I would like to buy a 3 stone ring with larger center stone and smaller side stones. Would my best option be:
1. to buy a loose center stone online and buy the setting and side stones locally, or
2. buy 3 loose stones online and have them set locally?
If #2 is the best option, how do I "match" the sidestones? Do I just find diamonds with similar characteristics, or does this need to be done visually? Do vendors sell matched pairs? Also, are there any guidelines as to how big the sidestones should be if the center stone is ~ 1.0 carat? Thanks for your help,
Jason
1. to buy a loose center stone online and buy the setting and side stones locally, or
2. buy 3 loose stones online and have them set locally?
If #2 is the best option, how do I "match" the sidestones? Do I just find diamonds with similar characteristics, or does this need to be done visually? Do vendors sell matched pairs? Also, are there any guidelines as to how big the sidestones should be if the center stone is ~ 1.0 carat? Thanks for your help,
Jason