Calling DS and other owners of 3-stone rings

[Laila619]

Hi Phoenix

I think the size of your center Stone and sides will also depend on how you set the three stones -- straight across or sides slightly angled and tucked under the center. My 3-stone has a 8.3mm center and 6.0mm sides so the total mm across the finger is 20.3. My ring size is now a 5.5 for reference. It also will depend on how you want the ring to look. Do you want a "wall of bling" or do you prefer to have your center stone pop? A mount with slightly higher set stones will also help with the issue of comfort. I've attached a couple of photos of my ring to give you an idea of coverage. I hope it helps.

Farleysmom, your ring is amazing!! It is what mine hopes to be when it grows up.

 

[Phoenix]

Hi Phoenix

I think the size of your center Stone and sides will also depend on how you set the three stones -- straight across or sides slightly angled and tucked under the center. My 3-stone has a 8.3mm center and 6.0mm sides so the total mm across the finger is 20.3. My ring size is now a 5.5 for reference. It also will depend on how you want the ring to look. Do you want a "wall of bling" or do you prefer to have your center stone pop? A mount with slightly higher set stones will also help with the issue of comfort. I've attached a couple of photos of my ring to give you an idea of coverage. I hope it helps.

Wow, your ring is gorgeous!!

Seeing yours and all these 3-stone rings are making me ache! That may be a slight exaggeration but I really love 3-stone rings. Always have. I mean I LOVE Holly (no doubt) but I miss wearing and the look of a 3-stone ring on my RH. To be honest, I didn't actually realise how much until this thread!

To answer your Q's, I *think* I'd prefer the centre stone to pop. I know I know I just glanced at DS's post and the others, which I will need to address shortly. A ring set as low as possible would be my preference as I am such a klutz and would bang it against a multitude of things if it weren't . However, I am pretty sure I'd prefer the centre stone to be set slightly higher than the sidestones and for the sidestones to be slightly tucked under the centre; but this is not absolutely necessary - I guess. What do you think?

It's really great to see pics of your ring. I can decipher that I don't need a combined width of more than 20mm - that'd be the absolute max, I'd think.

 

[Phoenix]

I dont have a 3 stone but I hope this helps. I prefer about a 70%

Im on the 62% end. I like my side stones to look almost accenty, if that make sense. MGR might have the perfect ratio, I think.

Thank you, Ame. It does make the centre stone pop more, doesn't it?

 

[Phoenix]

Hey Phoenix! SK is making my 3 stone ring now. It is a 8mm center and then 4.5mm sides I believe. I perfer the center stone to pop a bit more and I like the difference in proportions. I would get something around .6-.8 (each stone not tcw) for your sides. I those proportions would look amazing!

Wow, I can't wait to see your new 3-stone ring. You have a lot going on, girl!

SK's rings are just simply divine!! How are you having it done, sidestones tucked in or not? Any other details? Or are you keeping it mostly under wrap until the Big Reveal?

Thanks for your suggestion.

 

[Phoenix]

I dont have a 3 stone but I hope this helps. I prefer about a 70%

Thank you, these pics are very helpful indeed.

 

[Phoenix]

Hello my diamond friend!!!

You will not believe what I am going to say , but I think a 1.7 ct stone is simply too small for a center stone for you!!! And I can't imagine it working in the existing setting. Others have already said this, but I agree that this ring wouldn't be balanced with Holly. I think you need a minimum of 2 cts. The problem last time, in my opinion was that you couldn't handle the 1.5 ct. sides. A 2 ct center and .80's would work. But I could almost wear the 1.7 with .80 sides, so I know that is just not going to make you happy!!! (That formula of 2 to 1 for weight just doesn't work. The percentages in the 3 stone ring chart are more accurate because it deals with diameter.)

Farley'sMom's ring looks about the right size, in my opinion. 8- 8.3mm center and 6 mm sides.

(What are specs on the 1.7 stone?)

HELLO DS!!

I am sooo happy you weighed in. I've been expecting you! Your words are inded pearls of wisdom. I must say I am a bit shocked when you say it, but I need to listen to you. I didn't last time and look where it got me! Indeed others have said it too and now you're also saying it, so it is defintely something I need to consider and consider very carefully.

Hah, the only fly in the ointment is that I was thinking I could trade in the 1.7ct and get 3 other stones and not have to top up a lot more and at the same time I could sell either the 2.374ct or the 2.656ct (keeping one for earrings - awaiting a match). I'd like to do that to appease DH, as I'd promised him before we purchased Holly.

