I’m a cluster-lover. Would it be terrible to replace the center stone?

[elle_71125]

I couldn't care less about period appropriate. All I know is that I would pop that pearl out immediately and replace it with a bright, juicy pop of color. Sapphire, emerald, ruby, pink spinel…really, any color will look amazing in there. I find all diamond rings look kind of boring for me, but I am a colored gem gal so I guess that’s to be expected.

If you’ve seen @mrs-b new peridot cluster, you‘ll see exactly what I mean. Diamonds and CS gems are a match made in heaven.
Btw. Congrats on your new ring. It is gorgeous and absolutely blintastic!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Hahahaha, and I'm currently looking at taking a cluster ring I have that has a round pink sapphire in it out and replacing it with a pearl. I'm no help.

We could trade stones!

 

[stepcutnut]

Gorgeous Cluster ring! Although the pearl is lovely I would also look into removing it to replace with another stone. A pop of color would be nice or even a white diamond to take the place of the pearl. I have a oversized old cut cluster ring that is all diamonds and I do love it but have seen some fabulous clusters with a colored stone center and really like those as well. Good luck with your decision, can't wait to see what you decide

 

[CaseyLouLou]

I have replaced a couple of pearls and it is totally doable. In my case the jeweler just added a new low set crown to fit the new stone.

Good find!

 

[Ionysis]

First thing I thought when I saw the ring was the Pearl needs replacing with an old cut diamond. Do it!!

 

[rubyruby]

What a gorgeous find!! I’ll agree that if you don’t love the pearl, replace it with something you do like. When I was designing my ring, I went with a low color OEC (O-P; it has a yellowish tint) and set in in yellow gold to enhance the color. I gives the center stone a distinct look so that all diamonds don’t blend together—not that there is anything wrong with having all the diamonds blend together for a huge BLING effect! Just something to consider.

 

[jeweln]

My 2 cents :
I would leave the pearl or replace it with a light colored stone or a diamond , Because of the double halo , the pearl space looks small and a dark colored stone will draw the eyes to it . I think the proportion of the center and the halo may not match .

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

My 2 cents :
I would leave the pearl or replace it with a light colored stone or a diamond , Because of the double halo , the pearl space looks small and a dark colored stone will draw the eyes to it . I think the proportion of the center and the halo may not match .

Yes, I agree. You make an excellent point. Thanks.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Still waiting on Fed Ex. Latest updated ETA in Monday.

 

[Niel]

Idk man I really fabulous akoya would be a great ring and an easy swap

 

[musicloveranthony]

A sugarloaf sapphire or emerald would look so awesome there or a high-dome rose cut diamond with a warmer tone!

 

[stepcutnut]

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Wow! Those are so cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[stepcutnut]

Wow! Those are so cool. Thanks for sharing.

I thought these would offer a nice visual to help you make your decision

 

[88_star]

A sugarloaf big 3 (sapphire, ruby, or emerald) or even a juicy tourmaline or garnet would be great in there. I think something colorful and rounded would be great contrast to all the diamonds.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

It’s here!!!! And I love it.

 

[stepcutnut]

So Lovely!

 

[jeweln]

It’s here!!!! And I love it.

Looks spectacular

 

[Mreader]

It’s here!!!! And I love it.

Dazzling!

 

[LilAlex]

It’s here!!!! And I love it.

Great ring and a great quote!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Ok! Went to my ‘local’ today and we popped out the pearl. The diamonds are the most sparkly I’ve ever seen, and it just makes me want more! So we found a 1.04 ct oec in her inventory that looks great with the other stones. They are really white—the G we popped in first looked a bit yellow, so this is a F as graded in house. It’s going to GIA then will get set. Woo hoo!

 

[Ionysis]

Oh this is going to be amaaaaaaaaazing! I’m so excited for you!

 

[LilAlex]

^ Crying a little for that lonely pearl...maybe carry it in your pocket when you wear the ring.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

^ Crying a little for that lonely pearl...maybe carry it in your pocket when you wear the ring.

I have it. The nacre was abraded and…well spotty. Would you like it ?

 

[stepcutnut]

I am glad you chose to go with a diamond center, I think you will love the continuity(I really love mine) and am super excited to see this finished, it will be a fabulous disco ball on your finger

 

[icy_jade]

I have it. The nacre was abraded and…well spotty. Would you like it ?

Can the pearl be a natural pearl? Just wondering why anyone would use such an expensive setting otherwise?

The halo is stunning. Good catch!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Can the pearl be a natural pearl? Just wondering why anyone would use such an expensive setting otherwise?

The halo is stunning. Good catch!

Thanks! I’d have to send it to a lab to be sure, but looking in the drill hole, it doesn’t look it. It was listed as cultured by the vendor, too. I got a new-to-me camera today, a Canon 5D ii, so once I get it set up with the macro lens, I will post a picture. It’s a fair question, because the ring looks like it was made for the pearl.

 

[LilAlex]

got a new-to-me camera today, a Canon 5D ii,

Awesome camera! Careful -- they do not float in case are wondering. That is how I moved on to my (very used) 5D MkIV. (Wit, maybe it was my 6D that sank.)

Thank you for the kind pearl offer. I know your will take good care of her!

 

[JV36912]

OMG this is going to be amazing! Cant wait to see the finished piece!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

It’s a dreary day here, but my dinner plate ring still sparkles like crazy! The oec I bought from my local came back as a circular brillant, F VS1 from GIA. I’m wearing the cluster as I picked it up today, next to my D VS2. Don’t have a less-colored old cut ring, so this will be a new experience.