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Sidestones

P: 3/27/2007 7:04:27 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Would someone please show me the size difference between approx .17ct and .75ct round brilliants? I have seen a three stone Vatche ring (total sidestone weight .33ct) but I'm not sure if the sidestones will look too small. Thank you very much
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:04:27 PM

There are 46 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 3/27/2007 7:10:38 PM
hikerchick Ideal Rock Total Posts: 804 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 11/29/2006	what is the size of the center stone? the size of side stones will depend on that. Is the center stone 0.75? If so, I would think personally 0.25ct or 0.33ct would make nice side stones.
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:10:38 PM

P: 3/27/2007 7:11:58 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,899 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	What size will the center stone be?? ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:11:58 PM

P: 3/27/2007 7:14:07 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	The setting I like is this one: http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Vatche-18-KT-White-Gold-3Stone-Round-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-Setting-666.html You can't choose the size of the sidestones. My centre stone will be approx .75ct
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:14:07 PM

P: 3/27/2007 7:34:16 PM
hikerchick Ideal Rock Total Posts: 804 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 11/29/2006	Date: 3/27/2007 7:14:07 PM Author: Maisie The setting I like is this one: http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Vatche-18-KT-White-Gold-3Stone-Round-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-Setting-666.html You can't choose the size of the sidestones. My centre stone will be approx .75ct I think 0.3 sides will look very nice with a 0.75 center stone. There is a chart somewhere that shows the diamond sizes relative to each other, let me see if I can dig that up.
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:34:16 PM

P: 3/27/2007 7:47:33 PM
bosoxbw Rough Rock Total Posts: 69 Last Post: 5/10/2007 Member Since: 12/14/2006	Date: 3/27/2007 7:34:16 PM Author: hikerchick I think 0.3 sides will look very nice with a 0.75 center stone. There is a chart somewhere that shows the diamond sizes relative to each other, let me see if I can dig that up. Hikerchick, I think the sidestones are .30tcw, i.e., .15ct each. Maisie, IMO, .15 each will be too small for a .75ct center.
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:47:33 PM

P: 3/27/2007 7:51:05 PM
hikerchick Ideal Rock Total Posts: 804 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 11/29/2006	Date: 3/27/2007 7:47:33 PM Author: bosoxbw Date: 3/27/2007 7:34:16 PM Author: hikerchick I think 0.3 sides will look very nice with a 0.75 center stone. There is a chart somewhere that shows the diamond sizes relative to each other, let me see if I can dig that up. Hikerchick, I think the sidestones are .30tcw, i.e., .15ct each. Maisie, IMO, .15 each will be too small for a .75ct center. Oh, I misread then . . . yes, Maisie . . . I agree, I think 0.15 sides will be too small for a 0.75 center. I still can't find the chart I am looking for, I will keep looking.
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:51:05 PM

P: 3/27/2007 7:55:37 PM
hikerchick Ideal Rock Total Posts: 804 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 11/29/2006	http://images.amazon.com/media/i3d/01/actual-diamond-size.pdf Check this one out, it doesn't go as low as 0.15ct but it gives you an idea.
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:55:37 PM

P: 3/27/2007 7:59:51 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Thank you Hikerchick - that is most helpful!!!
Posted: 3/27/2007 7:59:51 PM

P: 3/27/2007 8:20:10 PM
hikerchick Ideal Rock Total Posts: 804 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 11/29/2006	Date: 3/27/2007 7:59:51 PM Author: Maisie Thank you Hikerchick - that is most helpful!!! You are quite welcome. I printed it and cut the rounds out and put them next to each other and I would definitely keep the side stones larger than 0.25 possibly even 0.3 as a minimum
Posted: 3/27/2007 8:20:10 PM

P: 3/27/2007 9:13:16 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	well, the ritani i tried on had .25's with a 1.5 center and I thought it looked great. they were more like accents rather than a 3 stone but very, very pretty. I think the .15's would be fine next to a .75 if you want accent stones. if you want more of an anniversary ring then yes, you'd need bigger sides. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/27/2007 9:13:16 PM

P: 3/28/2007 4:47:27 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I think I will pass on this setting. I thought it might be a nice idea to have a 3 stone but if the side stones are this small I will keep looking. I am making myself stressed trying to find a setting. I keep finding fault with them.... Ah well - I shall keep looking. I'm still waiting to hear back from WF to see if the custom design I want is affordable. I think I am just trying to find something I am happy with incase its too expensive. I am dying to get my ring!!!! Maisie
Posted: 3/28/2007 4:47:27 AM

P: 3/28/2007 8:05:49 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	maisie, I thought you were going to do the Mark Morrell, is that out of the running now? ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/28/2007 8:05:49 AM

P: 3/28/2007 8:22:19 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I listened to what people were saying about using a designer for a temporary setting. It made sense. The problem for me is that the settings that I like are around that price anyway....... I have seen the superbcert tiffany solitaire and its really lovely. I am sure they have dropped the price on it because when I was looking a couple of months ago it was around $1100 - now its around $600. I wonder if I should just get that and put more money into the diamond. Can you believe I am really fed up of thinking about this now? I keep making up my mind - then changing it again. I should decide and stop looking at anymore settings. Its only got to last me a couple of years till I upgrade.
Posted: 3/28/2007 8:22:19 AM