Soooo, what do I do now? To give you a fuller pics, I am awaiting earrings (you may already know this) and would love a 3-stone ring. As for stuff up for sale, I have: the 2.374ct, 2.656ct, the two J's, the 1.5ct's and 1.7ct.

I guess my options are:

1) continue to wait for a match to the 2.374 or the 2.656ct, sell the existing 1.7ct. Start the 3-stone ring again with whichever of the 2caraters is not sold;

2) wait for the earring match, sell the remaining one, trade in the 1.7ct to another of closer to 2ct (maybe 1.8-1.9ct) of a lower colour and clarity;

3) sell all these except for the J colour earrings (bring these back now so I can wear them). Start afresh with larger centre stone for the 3-stone ring as and when I have the cash; and

4) sell everything currently up for sale, and start all over again RE the earrings and the 3-stone ring (the only problem with this is that I am desparately wanting to wear earrings ).

Theoretically, I am leaning towards option 4, ie. I could always get larger earrings (3ct's) later once everything is sold. This would prevent the going back and forth and elimate a bunch of shipping + ins charges. However, is it realisitc? I have to say the earrings are more of a priority than the 3-stone ring. As far as rings, I have the beautiful Holly and the not-too-shappy pear to keep me happy for the time being.

Just an FYI, I am now shelving the reset of Holly into another setting, and also the plan for a 6.5-7ct honker. Nothing is happening on these fronts until all/ most of my stuff up for sale have been sold and until I get the earrings and a 3-stone ring. I might not even do anything at all . I swear, I am not going to make (again) the mistake of buying less than what I really want and having to resell afterwards (selling diamonds is so fr**king hard - obviously! ). At least I KNOW I've made the right decisions re Holly and the pear - they're going to be with me for a loooooong looooong time; and am enjoying them sooo much.

 

[Ashleigh]

ETA: Besides, don't you think that a very blingy 3-stone ring would be too much competition for Holly? Not sure how she'd cope, lol!!

No blingy 3-stone ring is a competition when compared to a 5ct diamond, and Holly is not only 5ct but 5.something ct!!!

Threadjack: I just recalled that you're staying in Singapore? Do you pay GST on the full amount of an upgraded stone, or do you pay GST only on the price difference? I'm looking at trading up and would prefer to avoid paying GST on the full amount if I can help it.

 

[Phoenix]

Hello my diamond friend!!!

You will not believe what I am going to say , but I think a 1.7 ct stone is simply too small for a center stone for you!!! And I can't imagine it working in the existing setting. Others have already said this, but I agree that this ring wouldn't be balanced with Holly. I think you need a minimum of 2 cts. The problem last time, in my opinion was that you couldn't handle the 1.5 ct. sides. A 2 ct center and .80's would work. But I could almost wear the 1.7 with .80 sides, so I know that is just not going to make you happy!!! (That formula of 2 to 1 for weight just doesn't work. The percentages in the 3 stone ring chart are more accurate because it deals with diameter.)

Farley'sMom's ring looks about the right size, in my opinion. 8- 8.3mm center and 6 mm sides.

(What are specs on the 1.7 stone?)

This is exactly what I thought as soon as I read your post Phoenix! I think a 7.7 stone is going to seem small to you, now that your eye is used to seeing larger stones on your finger. I agree with DS that I think the issue is the sidestones. I think a larger center stone with 6mm sides would look great and would give you the look you love.

Thank you, junebug. I must say you, DS and the others are making a lot of sense.

 

[Phoenix]

The problem last time, in my opinion was that you couldn't handle the 1.5 ct. sides. ditto! A 2 ct center and .80's would work. ::LIKE:: But I could almost wear the 1.7 with .80 sides, so I know that is just not going to make you happy!!! ditto! (That formula of 2 to 1 for weight just doesn't work. The percentages in the 3 stone ring chart are more accurate because it deals with diameter.)ditto...

Love the idea of three SBFs!!

THank you, Yssie.

 

[Phoenix]

Thank you, Rosebloom.

 

[Phoenix]

I'm in agreement w/ the others in that DSS will set in for you soon enough and you would be resetting this 3 stone again if you used the smaller center diamond! Actually, I think you should use the 2.6ct BGD H SI-2 instead as the center stone and get smaller H side stones from BGD to use as the side stones.

