Opinions please

[Jypsie]

Hello hello,

I have learned SO much over the past 8 months from this community - I have come to view many of the members as my big sisters and brothers when it comes to jewelry purchases and plans. For this I want to thank you all!

Hubby and I have been talking about my plans for the diamond that I received in October. I knew I wanted to start working on something, but really didn''t know what that "something" was going to be. So, we had the diamond set (the one in my avatar) into a simple and classic setting until I figured out what I''d like.

The stone is a .76ct J, VS2(maybe VS1, I can''t remember at the moment), EX/EX. I absolutely love t, it throws fire like I never thought a diamond could... and I am a BIG lover of fire... I live in California where it''s ALWAYS sunny and where there''s plenty of traffic. I keep myself content by making rainbows around the car - ceiling, door, steering wheel, etc - while sitting in traffic. hehe... the people around me probably think I''m nuts, but hey, it makes me a happy girl

Ok, so my question...

I am considering purchasing a matching diamond for the one that I have, to set as part of a 3 stone ring. The center stone shape is what has me stumped. Being that I LOVE fire and the more sparklie the better, by my personal preference, would it be silly to consider a cushion or a radiant for the center stone? I am thinking with 2 - .75ct side stones, a 1.75 center stone (if it were round) would likely be a good fit. But, I do not know what shape would look best and would help show off the side stones.

Suggestions? Pictures (even better)? Please!!

Thanks girls and gents

 

[Skippy123]

Here is a thread that should give you some ideas. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/three-stone-rings.29445/
and this one https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/size-5-show-me-three-stone-rings.80433/

eta: awesome pic DS

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I really think three round diamonds would look best since you have a .75 for a side stone. I think small rounds can go on either side of any shape, but .75 is not exactly small! Here is a picture that will show you what a 1.5 ct. stone will look like with two side .75''s. I''ll tell you that it would be very big and blingy!!!

 

[Jypsie]

Thank you, Skippy and DS!! Both very very VERY helpful links and info.

Those pics definitely help to visualize the sizes and general appearance, thank you for posting them!

 

[honey22]

Diamondseeker - that is a great pic you posted, very helpful. Maybe it could go into the helpful threads archive, though I don''t know how to get stuff into there? Anyone?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Great idea! I can do it.

 

[marcy]

I think I''d go with all 3 stones as rounds.

 

[chrono]

Since your center stone is a round, it'll look better as a 3 stone round ring.