3 Stone Ering transformation help!

[Dreamer_D]

Hi
good question, the .33 diamonds are g/h, not K. So i think they will look ok with the D. but now that you asked, i wonder? maybe it wont.

I am open to ideas

Provided the side stones are G/H per GIA standards, you are probably fine with the lab D since IGI is looser with color grading than GIA (so the D might be more like an E or F). Smaller stones always look whiter than larger ones anyway, because of how they handle light play and light return. I wouldn't bee concerned about that/

@MissGotRocks brings up a different point, which is that some people prefer their ering to be the STAR of their jewelry. So they may not like their right-hand bling to out shine the ering. And a 2ct bezeled three stone will be huge hand presence compared to a half carat solitaire. I don't think its a rule (if there are any jewelry rules anyway) that the ering has to be the star of the show. But its a good point and worth thinking about how you will feel about it.

EDIT: As an aside I also don't see myself investing tens of thousands into a large diamond either any time soon. I plan to buy a large lab diamond in the next few years to scratch that itch. It makes sense to me! And I am not worried that it will be larger than my natural diamonds, which are my true loves and which hold a different spot in my heart.

 

[freedom2016]

Provided the side stones are G/H per GIA standards, you are probably fine with the lab D since IGI is looser with color grading than GIA (so the D might be more like an E or F). Smaller stones always look whiter than larger ones anyway, because of how they handle light play and light return. I wouldn't bee concerned about that/

@MissGotRocks brings up a different point, which is that some people prefer their ering to be the STAR of their jewelry. So they may not like their right-hand bling to out shine the ering. And a 2ct bezeled three stone will be huge hand presence compared to a half carat solitaire. I don't think its a rule (if there are any jewelry rules anyway) that the ering has to be the star of the show. But its a good point and worth thinking about how you will feel about it.

EDIT: As an aside I also don't see myself investing tens of thousands into a large diamond either any time soon. I plan to buy a large lab diamond in the next few years to scratch that itch. It makes sense to me! And I am not worried that it will be larger than my natural diamonds, which are my true loves and which hold a different spot in my heart.

thank you! I would love to see ideas you have on HOW to set the 2ct stone.
I am OPEN to ideas and i dont "need" to include the .33's - it was just an idea.

I have a super old 1940's wedding band from my grandmother. I would LOVE it if DK or someone could somehow attach the new stone to it. LOL
add a bezel or something, then the RHR has more meaning.

I am googling large RHR's for inspiration as again my hope is that it wont look too much like an ering.
I feel the 1.5 on my new ering is the last for that ring. and hes gonna repropose so the idea of not keeping it just doesn't sit right which is why the idea of getting the 2 for my right hand made sense.

If you all have any ideas to send me - i would love to see them.

 

[freedom2016]

i have always LOVED this ring. Which looks less like an ering?
this OR the low profile 3 stone bezel?

 

[MissGotRocks]

Yes, that is what I am thinking. I was hoping to make the RHR look not like an engagement ring but I am not sure how to do that. lol
Do you have any ideas? Would it be easier if I didn't use the .33's and did a chunky ring? I am struggling with ideas but am not sure if the 3 stone bezel looks too much like an ering?

It just depends on the look you are going for and whether or not balance between the two hands matters to you. Some people wear exactly what they want and don’t consider things like that. I assume you had thought this through before buying the 2 carat lab for a right hand ring, so go with what will make you happy.

 

[freedom2016]

It just depends on the look you are going for and whether or not balance between the two hands matters to you. Some people wear exactly what they want and don’t consider things like that. I assume you had thought this through before buying the 2 carat lab for a right hand ring, so go with what will make you happy.

Yes of course. We both agreed that buying a 2+ would be difficult for my wedding ring hand so a RHR lab of ideal specs would totally work. Now I’m just deciding on how to set it. Thanks so much!

Also patiently waiting for my new ring to come. It’s been soooo long.
I always ask and the response I get is just
“Ill be sure to let you know as soon as I have an update”

It’s such a bummer they won’t give you any info at all on where it is in the process. That would certainly make the wait a smidge less tough. Sigh…..

 

[MissGotRocks]

Yes of course. We both agreed that buying a 2+ would be difficult for my wedding ring hand so a RHR lab of ideal specs would totally work. Now I’m just deciding on how to set it. Thanks so much!