Another person that I should listen to, indeed! I am admonishing myself now, lol!

Tell me, how do you decide what to do? I mean your collection is AMAZING and you seem to make all the right decisions. And here I am continually fumbling! I *hate* that apart from Holly and the pear (and even the pear - I wasn't even that sure about it initially) I keep buying, making these pieces of jewellery that are not really what I want. So I end up having to go through this tedious and time-consuming process of having to send them back and waiting (for what prob may be years) for them to sell!

 

[m-2-b]

I'm in agreement w/ the others in that DSS will set in for you soon enough and you would be resetting this 3 stone again if you used the smaller center diamond! Actually, I think you should use the 2.6ct BGD H SI-2 instead as the center stone and get smaller H side stones from BGD to use as the side stones.

Another person that I should listen to, indeed! I am admonishing myself now, lol!

Tell me, how do you decide what to do? I mean your collection is AMAZING and you seem to make all the right decisions. And here I am continually fumbling! I *hate* that apart from Holly and the pear (and even the pear - I wasn't even that sure about it initially) I keep buying, making these pieces of jewellery that are not really what I want. So I end up having to go through this tedious and time-consuming process of having to send them back and waiting (for what prob may be years) for them to sell!

Not so sure about "right" decisions, lol! Your jewelry journey over the years has inspired the rest of us here to figure out what we truly want! And, you have the ultimate ring in Holly from all of this so I think that things have turned out rather well!

As for your current situation, maybe you should keep waiting until you find what your heart truly desires! Hopefully something will pop up soon!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

In my opinion, the best option is to use the larger 2.6 carat stone for the 3 stone ring center, use the 2.3 for the pair of studs and get a match for it, sell the smaller two diamonds and use some of those funds to buy your side stones. I think the center stone of the 3 stone should be larger than your studs. Sincerely Phoenix, I think 3 cts on the ear is really too big! I love the proportions that mom2boys has for her diamonds, and the studs she has in the 2 ct range look extremely tasteful and huge! Have some jackets made for those times you need over-the-top bling, but wearing 2.3 ct each studs on daily basis is still huge!!!

I do agree on having the center stone set higher than the side stones, and I like the side stones to be tilted with the band a bit.

 

[Phoenix]

Not so sure about "right" decisions, lol! Your jewelry journey over the years has inspired the rest of us here to figure out what we truly want! And, you have the ultimate ring in Holly from all of this so I think that things have turned out rather well!

As for your current situation, maybe you should keep waiting until you find what your heart truly desires! Hopefully something will pop up soon!

Awww, you are too sweet to say all that.

I will for sure keep waiting. I can't afford to be impatient as impatience has not served me well thus far, RE the pieces up for sale!! But patience with Holly has really and truly paid off.

Thanks, mom2boys. You're a sweetie.

 

[m-2-b]

In my opinion, the best option is to use the larger 2.6 carat stone for the 3 stone ring center, use the 2.3 for the pair of studs and get a match for it, sell the smaller two diamonds and use some of those funds to buy your side stones. I think the center stone of the 3 stone should be larger than your studs. Sincerely Phoenix, I think 3 cts on the ear is really too big! I love the proportions that mom2boys has for her diamonds, and the studs she has in the 2 ct range look extremely tasteful and huge! Have some jackets made for those times you need over-the-top bling, but wearing 2.3 ct each studs on daily basis is still huge!!!

I do agree on having the center stone set higher than the side stones, and I like the side stones to be tilted with the band a bit.

DS has thought it all out for you! I would love to have jackets made for my studs, too! I'll wait to see what you do 1st!

 

[Phoenix]

In my opinion, the best option is to use the larger 2.6 carat stone for the 3 stone ring center, use the 2.3 for the pair of studs and get a match for it, sell the smaller two diamonds and use some of those funds to buy your side stones. I think the center stone of the 3 stone should be larger than your studs. Sincerely Phoenix, I think 3 cts on the ear is really too big! I love the proportions that mom2boys has for her diamonds, and the studs she has in the 2 ct range look extremely tasteful and huge! Have some jackets made for those times you need over-the-top bling, but wearing 2.3 ct each studs on daily basis is still huge!!!

I do agree on having the center stone set higher than the side stones, and I like the side stones to be tilted with the band a bit.

As mentioned I really need to listen to you, DS.