P: 3/28/2007 8:33:49 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	well i understand the pressure of feeling like you've got to choose the right setting. I'm right there with you expect mine has to last me a lot longer than two years. If I knew I was going to get a larger stone i'd be more inclined to put more $ in the stone now. I think the SB solitaire is the closest one to the actual tiffany out there and love it. but, you never know, you might be pleasently surprised with your WF quote.... ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/28/2007 8:33:49 AM

P: 3/28/2007 8:46:03 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I really hope so. I asked them to quote me on a platinum, euroshank bezel solitaire. I want to protect the diamond so its in perfect condition when I want to upgrade it. I love this setting and it would be amazing to get something similar but for a RB.
Posted: 3/28/2007 8:46:03 AM

P: 3/28/2007 10:40:09 AM
Kismet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,444 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 5/6/2005	Cross Jewelers has something similar (only without the criss cross). http://www.crossstylebook.com/gdn.htm _____________________________________________________ Kismet's rings
Posted: 3/28/2007 10:40:09 AM

P: 3/29/2007 4:18:05 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Thank you everybody for your help and advice. Its very much appreciated! I have had my quote in from Whiteflash and it falls just within my budget so I am really pleased! I will be going ahead sometime in the next month! I am so excited!! I will post pictures as soon as I get it! Once again - thankyou for all your help. Maisie
Posted: 3/29/2007 4:18:05 AM

P: 3/29/2007 8:12:57 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	that's wonderful maisie..can't wait to see pics when it's done!! ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/29/2007 8:12:57 AM

P: 3/29/2007 8:19:04 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I am not going to look at anymore settings lol!! I am really relieved to be able to get exactly what I want!
Posted: 3/29/2007 8:19:04 AM

P: 3/29/2007 8:32:31 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 3/29/2007 8:19:04 AM Author: Maisie I am not going to look at anymore settings lol!! that's what you have to do. I was in a jeweler store a couple of weeks ago saying how much trouble i was having decided on a setting and the gal said I should just try to narrow it down to 3, weigh the pro's on con's and then choose. After that she said to stop looking b/c there are always new beautiful designs coming out and you can drive yourself crazy. ps. my hubby was just in London and fell in love with the flapjacks. he brought a package home for all of us to try, those things are pretty darn yummy ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/29/2007 8:32:31 AM

P: 3/29/2007 8:39:55 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Maise, I am unclear as to what setting you're getting...Please splain. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 3/29/2007 8:39:55 AM

P: 3/29/2007 8:58:22 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Date: 3/29/2007 8:32:31 AM Author: mrssalvo Date: 3/29/2007 8:19:04 AM Author: Maisie I am not going to look at anymore settings lol!! that's what you have to do. I was in a jeweler store a couple of weeks ago saying how much trouble i was having decided on a setting and the gal said I should just try to narrow it down to 3, weigh the pro's on con's and then choose. After that she said to stop looking b/c there are always new beautiful designs coming out and you can drive yourself crazy. ps. my hubby was just in London and fell in love with the flapjacks. he brought a package home for all of us to try, those things are pretty darn yummy I have been driving myself mad for weeks but no more!! I shall be happy with what I am getting! Flapjacks are gorgeous!!!! Yummmmm!!!
Posted: 3/29/2007 8:58:22 AM

P: 3/29/2007 9:05:46 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I am having a bezel setting. I came to this decision after a lot of looking around and trying to choose between all the gorgeous settings out there. As I will only keep this diamond for probably 2-3 years I wanted a setting which would keep the diamond safe for when I return it for upgrade. The setting I want is not designed for a round diamond so its being slightly changed (plus it can't be exactly the same as the pic for copyright reasons!) It will be in platinum. I am having platinum as I'm not sure I will like it long term so I want to try it out so to speak. This way if I don't like the patina I can get yellow gold when I get my upgrade.
Posted: 3/29/2007 9:05:46 AM

P: 3/29/2007 5:12:28 PM
ZoeBartlett Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,879 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2006	Congratulations Maisie on deciding on a setting. Sometimes it takes someone to tell you to stop looking in order for you to do just that. I've "decided" so many times, but when my boyfriend pointed out that the more I look, the more I'll find, I knew I had to decide for good. I have and it's a good feeling when it's done. It's a beautiful ring by the way. Do you have pictures of other views?
Posted: 3/29/2007 5:12:28 PM

P: 3/29/2007 5:35:03 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Thanks Maise. I "thought" it was the pic you posted, but it could have been read another way. Probably only by me, since I was up at 4 this morning. I love the profile, got any other views??! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 3/29/2007 5:35:03 PM

P: 3/29/2007 5:40:53 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,899 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Love the setting you chose maisie, it's lovely!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 3/29/2007 5:40:53 PM

P: 3/30/2007 4:06:36 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	This is the top view of it. Its a Lucida setting so its got to be modified for a RB. I am trying to keep the squarish shape to the bezel but it means the sides will be a little bit thick - I think I will need to discuss this further with WF when I order it. I don't want it to be all metal as this might take away from the diamond.
Posted: 3/30/2007 4:06:36 AM

P: 3/30/2007 4:11:29 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Top view
Posted: 3/30/2007 4:11:29 AM

P: 3/30/2007 8:05:34 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	maisie, it's going to be beautiful. I'm so happy for you... ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/30/2007 8:05:34 AM

P: 3/30/2007 10:40:24 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	aahh thankyou
Posted: 3/30/2007 10:40:24 AM

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