TalldrinkH2o
Rough_Rock
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- Nov 19, 2014
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I am wondering your thoughts about a larger diamond with a simple setting vs a slightly smaller diamond with an elaborate setting.
The center stone will be a 2-3 ct rectangular cushion 1.1-1.14 l/w ratio
D-G
Vs1-IF
Ex polish
Ex sym
Ring size 5.5
I really want a near perfect stone and don't want to sacrifice any quality to go bigger.
The setting was planned to be custom made with French cuts tapering on each side and some other details. Because the stones will be custom cut etc the setting will cost 5k+ With that setting the center stone would be closer to the 2 ct end
I am now considering just doing a classic simple platinum setting and getting a 2.5 ct- 3 ct stone
1. because I have seen that many designers have stock settings with the French cuts and while it is definitely beautiful it's more common than I initially thought
2. Because I am debating if putting all the money into the main diamond is a better choice
Let me also say that I am very sentimental and that this ring will be my forever ring. I planned either way to do a diamond wedding band.
The face up size difference would end up being for example a 7.8 x 6.9 l/w stone vs 8.4 x 7.5 l/w stone
Is that much of a size difference worth giving up the elaborate setting? I know it's not much but it's definitely a difference on the finger.
Those with elaborate settings- do you get sick of them?
You help and advice is appreciated I've been driving myself and my fiancé nuts for 2 months.
The center stone will be a 2-3 ct rectangular cushion 1.1-1.14 l/w ratio
D-G
Vs1-IF
Ex polish
Ex sym
Ring size 5.5
I really want a near perfect stone and don't want to sacrifice any quality to go bigger.
The setting was planned to be custom made with French cuts tapering on each side and some other details. Because the stones will be custom cut etc the setting will cost 5k+ With that setting the center stone would be closer to the 2 ct end
I am now considering just doing a classic simple platinum setting and getting a 2.5 ct- 3 ct stone
1. because I have seen that many designers have stock settings with the French cuts and while it is definitely beautiful it's more common than I initially thought
2. Because I am debating if putting all the money into the main diamond is a better choice
Let me also say that I am very sentimental and that this ring will be my forever ring. I planned either way to do a diamond wedding band.
The face up size difference would end up being for example a 7.8 x 6.9 l/w stone vs 8.4 x 7.5 l/w stone
Is that much of a size difference worth giving up the elaborate setting? I know it's not much but it's definitely a difference on the finger.
Those with elaborate settings- do you get sick of them?
You help and advice is appreciated I've been driving myself and my fiancé nuts for 2 months.