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How will grandma's 3 stone diamond ring match up to GIA 3x?
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Re: How will grandma's 3 stone diamond ring match up to GIA
I get it!! The whole "non-engagement" thing. Blingy stand alone, but don't want center to melt into the side stones.
Ok, so I remember someone saying something about French cuts way at the beginning. Did you see any of those in person? I assure you. The sparkle pattern of a French cut is SUPER blingy. The flashes of light are HUGE!! and yet VERY different from the splintery reflections of a MRB. The french cuts can start as wide as the height of the stone, and then taper as you like. Lots of finger coverage.
Victor does an amazing job with these.
Bright Ice had one for one of her earlier settings.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-setting-and-oec-are-finally-together.173883/
https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/the-sophia-french-cut-solitaire-with-cac
Look at these settings where the french cuts were used.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...et-my-3-39-ct-oec-tapered-french-cuts.158320/
There is a whole thread of french sides. You have to check it out. And you have to go see french cuts in person. They are just amazing. The sparkle like nobody's business. Big bold flashes of light. If you go through this thread, you will see many of these PSers wear this as a stand alone.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-2011-trend-the-french-sides-collection.161358/
If you are in the SF bay area, Lang Antiques is the only retailer I know where you can see French cuts in person. They make french cut eternity bands. Maybe other PSers know of other retailers that carry them. Just look at the videos to see how they sparkle.
This gorgeous one is by ERD or maybe now BE.
Although spotlighted like a moviestar, this is how french cuts light up. The first time I saw them IRL, I was stunned by how bold and bright they are.
https://leonmege.com/portfolio/cust...ue-solitaire-sidestone-engagement-ring-detail
I get it!! The whole "non-engagement" thing. Blingy stand alone, but don't want center to melt into the side stones.
Ok, so I remember someone saying something about French cuts way at the beginning. Did you see any of those in person? I assure you. The sparkle pattern of a French cut is SUPER blingy. The flashes of light are HUGE!! and yet VERY different from the splintery reflections of a MRB. The french cuts can start as wide as the height of the stone, and then taper as you like. Lots of finger coverage.
Victor does an amazing job with these.
Bright Ice had one for one of her earlier settings.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-setting-and-oec-are-finally-together.173883/
https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/the-sophia-french-cut-solitaire-with-cac
Look at these settings where the french cuts were used.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...et-my-3-39-ct-oec-tapered-french-cuts.158320/
There is a whole thread of french sides. You have to check it out. And you have to go see french cuts in person. They are just amazing. The sparkle like nobody's business. Big bold flashes of light. If you go through this thread, you will see many of these PSers wear this as a stand alone.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-2011-trend-the-french-sides-collection.161358/
If you are in the SF bay area, Lang Antiques is the only retailer I know where you can see French cuts in person. They make french cut eternity bands. Maybe other PSers know of other retailers that carry them. Just look at the videos to see how they sparkle.
This gorgeous one is by ERD or maybe now BE.
Although spotlighted like a moviestar, this is how french cuts light up. The first time I saw them IRL, I was stunned by how bold and bright they are.
https://leonmege.com/portfolio/cust...ue-solitaire-sidestone-engagement-ring-detail
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Re: How will grandma's 3 stone diamond ring match up to GIA
Lol! Yay!
Glad I cold clarify! Exactly!
Niel,
Neat looking ring. Love the low set. Interesting with half bezel. Wasn't considering bezel half but looks nice.....I will pin. Not sure....right idea overall with size etc. It's pretty. Less classic which is nice...
LLJsmom - Cool looking ring! Like it ..... Low set, double claw prongs.... I have never viewed a French cut in person. I do remember it was mentioned somewhere along the line (must have been you). Maybe it was still when I was considering using my grandmother diamonds so much focus was on. . LGKs ring was also helpful to look at bc it showed how a ring may look if the diamonds didn't travel down the shank as much. That would work for me...save a tad $. Maybe three on esch side (till reaches side of finger)...gold band the rest of the way down. Interesting cut and does sparkle. Going to Google now...video was helpful.
I am in the DC area (north 30 miles out). Close (enough) access to Baltimore, DC and northern VA, if needed. The town I live in is small. I usually need to drive....
Pic below if anybody hasn't seen a FC. These are square not tapered.
Lol! Yay!