Also patiently waiting for my new ring to come. It’s been soooo long.
I always ask and the response I get is just
“Ill be sure to let you know as soon as I have an update”

It’s such a bummer they won’t give you any info at all on where it is in the process. That would certainly make the wait a smidge less tough. Sigh…..

It's just that most people don't buy a larger lab while in the process of buying a natural diamond. I was just trying to understand the process and your line of thought. If you want to do the bezel three stone ring, maybe you would want to switch it back and forth with your wedding set? You can, of course, always make it a right hand ring and just wear it and be happy. It is hard to make a 2 carat diamond look less like an engagement ring, so just embrace it and go for it.

There is no way to know the length of each part of the process of a trade. This is usually held up by having a trade in recertified. It could also be taking time to get the new setting. I thought your final decision was made mid-October so I don't think this is an unusually long time. It is always hard to wait but I am sure it will be worth it in the end.

 

[Heathcat24]

I wear a smaller diamond on my left hand. It's my original asscher engagement ring and I am very sentimental about it. It evokes all kind of warm fuzzy memories for me, even though it is not perfectly cut and it is probably set too high.

I tried to do the Pricescope thing once and wear my three stone in place of it. That was just once. It felt weird. I honestly didn't like looking down and that ring not being on my finger, and I realized it was just not me.

Regarding my three stone, I wore the center ACA as a solitaire on my right hand as I upgraded. It looked engagement ring-y but I didn't care. When deciding on side stones, I wanted a "band look" rather than a three stone engagement ring look. It took me several years to decide on the .70 side stone size.

I wear my three stone on my right middle finger most of the time since it's sized a smidge larger. I actually love it! It feels a little more casual and perfect there.

I do want to encourage you to take your time and make sure you are getting what will make you happy longer term. I'm a little concerned because you don't have the engagement ring yet and you have already purchased a larger lab diamond. Also, I thought you didn't like the three stone idea because of the earlier engagement ring? Is the bezel ring different enough that you kind of consider it a completely different type of ring?

Settings are just so expensive. I just don't want you to rush into anything and regret it! I am excited to see what you decide on!

 

[freedom2016]

I wear a smaller diamond on my left hand. It's my original asscher engagement ring and I am very sentimental about it. It evokes all kind of warm fuzzy memories for me, even though it is not perfectly cut and it is probably set too high.

I tried to do the Pricescope thing once and wear my three stone in place of it. That was just once. It felt weird. I honestly didn't like looking down and that ring not being on my finger, and I realized it was just not me.

Regarding my three stone, I wore the center ACA as a solitaire on my right hand as I upgraded. It looked engagement ring-y but I didn't care. When deciding on side stones, I wanted a "band look" rather than a three stone engagement ring look. It took me several years to decide on the .70 side stone size.

I wear my three stone on my right middle finger most of the time since it's sized a smidge larger. I actually love it! It feels a little more casual and perfect there.

I do want to encourage you to take your time and make sure you are getting what will make you happy longer term. I'm a little concerned because you don't have the engagement ring yet and you have already purchased a larger lab diamond. Also, I thought you didn't like the three stone idea because of the earlier engagement ring? Is the bezel ring different enough that you kind of consider it a completely different type of ring?

Settings are just so expensive. I just don't want you to rush into anything and regret it! I am excited to see what you decide on!

HI there
thank you so much for all you shared. I am 100% good with the fact that the 2ct will be on my right hand. Husband picked my new setting for my ering, I love it and it matches my wedding band so I just dont see a world where I would change it just to get a 2ct as the setting would need to be redone/ and we just dont have those resources.

I am going to take my time on HOW to set the 2ct. I did like the 3 stone bezel only because it matches my necklace and earrings and it allows me to use the .33's - also maybe i make it a 5 stone bezel.
For a RHR I do love all types, art deco designs, bezel designs, etc. I hope to make it as non ering as i can but then again - people have amazing and unique ering designs as of late so I suppose anything "could be" an ering.
ALso, I may or may not use the .33's. I would like to but its not a deal breaker. I am glad I ordered the LGD so I will have it for when the time comes to have the RHR made and I dont need to be shopping around for that. Its done.
I am just brainstorming what to have made.
I am so much inspo right now and it helps as I am wait for the new ering to come.