Let me ask you something though: as you know I love higher colours and the 2.374ct is a lot whiter than the 2.656ct, the former no doubt helped by the blue fluor. I'd really rather have the lower colour on the ears where noone, including myself, can see anything but the face-up colour. So can I do it keep the 2.656ct and get a match for that and use the 2.374ct for the 3-stone ring instead? Also, this way I wouldn't need a brand new setting and could just reuse the existing LM one.

RE the sidestones being tilted, what do you think of my existing LM setting? I attach below a pic of the old ring so you can see the setting a bit more clearly. Does that seem like enough tilt to you?

I really appreciate your wise advice, DS. I am very grateful that you take the time to write in with great details and suggestions.

ETA: I am just worried that if I put the 2.656ct into a 3-stone ring, the exposed sideview may show a little too much tint and thus may not be mind-clean enough for me. I'd rather not have to redo this all over again in the future.

 

[Jereni]

here's my 1.72ct 3-stone ring for your reference !

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Aaah, frankie you have the most perfect three stone in all the world. I based the proportions of my sapphire ring on your ring

Sorry for the threadjack.

 

[Jereni]

RE the sidestones being tilted, what do you think of my existing LM setting? I attach below a pic of the old ring so you can see the setting a bit more clearly. Does that seem like enough tilt to you?

I am not DS, but I think that tilt looks good...it is similar to what I had done for my three stone.

Looking forward to seeing this project!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

In my opinion, the best option is to use the larger 2.6 carat stone for the 3 stone ring center, use the 2.3 for the pair of studs and get a match for it, sell the smaller two diamonds and use some of those funds to buy your side stones. I think the center stone of the 3 stone should be larger than your studs. Sincerely Phoenix, I think 3 cts on the ear is really too big! I love the proportions that mom2boys has for her diamonds, and the studs she has in the 2 ct range look extremely tasteful and huge! Have some jackets made for those times you need over-the-top bling, but wearing 2.3 ct each studs on daily basis is still huge!!!

I do agree on having the center stone set higher than the side stones, and I like the side stones to be tilted with the band a bit.

As mentioned I really need to listen to you, DS.

Let me ask you something though: as you know I love higher colours and the 2.374ct is a lot whiter than the 2.656ct, the former no doubt helped by the blue fluor. I'd really rather have the lower colour on the ears where noone, including myself, can see anything but the face-up colour. So can I do it keep the 2.656ct and get a match for that and use the 2.374ct for the 3-stone ring instead? Also, this way I wouldn't need a brand new setting and could just reuse the existing LM one.

RE the sidestones being tilted, what do you think of my existing LM setting? I attach below a pic of the old ring so you can see the setting a bit more clearly. Does that seem like enough tilt to you?

I really appreciate your wise advice, DS. I am very grateful that you take the time to write in with great details and suggestions.

ETA: I am just worried that if I put the 2.656ct into a 3-stone ring, the exposed sideview may show a little too much tint and thus may not be mind-clean enough for me. I'd rather not have to redo this all over again in the future.

I love dreaming of your beautiful projects, Phoenix, so it is a pleasure for me! You are sweet to even listen when you have the best of taste! I can relate, though, that I have the hardest time choosing diamonds for MYSELF and it seems so easy when advising others!!!

Yes, if the 2.3 ct stone fits the setting (sorry I was in a rush to go somewhere this morning when I first posted and did not check back for the center stone specs of the first diamonds in the setting) and it is a whiter stone, then yes, I would definitely reuse that setting if Leon can remove the side baskets, replace them with smaller baskets, and then redo the cathedral sides to connect to the new baskets. I am just not sure whether that much can be done or not. But yes, the design is gorgeous and I would absolutely love one just like it! I'll do some percentages and tell you what size side stones would work.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Okay. If the diamond is around 8.5mm, then with a 70% ratio, the sides need to be 6 mm (.80 each). Here is the ratio chart again for you to see if you like 70% or another percentage better. I don't advise going larger than this or you may find you have too much finger coverage again. This will still be a significant ring, but it will be smaller looking than Holly, of course! Still, it would be close to 4 carats, so not bad at all!!! I would actually choose that ratio for myself if I were adding side stones to the diamond I have now (and my diamond is the size of the one on the chart!). (Now for an e-ring with a very large center like mom2boys, you have to have smaller sides, obviously! I am speaking more of right hand rings that do not have a very large center.)

