in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on sides

[beaujolais]

In a 3-stone, do you prefer:

1 clear stone in the middle and colored stones on each side of it
or
a clear stone on each side of the colored center stone?

I know it's really just personal preference but I wanted to see what you thought. Yes, I know, you don't need to have any clear stones but pick from the above two choices, if you would. Thanks.

 

[gayani1]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

a clear stone on each side of the colored center stone

 

[jbkhere]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

Hi Sonoma!
I'd probably say color in the middle clear on the sides. But it would really depend on which stone you wanted to highlight. I've got a trillion Mahenge that I'm toying with setting with some trillion danburites on the sides.

But I also love LOVE Chrono's AVC with the red spinel sides <drool>

Of course my own personal fav is three of the same color (I'm sorry - I couldn't resist )

 

[beaujolais]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

Thanks GA!

Hi JBK !

Your 3-stone is just spectacular! The color!!!! Sapphire?

Yes, I adore Chrono's AVC!

Ah ha - I just realized proportion plays a big role. If I have colored stones on the sides of a clear center, I'd want the sides to be lots smaller.

Thanks so much.

 

[dk168]

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My ER was a 3-stone all EC diamond ring, and my current day to day ring on my left hand ring finger is a 3-stone heart ruby centre with 2 RB sides.

My next ring for the left hand ring finger is likely to be another 3-stone ring, with a pink sapphire heart in the centre with 2 RB sides. However, that is subjected to change, as I may opt for a diamond halo instead.

In short, I like 3-stone rings in all diamonds or with a CS centre.

DK

 

[T L]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

In a 3-stone, do you prefer:

1 clear stone in the middle and colored stones on each side of it
or
a clear stone on each side of the colored center stone?

I know it's really just personal preference but I wanted to see what you thought. Yes, I know, you don't need to have any clear stones but pick from the above two choices, if you would. Thanks.

I think it depends more on the color match up. I like pairing warm with cool stones.

I have some rings where the stones on the sides are darker and the stone in the middle is lighter, but the color scheme goes really well together, and each stone enhances the other. I also have some multistone rings with lighter stones on the side as well. I don't think they necessarily have to be clear stones, unless you're looking for diamond sides.

If however, you're strictly using clear stones, I would prefer them on the sides.

 

[Enerchi]

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Personal preference is CS in the centre, clear on the sides. I have a 3 stone sapphire that is coloured but I have the dark in the centre, which IMO, seems more visually balanced.

 

[endless_summer]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

In a 3-stone, do you prefer:

1 clear stone in the middle and colored stones on each side of it
or
a clear stone on each side of the colored center stone?

I know it's really just personal preference but I wanted to see what you thought. Yes, I know, you don't need to have any clear stones but pick from the above two choices, if you would. Thanks.

I think it depends more on the color match up. I like pairing warm with cool stones.

I have some rings where the stones on the sides are darker and the stone in the middle is lighter, but the color scheme goes really well together, and each stone enhances the other. I also have some multistone rings with lighter stones on the side as well. I don't think they necessarily have to be clear stones, unless you're looking for diamond sides.

If however, you're strictly using clear stones, I would prefer them on the sides.

+1! For some reason, I much prefer colored center with clear sides to clear center with colored sides - I wish I could articulate a reason, but that's my preference. With all colored stones - I think it just depends on the color scheme

 

[jbkhere]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

Thanks GA!

Hi JBK !

Your 3-stone is just spectacular! The color!!!! Sapphire?

Yes, I adore Chrono's AVC!

Ah ha - I just realized proportion plays a big role. If I have colored stones on the sides of a clear center, I'd want the sides to be lots smaller.

Thanks so much.

Thank you! They are tanzanites. 5.5mm 6mm 5.5mm

So c'mon! Why the question - working on anything??

 

[the_mother_thing]

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For me, it would depend on the purpose/meaning of the ring. If it were an ering and I was a modern traditionalist, I would say diamond in the middle flanked by colored gems. If it were a non-ering, I would say color center and clear/white flanking gems. I will caveat this though with a ring I have with a clear center stone that I plan to flank with two rubies, as ruby is mine & my daughter's birthstone and I want to give it to her one day. I don't wear a TON of jewelry and generally stick with staple pieces except for special occasions, so most of my jewelry is tied to a meaning, memory or significance in some way.

