Regrettably this is not a subject in which I am as learned as i would like, so please feel free to contradict me if you disagree.
I was under the impression that the Three gave power to those who bore them to govern Elvenkind, the rings enhanced foresight and hindsight,and had the power to create places of lasting strength. Cirdan built the grey havens using one of the Three, before he gave over possesion to Gandalf when he arrived with the other Istari on the shores of Middle-Earth. Perhaps the rings gave the bearer different powers according to their statures, as did the One. ie. gave gandalf the power to lead and to rally the free peoples gave galadriel increased foresight and honed on her already great mind percieving powers, and gave elrond the power to create a safe abode and defend it using the elements especially water as he is a direct descendant of Earendil, who was favoured by Ulmo.
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