Please help me choose trapezoids for my new EC!

[Blingalingaling]

I think I've narrowed down my choices for side stones on my three-stone ring for my new Emerald Cut diamond! I decided to go with trapezoids instead of baguettes. They'll be set in platinum in a traditional three stone setting. I'd really appreciate your thoughts and opinions on which trapezoids to use! The photos are not great and the stones are just placed in the boxes (not exactly evenly spaced). I know it's nearly impossible to see the cut of the stones, but what I'm really trying to decide about is the proportion of the center stone to the traps. Both sets closely match the color of the EC and they both are bright and well cut.
What do you think? Do you like the larger set or the smaller ones??
Thanks for your help!!!

 

[Stevie Brazen]

Definitely the smaller. For me, the larger ones just dont look quite right somehow. Perhaps they detract too much from the EC? It looks like a big EC, big enough to stand alone, so it should be probably be centre of attention. How big is the stone?

 

[Blingalingaling]

Thank you for your response, Stevie Brazen! The center stone is 6.59 ct. The larger traps are .96 ct. and the smaller ones are .50 ct., (total weight per pair.)

 

[Luce]

I much prefer the smaller ones!

 

[Blingalingaling]

Hi, Luce! Thank you for sharing your opinion!!!

 

[Acinom]

I like both in terms of proportions, but for a 6 ct + stone, I would definitely opt for the smaller sidestones. What is your ringsize?

Which jeweller will make this gorgeous ring for you?

 

[scarsmum]

I was just admiring this EC with trapezoids...https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/leon-mege-ec-ring-pictures-as-promised.60789/. it’s stunning and the larger of your traps remind me of it.

 

[Blingalingaling]

Hi, Acinom! I wear a size 4.75 to go over my knuckle but I will need to have something put inside to keep the ring from turning because my finger is much smaller!
Thank you for your input!
I'm having it made by a local jeweler who does beautiful work and has a great eye. I've worked with her in the past. She has an excellent reputation, does great work and is very trustworthy!

 

[Blingalingaling]

Hi, Scarsmum! That is a beautiful ring, yes! I've read that post and admired it, too! I think you're right-it would be a similar look if I did the larger of the trapezoids! Thank you!

 

[Acinom]

Hi, Acinom! I wear a size 4.75 to go over my knuckle but I will need to have something put inside to keep the ring from turning because my finger is much smaller!

A 4.75 knuckle! In that case the smaller sidestones will be more than enough. What are the dimensions of your stone?
The owner of the LM ring has a 7.5 finger, so that is something to consider

 

[Blingalingaling]

The stone is 12.95 x 9.92 (it's a 1:30 ratio). You make a good point, Acinom! Do you like the look of the smaller stones with the EC as much as the bigger ones?
And thank you for the sweet compliment!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

Oh my! What an amazing stone! I had a 3 stone, EC setting, you can find it on here. I always felt my traps were a bit too large but I still loved it. I would say smaller to show off the amazing stone. Dream diamond..: I want a 1.3 but in a 4ct

 

[Blingalingaling]

Hi, Emeraldsaremyfavorite! I LOVE your ring!!! I've read your post! I think your ring is stunning!! Are you saying you don't have it anymore?? I'll have to read some more of your posts and follow you! What are you wearing now? I'm sure it's gorgeous!!! I hope someday soon you'll get the 4 carat EC of your dreams!!!
Thank you for sharing your opinion! It's so nice hearing what you think!!!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

I did sell it and have been looking for about 5 months for a 4ct EC, no luck so far. I’m thinking of having Jonathon custom cut one at GOG. Where did you find your HUGE rock?? BTW... Eva Longoria’s EC is my dream ring, check it out!

Hi, Emeraldsaremyfavorite! I LOVE your ring!!! I've read your post! I think your ring is stunning!! Are you saying you don't have it anymore?? I'll have to read some more of your posts and follow you! What are you wearing now? I'm sure it's gorgeous!!! I hope someday soon you'll get the 4 carat EC of your dreams!!!
Thank you for sharing your opinion! It's so nice hearing what you think!!!

 

[KKJohnson]

I voted smaller, while both look great and my first choice was the larger pair; with your finger size the shoulders will flow with no bulkiness going with the smaller pair. I have a size 4.5/5 (depending on the jeweler) and my three stone has smaller size trapezoids that are very comfortable to wear. I can freely move my fingers with no side spillage hindering them. I think the total diamond coverage shouldn’t be wider than your finger otherwise it could get uncomfortable

My stone is 16.24x10.16 with the traps being a total weight of .62, so I think the .50s will look great with your EC.

