The Cord of Three™ is a very special hand braided ring design that holds immense symbolism. It features three strands of metal – two woven tightly together which represents the couple entering the marriage. And a third surrounding strand wrapping around the couple – this can represent anything you would like it to from a spiritual force, a loved one, to the concept of love itself – that guides and protects the couple throughout their lives.
We’ve had this braid chosen by couple’s as wedding rings. Mother’s have picked this to give to their children. And if two rings are being made, Todd can also weave the bands together in one long braid, then make each ring from that to add another symbolic connection.
No Outer Bands: Round Outer Bands: In this set each band is rounded and is approximately 1mm wide. Adding 2mm to the the braid making this ring 5.5mm wide.
1.5mm Square Outer Bands: In this set each band is approximately 1.5mm wide. Adding 3mm to the the braid making this ring 6.5mm wide.
2mm Square Outer Bands: In this set each band is approximately 2mm wide. Adding 4mm to the the braid making this ring 7.5mm wide.
Standard Diamond Outer Bands (5.5mm):
In this set each band has 27 1.1mm diamonds and a total carat weight of 1/8 CT. Adding a total of 1/4twc to your ring. Each band is approximately 2mm wide. Adding 4mm in total making this ring 5.5mm wide.
1/3ct Diamond Outer Bands (9.08mm):
This set has 17 1.7mm diamonds in each band and a total carat weight of 1/3 CT. Adding a total of 2/3twc to your ring. Each band is approximately 2.79mm wide. Adding 5.58 mm making this ring 9.08.
1/2ct Diamond Outer Bands (9.68mm):
This set has 17 2mm diamonds in each band and a total carat weight of 1/2 CT. Adding a total of 1twc to your ring. Each band is approximately 3.09mm wide. Adding 6.18mm making this ring 9.68mm.
We’ve phased out white gold because it’s usually rhodium-plated to look bright white, but we can’t plate our woven rings without covering all the metals. Since we often mix multiple metal colors like yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum, plating would turn the whole ring white—and it wears off over time! Natural white gold has a slight yellow tint, which wasn’t what many customers expected.
Platinum is a better choice—it’s naturally bright white and never needs plating.
That said, we’re happy to make a ring with white gold if you prefer! Just email us at todd@handwovenbands.com with the ring you want, and we’ll send you a quote.
Left: White Gold (slightly yellow)
Right: Platinum (bright white, never fades)
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