I seem to like a lot of different things for the RHR so i'll keep playing with ideas. Aside from the 3 stone bezel i sent, here are some more I like that I could ask to have made. I am noticing I do like the bezel low profile look. LOL

 

[freedom2016]

I wear a smaller diamond on my left hand. It's my original asscher engagement ring and I am very sentimental about it. It evokes all kind of warm fuzzy memories for me, even though it is not perfectly cut and it is probably set too high.

I tried to do the Pricescope thing once and wear my three stone in place of it. That was just once. It felt weird. I honestly didn't like looking down and that ring not being on my finger, and I realized it was just not me.

Regarding my three stone, I wore the center ACA as a solitaire on my right hand as I upgraded. It looked engagement ring-y but I didn't care. When deciding on side stones, I wanted a "band look" rather than a three stone engagement ring look. It took me several years to decide on the .70 side stone size.

I wear my three stone on my right middle finger most of the time since it's sized a smidge larger. I actually love it! It feels a little more casual and perfect there.

I do want to encourage you to take your time and make sure you are getting what will make you happy longer term. I'm a little concerned because you don't have the engagement ring yet and you have already purchased a larger lab diamond. Also, I thought you didn't like the three stone idea because of the earlier engagement ring? Is the bezel ring different enough that you kind of consider it a completely different type of ring?

Settings are just so expensive. I just don't want you to rush into anything and regret it! I am excited to see what you decide on!

I LOVE that you wear your 3 stone on your right hand, I too want a more "band" look so the wider the better, or more like a cocktail ring, I also like antique styles. I suspect it will take me a while to figure out exactly WHAT do have made. I also love the idea of middle finger on your right hand! thats awesome

 

[freedom2016]

Hi everyone
Wanted to send a quick update as I got an unexpected email from White flash today that my ring is ready and being shipped!!!!!!!’

I’m kind of in shock and very elated. It will be here Tuesday.

See pics and then a side by side from my original poorly cut K

I’m soooooo excited!!! I love it

 

[Patty]

It’s beautiful! I can’t wait for you to get it and see what you think.

 

[freedom2016]

Hi everyone
My ring arrived today!!!!!!!. Shockingly an hr after my 2ct LGD arrived!! Which is to die for.

I’m so in love with this ring and so thankful for WF and those of you here who helped me along this journey. It’s been a long road since when I first got my ring.

I’m so over the moon with this and also to make new RHR which hubby is also excited for.

I’m not the best at taking pictures but here is what I took today!!

Im soooo happy I got 1.52 G and also the D in the 2 lgd. They are both incredible stones and sparkle beyond what we expected!!!!!! The folks over in LGD helped me so much over there !!

To me it’s so simple clean classic and gorgeous- I’m so happy!!!

I’m also shocked at how big the 1.5 looks on my size 7 finger!!

 

[jjca]

Congrats! Beautiful

 

[BarbieB]

Hi everyone
My ring arrived today!!!!!!!. Shockingly an hr after my 2ct LGD arrived!! Which is to die for.

I’m so in love with this ring and so thankful for WF and those of you here who helped me along this journey. It’s been a long road since when I first got my ring.

I’m so over the moon with this and also to make new RHR which hubby is also excited for.

I’m not the best at taking pictures but here is what I took today!!

Im soooo happy I got 1.52 G and also the D in the 2 lgd. They are both incredible stones and sparkle beyond what we expected!!!!!! The folks over in LGD helped me so much over there !!

To me it’s so simple clean classic and gorgeous- I’m so happy!!!

I’m also shocked at how big the 1.5 looks on my size 7 finger!!

It’s so beautiful! How do you feel the ACA compares to the LGD? I’m curious about the visual differences. I would assume the ACA since it is a super ideal would sparkle better?

 

[freedom2016]

It’s so beautiful! How do you feel the ACA compares to the LGD? I’m curious about the visual differences. I would assume the ACA since it is a super ideal would sparkle better?

Hi there. This is a tough one and a question I always wondered until now......

I can say they are BOTH insanely incredible stones. INSANE.
An ACA is (IMO) top of the line for an earth grown diamond. It's just to die for. That said, the LGD is equal if not (dare i say) a tiny hair above the ACA visually looking at them. The lab I got is about as great as you can get I would think = it's a D VVS2 with ideal proportions and the amazing folks here helped me find it. The ACA is G VS1 with idea proportions.
Would i say the ACA sparkles better? No i don't think so. They are both incredible stones. For me personally, is the ACA worth every penny? 10000% yes.

