lost, there is no way to |
| future together. | | | | bring back the moment when the jewelry was |
| If the wedding happened before these came | | | | given-it simply can't be re-created. |
| along, a three-stone anniversary ring is a fitting | | | | Just like a couple's promise to each other, |
| way to celebrate one of the big ones-the 10th, | | | | three-stone jewelry lasts a lifetime and serves as |
| 25th, or 50th anniversary. Anytime of the year is | | | | a beautiful reminder of the past, present and |
| a good time to remind her that she is your past, | | | | future. When a couple joins together, love and |
| present and future. | | | | hope abound. As a way to celebrate each day |
| Another beautiful occasion that she'll always | | | | that passes, a past, present and future piece of |
| remember is the birth of a child. This event is also | | | | jewelry is a constant of reminder of their promise |
| a milestone in a couple's relationship so | | | | to each other. |