Picking pear side stones - Take #2! Opinions?

[tweeter8177]

I wasn't sure if I should start a new topic or add onto the old, so sorry if I should have asked this the other way!

Anyway, I would love your opinions on these 2 options for pear stones for a classic 3 stone ring by SK. Unfortunately I don't have the dimensions on the pears (asking Steven for them) and I am interested in the length/width ratio to help figure this out. The center diamond is 3.25 carat and the choices are 1.04 total carat weight (left) or .85 total carat weight (right). I kind of pieced the 2 pictures together so I am also including each separate picture. One of the pears is a bit crooked in one picture...

I would really appreciate your feedback! Also, any sign of bow-ties? I am not sure if you could even tell without seeing them in person.

Thank you!!!!

 

[heididdl]

top one in box to die for

 

[bbziggy]

I like the top as well. The pairs seem more chubby and I like that ! beautiful!!

 

[chel180]

I like the top pair too the more squat shape seems to go better with your large centre stone.

 

[starshine]

Number 1! *swoon*

 

[Rosebloom]

I absolutely love the 1 carat pair! Perfection!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

So funny but I absolutely like the length and proportions of the second pair (.85's) SO much better! The others are much too chubby! Very surprised at the answers!

 

[marymm]

My vote also goes for the 1.04ctw pair - love them paired with your center stone!

 

[Niel]

ah good! i was hoping you'd get to see it with chubby ones! i really love those.

 

[Laila619]

So funny but I absolutely like the length and proportions of the second pair (.85's) SO much better! The others are much too chubby! Very surprised at the answers!

Me too, I like the skinnier pair.

 

[gregchang35]

# 2= seems more in proportion and delicate compared the other set. But, if you like the ring to POP- then the other set.

 

[Enerchi]

So funny but I absolutely like the length and proportions of the second pair (.85's) SO much better! The others are much too chubby! Very surprised at the answers!

Me too, I like the skinnier pair.

Me three. I prefer #2 as well. I like the length of the pears- will give great finger width coverage.

 

[tweeter8177]

I should add that I really do prefer a more substantial look versus dainty if that makes a difference . As some of you know, I was hesitant on the smaller set. With the added choice of the bigger 1.04 set, I initially liked them right away but then I started wondering if they were a too chubby. The picture of the 1.04 set isn't as good as the .84 (the pears seem tilted), so I am hoping Steven will send a bit more info on them.

I really do value everyone's opinion so keep it coming! I honestly didn't think that the pears would be the biggest challenge in this whole project!

Thank you!!!

 

[maccers]

I like the chubby bigger pair especially knowing your wish for a more substantial look!

Eta: but you can't go wrong with either set.

 

[lknvrb4]

I love the 1.04 pair with your diamond!

 

[Catmom]

I really like the chubby pears but I don't think they let your center stone shine. I think the smaller pears are a perfect accent to your diamond and let it be the center of attention. The chubby pears with your diamond make a solid grouping and the center stone does not stand out if that makes sense, lol.

 

[Taylorbug!]

So funny but I absolutely like the length and proportions of the second pair (.85's) SO much better! The others are much too chubby! Very surprised at the answers!

Me too, I like the skinnier pair.

Me three. I prefer #2 as well. I like the length of the pears- will give great finger width coverage.

I like the skinner pair as well. Seems to flow better with your center stone.

 

[kemurphy]

They are both gorgeous, but I prefer the #2. It think it makes your center stone the focal point and looks more graceful.

 

[tyty333]

I like number 2...the pears look longer even though they are smaller. The fat pears arent bad though. Cant go wrong with
either IMO.

 

[motownmama]

chubbies for me!!!!

 

[junebug17]

You know, something about those chubby pears appeals to me - and yet I think in the long run the smaller ones are going to afford more finger coverage because of their length. I'm leaning towards the smaller ones. I think both sizes look very pretty.

 

[two_little_birds]

I like both options, but if I could only pick one it would be the 1st pair (chubbies). Something just keeps drawing me back to them.

 

[wakingdreams53]

Love #1, love the blingy look, love love love!

Pears are such a thing that either you like long ones or you like chubbier ones. It's entirely subjective.
You wanted a bigger ct weight, there is definitely a more substantial look because the "bulk" of the piece will be focused on one area instead of spread out with the longer pair.
I do not agree that it takes away from the center stone because they're all such gorgeous stones!

 

[tweeter8177]

I have been checking this thread all day and it looks like right now the votes are leaning toward the 1.04 carat. I literally have changed my mind a 1/2 dozen times today! This is so hard! I really was hoping that I would get both dimensions so I could look at it that way, but so far Steven sent the dimensions for the 1.04 carat (6.22mm x 4.43mm) which makes the length/width ratio 1.4. Ideally I wanted the L/W at 1.5-1.6. He originally said the .85 set was 6.5mm x 4.5mm but that definitely has to be rounded up (or the depth is really shallow). Ha, I am in finance and I use numbers to make decisions...can't help it!

Diamondseeker2006 had sent this link for a Tiffany ring and one pear was 5.95mm x 4.44 (L/W of 1.34). I did think they were a tad chubby for the ring. Do you think 1.4 is much different (will look a bit less chubby)?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tiffany-Co-...94401179?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item3cd066459b

I am sure I am thinking through this WAAAAAAY to much! Thanks for your input so far and feel free to give me any more thoughts you have!

 

[tweeter8177]

A quick update, Steven said the dimensions are as follows:

0.85 carat is 6.5mm x 4.5mm
1.04 carat is 6.22 x 4.43mm

So technically the .85 should face up bigger? I might as well go with these since they are $700 cheaper...

Thanks again for your help on this!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

A quick update, Steven said the dimensions are as follows:

0.85 carat is 6.5mm x 4.5mm
1.04 carat is 6.22 x 4.43mm

So technically the .85 should face up bigger? I might as well go with these since they are $700 cheaper...

Thanks again for your help on this!

That is surprising from what I see visually, except that maybe because the .85 pair is longer they don't look as fat. I would go with Steven's recommendation, probably, since he can see them. But for me, it would be the .85 pair, as you already know!

 

[tweeter8177]

Diamondseeker2006 - I was very surprised too, but I guess I will have to trust him!

 

[Laila619]

The .85 pair actually does look bigger to me. I think because they're skinnier that's what is throwing it off--but I think if you want more finger coverage, that's the pair to go with!

 

[tweeter8177]

I just talked to Steven...he said the 1.04 pears just don't look as good and have a more noticeable bow-tie than the .85 pears. So am going with the .85 pears! He might be able to get the ring done in 2 weeks! I will post pictures when I have it! Thanks for helping me out!

Now maybe I can sleep tonight now that the decision is made! Although now the wait............

 

[junebug17]

Great! I think you made the right choice, and you have Steven's expert opinion backing the decision! As I said in a previous post, I think the smaller stones will end up giving you great finger coverage due to their length. This ring is going to be gorgeous, I can't wait to see the finished piece!