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Engagement Ring Upgrade Project

Shannon72781

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Hi all, I’m approaching 14 years married and am now able to comfortably upgrade my ering. My current ring is 1.22 G SI1 WF ES round brilliant. Ring size is 3.5
I wear it with 2 eternity bands: my wedding band with 7 point melee and second band open basket with 25 pointers. To note, my ering prongs have been eaten into by my wedding band so need to consider height of a new setting (or…a spacer)

Here are the 3 diamonds in the running, I will keep my original stone for a future project so etailer agnostic:




Setting:





For the setting, I’m looking for yellow gold with a platinum head. I currently don’t have side stones and because I wear it with 2 eternity bands, I’m not 100% sure I should get sidestones so also looking for opinions there. I need a thin band and love a tapered look as well.

Welcome all thoughts and opinions!

Current set

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If you're interested, then don't forget about Continental Diamond Legacy series, JannPaul Decagon, and Victor Canera.
 
What an exciting project! I love your current set (and your nails!). Since you wear two eternity bands, I would recommend no sidestones.

Would you consider this 2.833 H? It would get you to 9.15mm.


Other options:




I believe the Valoria can be customized to have a platinum head.

 
What an exciting project! I love your current set (and your nails!). Since you wear two eternity bands, I would recommend no sidestones.

Would you consider this 2.833 H? It would get you to 9.15mm.


Other options:




I believe the Valoria can be customized to have a platinum head.


Good gravy, Kim N - that 2.498 F VS2 momentarily took my breath away...look at that tight table width and puffy crown height!
You just won at the forum today. :lol-2:
 
What an exciting project! I love your current set (and your nails!). Since you wear two eternity bands, I would recommend no sidestones.

Would you consider this 2.833 H? It would get you to 9.15mm.


Other options:




I believe the Valoria can be customized to have a platinum head.


That is the poofiest I have ever seen in an ACA.
 
I was considering purchasing the 2.38G. Here’s a video for you to see it. I ended up going with another stone…


ETA: The 2.28 was a slightly better performer and a high G, I don’t know if it’s currently available though. My SA said both are beautiful and eye clean!
 
I was considering purchasing the 2.38G. Here’s a video for you to see it. I ended up going with another stone…


ETA: The 2.28 was a slightly better performer and a high G, I don’t know if it’s currently available though. My SA said both are beautiful and eye clean!

Thank you! How cool to see it in another video setting. Both are beautiful
 
What an exciting project! I love your current set (and your nails!). Since you wear two eternity bands, I would recommend no sidestones.

Would you consider this 2.833 H? It would get you to 9.15mm.


Other options:




I believe the Valoria can be customized to have a platinum head.


Thank you for the thoughtful reply! The 2.8ct look gorgeous but I am trying to keep it between 2.25-2.5. I even have some “concern” at that size that it will look huge on my little finger and do want to wear it daily :)

I’m definitely leaning towards no sidestones to keep it cleaner looking. Both settings you provided are right up my alley.

Thank you for all the suggestions for further consideration!
 
dumb question, does that enhance performance?

My eyes and mind prefer a smaller 54-56 table paired with a 34.5-35.0 crown angle and 40.6-40.7 pavilion angle with as much crown height as possible to get a better chance at leaning towards more fire.
 
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