3 stone setting advice!

[wbarnwell]

1. G VS2 by what standards? Are these GIA/AGS stones? EGL USA?
2. I don't like the way the prongs on the sidestones come out at an angle relative to the prongs on the center - I think it looks a bit awkward and doesn't really complement the otherwise very linear and geometric design. I much prefer the way WF and BGD addressed the issue of how to angle the sidestones: the basket on the center is a V instead of a |_| and the sidestone prongs sit adjacent the legs of the V

The diamonds are GIA certified. I've already presented them in other threads, but from everyone who has commented, as well as in my opinion, they should be great. I would be happy to post them here if you wanted to throw in your .02

Yeah, I agree it looks awkward in the picture, I'm trying to find out if that is how they will actually look IRL. The way it looks in the CAD doesn't even seem like that would work, practically. But yeah, I agree with you about the way that WF and BGD have gone about it. Their settings are the inspiration for this one.

I talked to Yekutiel, and he assured me that the prongs will not split away from each other when the actual cast is made, and it will look exactly like the WF setting that I showed him. He also confirmed that the center stone will be sitting slightly higher up than it does in the CAD. I think he was really just trying to bring me a long in the process as he has this setting made, which I appreciate.

In addtion to everything that Yssie has said, which I 100% agree with, I would also raise the center just a smidge. Do you see how it is raised just slightly higher in the BGD setting? I think it makes it look more elegant.

Yes, and Yekutiel says that the stone will in fact be sitting higher than it does in the CAD (he said this without me even mentioning it). So, I think we are on the same page.

I do like the look of Yssie's picture on the right better for this and I definitely think the main stone needs to be clawed. The side stones may be too small to do that? (Can't remember if I've seen pics of all stones with claws or if it's just the main one.) I'd go for claws all around if it's feasible.

That is the BGD setting that we have been talking about on the right, and my setting will have the same claws on the center stone that it does.

Thanks for all the input everyone! I will keep updating as things proceed.

 

[wbarnwell]

I'm having a minor freak out about the wedding band not sitting flush with the ring. Yekutiel told me a while back that a wedding band will never sit 100% flush with this kind of setting. Now I am afraid that is a bad move on my part. I honestly am not sure that I like that, and I'm not sure that my girl friend would prefer it, either. I have no idea what to do. I've already made it this far...

 

[SMC]

I don't think that you will notice that they don't sit flush. It's more of a problem when the center stone is much larger than the side stones. I don't see that problem with your stones - the center stone is bigger but it's not much much bigger. The gap, if there is one, won't be very big. If it's an absolute deal breaker, you can explore settings with Yekutiel that will allow a band to sit flush? BGD told me that a trellis would allow a band to sit flush. Their Truth x 3 also seems to allow a flush band too: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/truth-x-3-platinum-5450p

 

[wbarnwell]

I don't think that you will notice that they don't sit flush. It's more of a problem when the center stone is much larger than the side stones. I don't see that problem with your stones - the center stone is bigger but it's not much much bigger. The gap, if there is one, won't be very big. If it's an absolute deal breaker, you can explore settings with Yekutiel that will allow a band to sit flush? BGD told me that a trellis would allow a band to sit flush. Their Truth x 3 also seems to allow a flush band too: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/truth-x-3-platinum-5450p

That makes me feel a little better, thanks. I just need to talk to Yekutiel in the morning about it. Originally he sent me this setting:




Not the best pictures, but I did like this setting, it just wasn't my first choice. I wonder if one would sit flush with it?

 

[SMC]

I think a band will sit flush with that setting but Yekutiel will let you know for sure. Good luck!

Also, both of your settings (and your stones) look lovely. I'm sure your future fiancee will be pleased with either one! It's only hard to decide when you have lots of options.

 

[JulieN]

The wax looks pretty.

 

[wbarnwell]

The wax looks pretty.

Yeah, the lines on it are great. It has a nice flow to it, especially if you could see some better angles of it, he sent me a video that I can't upload here.

 

[SB621]

I wouldn't worry about the flush fit at all. I'm assuming with a 3 stone ering you are limited to what bands you can wear anyhow so she will probably get a plain comfort fit gold band? If that is correct that no one will even notice it is not flush.

Wax looks very good!

I have a 3 stone that does not sit flush at all with a 2.5mm wedding band that I sometimes wear with it but I get complimented on it all the time. I will try to upload a picture later for you to see if that helps.

EDIT: On 2nd thought this might help you more so you can see a range of what ppl wear. Many of the 3 stone rings are pictured with wedding bands in these threads. I hope this helps put your mind at ease. It will look lovely regardless!

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-3-stone-rings.141064/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-3-stone-rings.141064/[/URL]

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/three-stone-girls-with-one-carat-or-less-center-stones.171469/?hilit=three%20stone%20rings']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/three-stone-girls-with-one-carat-or-less-center-stones.171469/?hilit=three%20stone%20rings[/URL]

 

[wbarnwell]

^^ Thanks again for the reassurance!

I just got off the phone with Yekutiel, and he told me that we could make one sit flush if we wanted to. He said he could "groove" one side so that a band would sit flush.

He also said that he is going to lower the "airspace" - he might have used another term - but he is talking about the space between the shank and the basket, again I may be using the wrong term- but, the BGD has a good deal of space there and we are going to try and bring it down some to streamline it.