 

[Phoenix]

RE the sidestones being tilted, what do you think of my existing LM setting? I attach below a pic of the old ring so you can see the setting a bit more clearly. Does that seem like enough tilt to you?

I am not DS, but I think that tilt looks good...it is similar to what I had done for my three stone.

Looking forward to seeing this project!

Thank you, Jereni. Good to hear that. Is this your 3-stone sapphire ring? It's gorgeous!!

 

[Phoenix]

Okay. If the diamond is around 8.5mm, then with a 70% ratio, the sides need to be 6 mm (.80 each). Here is the ratio chart again for you to see if you like 70% or another percentage better. I don't advise going larger than this or you may find you have too much finger coverage again. This will still be a significant ring, but it will be smaller looking than Holly, of course! Still, it would be close to 4 carats, so not bad at all!!! I would actually choose that ratio for myself if I were adding side stones to the diamond I have now (and my diamond is the size of the one on the chart!). (Now for an e-ring with a very large center like mom2boys, you have to have smaller sides, obviously! I am speaking more of right hand rings that do not have a very large center.)

Thank you soooo much, DS. You really are too kind.

I think for your own projects, you DO know what it is you want, it's just waiting for the right stone to materalise itself, is that not right?

I personally prefer, for *me* the 70% - 84% proportions best, though I can see the appeal of having much smaller sides to accentuate the centre stone and make it pop more. Did you see that Mom2boys is planning to upgrade the centre stone in her 3-stone ring to 4ct? Wowza, that'd be one heck of a blingy ring!! Anyway, I digress...

So 6mm or 0.80ct each sidestones it is then.

I don't know if Leon could actually fix the existing setting to accomdate smaller sides and I'd also want the centre stone to be raised by another 1mm. I will wait and see what he says.

Thanks so much again, DS. I really really appreciate you.

 

[04diamond<3]

After seeing the chart DS posted, and just always having this thought in my head (the chart just provided the correct lingo for me to express this), but I definitely think if you want your stone to pop, you should stick with 62%...I know others are pushing for you to get the biggest side stones, but I guess it depends on the look you're going for. That's just my preference...I did, however, feel the need to get diamonds the exact same size as the sapphires because I wanted more bling

 

[Phoenix]

After seeing the chart DS posted, and just always having this thought in my head (the chart just provided the correct lingo for me to express this), but I definitely think if you want your stone to pop, you should stick with 62%...I know others are pushing for you to get the biggest side stones, but I guess it depends on the look you're going for. That's just my preference...I did, however, feel the need to get diamonds the exact same size as the sapphires because I wanted more bling

I hear what you're saying.

In the spirit of my other thread in Hangout, I will go and try on various 3-stone ring combinations, to the extent that I can. I will take my own sweet time and make 1000% sure before I take the plunge - so to speak.

Thank you for your input.

 

[Laila619]

Okay. If the diamond is around 8.5mm, then with a 70% ratio, the sides need to be 6 mm (.80 each). Here is the ratio chart again for you to see if you like 70% or another percentage better. I don't advise going larger than this or you may find you have too much finger coverage again. This will still be a significant ring, but it will be smaller looking than Holly, of course! Still, it would be close to 4 carats, so not bad at all!!! I would actually choose that ratio for myself if I were adding side stones to the diamond I have now (and my diamond is the size of the one on the chart!). (Now for an e-ring with a very large center like mom2boys, you have to have smaller sides, obviously! I am speaking more of right hand rings that do not have a very large center.)

Thank you soooo much, DS. You really are too kind.

I think for your own projects, you DO know what it is you want, it's just waiting for the right stone to materalise itself, is that not right?

I personally prefer, for *me* the 70% - 84% proportions best, though I can see the appeal of having much smaller sides to accentuate the centre stone and make it pop more. Did you see that Mom2boys is planning to upgrade the centre stone in her 3-stone ring to 4ct? Wowza, that'd be one heck of a blingy ring!! Anyway, I digress...

So 6mm or 0.80ct each sidestones it is then.

I don't know if Leon could actually fix the existing setting to accomdate smaller sides and I'd also want the centre stone to be raised by another 1mm. I will wait and see what he says.

Thanks so much again, DS. I really really appreciate you.

Me too, Phoenix! I feel like that is a true 3 stone look, whereas smaller sides are still nice, but then it's more of a center stone with diamond accents look. This will be a really blingy ring!