Glad I cold clarify! Exactly!Niel,
Neat looking ring. Love the low set. Interesting with half bezel. Wasn't considering bezel half but looks nice.....I will pin. Not sure....right idea overall with size etc. It's pretty. Less classic which is nice...
LLJsmom - Cool looking ring! Like it
..... Low set, double claw prongs.... I have never viewed a French cut in person. I do remember it was mentioned somewhere along the line (must have been you). Maybe it was still when I was considering using my grandmother diamonds so much focus was on. . LGKs ring was also helpful to look at bc it showed how a ring may look if the diamonds didn't travel down the shank as much. That would work for me...save a tad $. Maybe three on esch side (till reaches side of finger)...gold band the rest of the way down. Interesting cut and does sparkle. Going to Google now...video was helpful. I am in the DC area (north 30 miles out). Close (enough) access to Baltimore, DC and northern VA, if needed. The town I live in is small. I usually need to drive....
Pic below if anybody hasn't seen a FC. These are square not tapered.
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Re: How will grandma's 3 stone diamond ring match up to GIA
Here's some real life shots of the Leon 5 stone with traps and bullets. Center stone is an asscher and the last one is an emerald cut, but you can see the 5 stone setting on the hand for perspective.
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Here's some real life shots of the Leon 5 stone with traps and bullets. Center stone is an asscher and the last one is an emerald cut, but you can see the 5 stone setting on the hand for perspective.
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[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-asscher.148168/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-asscher.148168/[/URL]
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Re: How will grandma's 3 stone diamond ring match up to GIA
Sorry you didn't see anything interesting at the trunk show. I know several people that have worked with Pete at Quest Jewelers in northern Virginia and been very happy with their work. They also have some ready made pieces available. I understand that Charleston Alexander also has ready made settings as well. You've been to Mervis but don't know if you were looking at settings there or just stones but they do have settings there as well.
Sorry you didn't see anything interesting at the trunk show. I know several people that have worked with Pete at Quest Jewelers in northern Virginia and been very happy with their work. They also have some ready made pieces available. I understand that Charleston Alexander also has ready made settings as well. You've been to Mervis but don't know if you were looking at settings there or just stones but they do have settings there as well.
Re: How will grandma's 3 stone diamond ring match up to GIA
cinnamonstick, the picture you posted earlier of a three stone ring with round center in double claw prongs with pear sides is my engagement ring. The 1.5 ct center stone was inherited. The setting (size 5.5) was made by Steven Kirsch. I specifically requested larger pears than what Steven and Leon typically put into their three stone rings, and Steven sourced the .43 and .44 ct side stones for me. -L
cinnamonstick, the picture you posted earlier of a three stone ring with round center in double claw prongs with pear sides is my engagement ring. The 1.5 ct center stone was inherited. The setting (size 5.5) was made by Steven Kirsch. I specifically requested larger pears than what Steven and Leon typically put into their three stone rings, and Steven sourced the .43 and .44 ct side stones for me. -L
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Re: How will grandma's 3 stone diamond ring match up to GIA
Do u find your pointy claws snag? LOVE them. That is one thing I'm pretty much set on! I think it gives a ring a modern and edgy look.
Lage! So stunning! The whole ring! TY for the dimentions. For a bit I was thinking baguette but missed the sparkle a pear, round, and appearently a French give. For sure I want the sparklelage|1443402420|3932597 said:
Do u find your pointy claws snag? LOVE them. That is one thing I'm pretty much set on! I think it gives a ring a modern and edgy look.
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Re: How will grandma's 3 stone diamond ring match up to GIA
After a long talk with myself today, I would have 100% gone with the 5 stone rounder if my grandmother's stones worked. I feel the sparkle is good....color may be a J. Look great under a loupe, but can't match center H with J sides. Ugh $2,500 was a steal for 1.70cttw custom setting! that won't be happening with buying 4 new side stones. I will go smaller on the side stones vs. .50 and .35.
Well, time to shop around for the best price....hopefully I can afford it.
TY all
After a long talk with myself today, I would have 100% gone with the 5 stone rounder if my grandmother's stones worked. I feel the sparkle is good....color may be a J.
Look great under a loupe, but can't match center H with J sides. Ugh $2,500 was a steal for 1.70cttw custom setting! that won't be happening with buying 4 new side stones. I will go smaller on the side stones vs. .50 and .35. Well, time to shop around for the best price....hopefully I can afford it.
TY all
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