If I haven't said this before, ID has been working with me very closely on this, and from a consumer's standpoint, it has been very helpful. I am glad that I have a jeweler that I can pick up and call at any time.

 

[bunnycat]

^^ Thanks again for the reassurance!

I just got off the phone with Yekutiel, and he told me that we could make one sit flush if we wanted to. He said he could "groove" one side so that a band would sit flush.

He also said that he is going to lower the "airspace" - he might have used another term - but he is talking about the space between the shank and the basket, again I may be using the wrong term- but, the BGD has a good deal of space there and we are going to try and bring it down some to streamline it.

If I haven't said this before, ID has been working with me very closely on this, and from a consumer's standpoint, it has been very helpful. I am glad that I have a jeweler that I can pick up and call at any time.

Honestly, I wouldn't cut away one side and leave the ring assymetrical, but that's just me. I'd rather a small gap. Another thing you could do is use a very thin spacer between the ring and wedding band, that could help "even" it out in to sort of a large-small-large look. I think the tiny spacer tends to look nice on a ring where there's a gap between the main ring and band.

 

[wbarnwell]

New Photos:

 

[wbarnwell]

This is a video of the OTHER setting that he sent to me, the one in the waxed pictures above. The video gives you a much better feel for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Eru2gS8Uk

 

[bunnycat]

This is a video of the OTHER setting that he sent to me, the one in the waxed pictures above. The video gives you a much better feel for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Eru2gS8Uk

I really like that setting WB. Are you considering it instead?

 

[wbarnwell]

This is a video of the OTHER setting that he sent to me, the one in the waxed pictures above. The video gives you a much better feel for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Eru2gS8Uk

I really like that setting WB. Are you considering it instead?

I like it too. I originally ruled it out, because I was dead set on the WF/BGD design, but the more I look at that setting, the more I see it's appeal. It really flows well. It's good to have options, but man, this is a tough decision! My girlfriend likes things to be simple and elegant, which honestly, I think both achieve.

I feel like I should start a poll thread to get a better idea of what women in general would choose.

 

[wbarnwell]

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[wbarnwell]

Alright, I just got pictures and videos from the new mold in. I'm going to post a link to the videos, but here are the pictures for now!



Let me know what you think?

 

[wbarnwell]

http://youtu.be/1670Hrwno3Q
http://youtu.be/FyGXLqq4hmo

Thanks in advance!

 

[04diamond<3]

It looks great!!!

 

[JulieN]

So the blue wax and the red wax are different? The red one is higher, but kind of flowy, curvy. The blue one has baskets that aren't as curvy.

What is her finger size?

 

[bunnycat]

It looks fine! Are you still trying to decide between the two?

 

[wbarnwell]

So the blue wax and the red wax are different? The red one is higher, but kind of flowy, curvy. The blue one has baskets that aren't as curvy.

What is her finger size?

She has a 5.25 finger

The only thing about the red wax is that it doesn't have the side stone prongs on it, so I wonder how different it would look with them on it.

I know that my girlfriend does not like rings that sit really high on your finger, which is why I like that the blue one is set a little lower than the red. Also the side stones appear to be angled outward more on the blue setting. However, I think I may like the lines on the red one just a little bit more, in terms of its all around flow.

ID is waiting on my go ahead to make the ring, so I'm trying to gather as many last minute opinions as possible.

 

[wbarnwell]

It looks fine! Are you still trying to decide between the two?

Yeah...I mean unless the consensus is that the red setting looks better than the blue, I'm probably just going to go with the blue. Its the setting that ID and I have been talking to each other about for a while, modeling it after the White Flash "Trois Brilliant", and honestly I don't know how inconvenient it would be to switch my mind at this point, or how much work it was for them to work up those CADs and mold for the blue ring.

Edit: Pictures for reference:

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Very pretty! I like the blue on as I wouldn't want it to sit too high. I wouldn't worry about the wedding band being totally flush, either. I actually like it better when they are not! Don't mention it to her!

 

[wbarnwell]

Don't mention it to her!

Now that is sound advice!

 

[wbarnwell]

I just gave ID the GO AHEAD!

 

[Laila619]

I think it'll be perfect! I have a 3 stone that doesn't sit totally flush, and it's not an issue at all.

 

[wbarnwell]

I think it'll be perfect! I have a 3 stone that doesn't sit totally flush, and it's not an issue at all.

I think it will be too! Yekutiel has done a great job of getting me exactly what I wanted!

 

[Enerchi]

Too late but I also prefer the blue because it looks like more light is getting in than the trellis style. I prefer the blue shoulders and the stone angles,too.

I have a BGD trellis 3 stone and none of the rings I wear with it sit flush. I prefer the non flush because it gives definition to each ring.

 

[wbarnwell]

Too late but I also prefer the blue because it looks like more light is getting in than the trellis style. I prefer the blue shoulders and the stone angles,too.

I have a BGD trellis 3 stone and none of the rings I wear with it sit flush. I prefer the non flush because it gives definition to each ring.

Well that's the one that I went with, so good!

 

[Enerchi]

Too late but I also prefer the blue because it looks like more light is getting in than the trellis style. I prefer the blue shoulders and the stone angles,too.

I have a BGD trellis 3 stone and none of the rings I wear with it sit flush. I prefer the non flush because it gives definition to each ring.

Well that's the one that I went with, so good!

Yup! You'll be very happy w it when it's done. Yekutiel is great for getting you just what you want! I'm excited to see it finished!