 

[beaujolais]

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Agreed, meaning can trump everything, JC.

JBK, o.k., I was thinking tanzanite or sapphire. Not really working on anything just had that question in my head and finally posted it. Thanks for asking, though.

Actually, working on listing some stones, mainly. The long list (meaning if it happens - o.k., but no emergency) includes an unheated tanzanite like yours (primarily grey/but very trichroic), a pink morganite and a rose gold band.

 

[the_mother_thing]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

Agreed, meaning can trump everything, JC.

JBK, o.k., I was thinking tanzanite or sapphire. Not really working on anything just had that question in my head and finally posted it. Thanks for asking, though.

Actually, working on listing some stones, mainly. The long list (meaning if it happens - o.k., but no emergency) includes an unheated tanzanite like yours (primarily grey/but very trichroic), a pink morganite and a rose gold band.

I am on the hunt for something peachy-pink/red if you have something that fits the bill what you plan to list. I am not particular about whether it is a sapphire, spinel, etc, just looking for something in that color range that is on the more durable side. Not an urgent need but if I happened across the right gem/s, I would snatch it up.

 

[beaujolais]

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Sure thing, JC. I don't think I have anything in those colors but I'll find you if I do. Thanks for asking. Have you put up a WTB on LT? Sometimes that is useful.

I have to do the photos on a light green Dan Stair, Oyo Nigeria, tourmaline, 2 ct.?, brilliant cushion, which is the most brilliant, scintillating, well cut stone I've ever seen, basically. (I just have too many light greens & blues.) I shot it once and the cutting looked awesome but the color greyed out in the photos for some reason.(?)

And, this is kinda fun - 5 mm white with pale blue overtone sapphire (Rio Grande) studs in BGD martini settings. Somehow they look too big on me; I don't quite understand why either. It upsets me that they look/feel too big cause the setting & stones are really neat. I like small and 5 mm is not big. They should work for me but the size just doesn't. Maybe I'll try to post a photo here & get the opinion of all you bright people.

 

[the_mother_thing]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

Sure thing, JC. I don't think I have anything in those colors but I'll find you if I do. Thanks for asking. Have you put up a WTB on LT? Sometimes that is useful.

Thanks! I haven't put out a WTB yet because I am still browsing and trying to decide what I would want to do with it if I found it. I would really love to find a couple matched small ones to alternate with diamonds in a pretty, simple, milgrained band.

Once my Alex ring is finished, I will probably dig in on the hunt a little harder. Hoping to see CADs on that this week.

 

[beaujolais]

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"will probably dig in on the hunt a little harder."

The alternating band sounds absolutely lovely! Esp, those colors with millgrain. Best wishes for great CADS.

 

[chrono]

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It will depend on the actual colour combination (properties of the stones and hue/saturation/tone match up). I like both ways equally and in various proportions (same and bigger/smaller). It's all about what you want to highlight and effect you aim to achieve.

 

[blingyjules]

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I prefer the coloured stone in the middle and diamonds either side.

 

[minousbijoux]

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I too much prefer the colored stone in the center with diamond sides than the other way around. In fact, I do not care for rings that have the diamond center flanked by large colored stones - the only instance where I like a center diamond flanked by colored stones is when the side stones are small embellishments as part of the design, as was done with many deco rings.

Its a good question, SC, and really makes me stop and think why I have such arbitrary likes and dislikes!

 

[beaujolais]

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"The only instance where I like a center diamond flanked by colored stones is when the side stones are small embellishments as part of the design."

+1

I do believe it is about balance. The eye is more drawn to the colored stone(s). Something like that. Thanks, all, for helping me figure this out!

 

[toaster]

Re: in a 3-stone, 1 clear stone inthe middle or clears on s

my right hand 3-stone is sapphire center flanked by 2 diamonds.

if i were wearing it as an e-ring i'd probably want a diamond in the center flanked by color....