Color/Clarity for Emerald Cut Sidestones

[NYPrincess]

Hi All,

This is my first post and I am thrilled to have found Pricescope. I am going to have my emerald cut diamond reset into a three stone ring with two EC sidestones in 18k white gold or platinum. My question is: what color and clarity stones would look best with an E/VS1 center stone? While my center stone is not large at .65, it is a very clear, white stone and I do not want the sidestones to detract from the center stone. I have seen some semi-mounts that have G-H/SI1 stones but I am unsure as to whether or not they would look right with my center stone. I also do not want to spend a fortune on the remount.

I welcome any advice or comments you could share with this "newbie".

 

[jaz464]

For ECs, I would not want to go below VS2. Colorwise, I would prefer F or better with an E center, though I would consider G possibly.

 

[Gypsy]

I would be fine with an H. I would look for F G H myself.

 

[decodelighted]

In round stones I find that smaller stones look WHITER ... so, say, you could pair "H" with "E" ... but I don''t think that emeralds work the same way.

"F" would be safe ... "G" only if you see it in different lights to be sure ... no on "H". IMHO.

(Though I will say that I love my "H" color Asscher on it''s OWN -- it seems like a big color jump next to "E" -- when you''ll be comparing all the time)

 

[NYPrincess]

That makes sense that round stones would look whiter due to the brilliance factor. My EC is currently set in platinum with two .33 trillions that are G color. When the ring is clean, I don''t notice the color difference but sometimes in certain lights, I can see a faint hint of color in the sidestones. Most days it doesn''t bother me. The trillions are nice stones but I think they are too busy next to my EC. I originally wanted a three stone EC ring so I am going to go ahead and get what I really love instead of wearing something I like.

I would welcome any comments on the clarity of the sidestones as well. Also, can anyone suggest online vendors? I found a mounting at Facets however, it would have to be custom made for my center stone. The one shown online is for a one carat center stone.

 

[Gypsy]

Sorry I agree with the H is out with an E center... did not see that. FG for me too. F probably.