If someone didn't tell me which was which, the lab is visually larger obviously, and it sparkles like crazy. The ACA does also so it's hard to compare - i almost feel like they are equal.

For us, I wanted to have an Earth Grown for my engagement ring and I am so glad I discovered ACA's and got what I did. That said, I can't afford or justify in my mind the cost of a 2ct ACA with specs I would want - so that's why I got the LGD to satisfy my 2ct want with my budget. I hope that helps!

 

[Patty]

Your new ACA is beautiful and it’s perfect with your wedding band!

I’m glad that you’re happy with both new stones.

 

[Heathcat24]

It is GORGEOUS! I am so very happy for you and hope you love your stunning wedding set!

Are you going to wear a spacer between the two? I have no experience with stacking but I am just a little worried about the diamonds rubbing together and potentially damaging one another.

But maybe the two rings are designed to fit together and alleviate that? Again, I have no experience on this front.

It's truly a beautiful set! Thank you for keeping us updated. Please come back with more pics!

 

[freedom2016]

It is GORGEOUS! I am so very happy for you and hope you love your stunning wedding set!

Are you going to wear a spacer between the two? I have no experience with stacking but I am just a little worried about the diamonds rubbing together and potentially damaging one another.

But maybe the two rings are designed to fit together and alleviate that? Again, I have no experience on this front.

It's truly a beautiful set! Thank you for keeping us updated. Please come back with more pics!

HI there
Yes, the two rings go together, they are a set and made by WF so they are made to fit together without a spacer being needed.

I am so happy with it! The 1.5 FEELS HUGE to me. I am sure over time it wont but today being day 1 at work, its gigantic. LOL

SO very happy and can't say enough about WF.

 

[BarbieB]

Hi there. This is a tough one and a question I always wondered until now......

I can say they are BOTH insanely incredible stones. INSANE.
An ACA is (IMO) top of the line for an earth grown diamond. It's just to die for. That said, the LGD is equal if not (dare i say) a tiny hair above the ACA visually looking at them. The lab I got is about as great as you can get I would think = it's a D VVS2 with ideal proportions and the amazing folks here helped me find it. The ACA is G VS1 with idea proportions.
Would i say the ACA sparkles better? No i don't think so. They are both incredible stones. For me personally, is the ACA worth every penny? 10000% yes.

If someone didn't tell me which was which, the lab is visually larger obviously, and it sparkles like crazy. The ACA does also so it's hard to compare - i almost feel like they are equal.

For us, I wanted to have an Earth Grown for my engagement ring and I am so glad I discovered ACA's and got what I did. That said, I can't afford or justify in my mind the cost of a 2ct ACA with specs I would want - so that's why I got the LGD to satisfy my 2ct want with my budget. I hope that helps!

Hi there. This is a tough one and a question I always wondered until now......

I can say they are BOTH insanely incredible stones. INSANE.
An ACA is (IMO) top of the line for an earth grown diamond. It's just to die for. That said, the LGD is equal if not (dare i say) a tiny hair above the ACA visually looking at them. The lab I got is about as great as you can get I would think = it's a D VVS2 with ideal proportions and the amazing folks here helped me find it. The ACA is G VS1 with idea proportions.
Would i say the ACA sparkles better? No i don't think so. They are both incredible stones. For me personally, is the ACA worth every penny? 10000% yes.

If someone didn't tell me which was which, the lab is visually larger obviously, and it sparkles like crazy. The ACA does also so it's hard to compare - i almost feel like they are equal.

For us, I wanted to have an Earth Grown for my engagement ring and I am so glad I discovered ACA's and got what I did. That said, I can't afford or justify in my mind the cost of a 2ct ACA with specs I would want - so that's why I got the LGD to satisfy my 2ct want with my budget. I hope that helps!

Yes that helps so much thank you!! Im working through a similar situation in my mind to be honest…. I have a 1.2 BGD Signature (so similar to an ACA), but want a bigger middle stone for my 3-stone E-ring. I’ve decided I’m fine with lab grown diamonds, and don’t have the money to upgrade for earth grown anyway. However, I don’t know if I will be okay with a lab grown that is not a super ideal cut since I’m used to it, if that makes sense. So I was super curious how they compared bc I’ve heard that the experts on here can find amazing stones!