 

[Acinom]

The stone is 12.95 x 9.92 (it's a 1:30 ratio). You make a good point, Acinom! Do you like the look of the smaller stones with the EC as much as the bigger ones?
And thank you for the sweet compliment!

Yup I love both in terms of dimensions. As your stone is BIG and your fingers TINY, I would vote for the smaller. The bigger might ‘spill’ over your fingers and I am not a fan of that look. You could perhaps measure your finger from the top and consult your jeweller. As long as you have enough finger hardware, both options could work.
Will the ring be custom made directly or will a wax model be made?
Again: with the smaller ones you are more on the safe side.
The emerald ring of @Emeraldsaremyfavorite has larger sides and I looooove the look. But her stone is smaller than your rock

 

[Lorelei]

Smaller are more elegant and show the size of the stone more.

 

[the_mother_thing]

Smaller are more elegant and show the size of the stone more.

Ditto. I think you (@Blingalingaling ) need to decide if you want the sides for max bling or to accent/set off the center EC more ... that would be my deciding factor, as both look lovely in different ways.

 

[dk168]

I prefer the larger ones, as I like this setting:


DK

 

[Tekate]

My exact thoughts are below. It's a gorgeous stone!!

Smaller are more elegant and show the size of the stone more.

 

[unsettled]

Because of your finger size, I say the smaller ones. If it was my size 7.5 finger, I would prefer the larger ones.

 

[Octo2005]

+1 for the smaller. I feel like it lets the EC be the star of the show and the traps are just her back up singers.

 

[marymm]

FWIW, to my eyes, the larger pair flow and the smaller pair seem tacked on ...

Not sure if I missed it but maybe a pic of the setting? I know you said a traditional 3-stone but there are many nuances (are the stones all at the same level or do the side stones angle down; bezelled or prong-set or mix; shank width; any tapering; etc.)...

 

[hathalove]

This will be a beautiful ring either way but my eyes do prefer the combo with the larger sides. Something about the smaller stones don’t work quite as well for me. BUT more importantly what are you leaning towards?

 

[BlingDreams]

My thoughts, and hopefully this will help ...

I think it comes down to your desired look. If you’re going for maximum finger coverage and attention-getting bling, the large traps are the way to go. The proportion and scale is very nice and the three of them almost flow in to each other and make quite a presence.

If you’re wanting to highlight your center stone, the smaller traps are the way to go. They add the perfect amount of complimentary accent that really pops out the presence of your center stone without stealing any of the limelight themselves.

I voted for the small traps. I think that overall look is gorgeously elegant and will look stunning in the right setting.

 

[Niel]

The smaller ones make your diamond look bigger and the overall look is more sophisticated imho - the other ones look larger just for larger sake. I think that would be uncomfortable to wear and I think the sides stones make the ring look a bit gauche

 

[dk168]

Here is my Jeff White's Aqua to be set in the setting I posted earlier, and my Left Hand middle finger as about 11.5 in size.
Hence I can have larger traps for better finger coverage.
Jeff has already cut a pair of Morganite traps for me, they are still with him.



DK

 

[GolfingGreen]

Hi! It’s a large and beautiful stone and for me, I would let the EC shine by itself. Have you seen Melania Trunp’s EC? It’s so gorgeous and elegant and you can see it in the official White House photo. To me, that is pure casual elegance, not in your face bling.

Of the two above you have chosen, I would go with the smaller side traps to keep the focus on the EC. The large traps make it look like you want an in-your-face ring and if that is what you want, then the larger traps will do just that. Plus, with the large traps, it makes it more about the “setting” and not about your beautiful EC.

I would let your EC be the star and let it shine.

Just my two cents. Gorgeous EC and congrats!

 

[Blingalingaling]

Wow! Thank you all for your interesting answers and questions!
@Emeraldsaremyfavorite - I bought my stone from IDJewelry. I'd read about them here on Pricescope so I knew they were among our recommended vendors, located in the diamond district in NYC and convenient for me to visit. I preferred to do my search locally as opposed to on-line, not because I'm against buying that way but because what I can see and feel in person, I'd try to do first. I called, left a message, got a call back almost immediately from Yekutiel, and made an appointment to go there the next day! He introduced me to his sister, Shulamit, who explained to me that she has access to everything on the market by looking at Rapnet on-line and that if a stone is available, she could call it in for viewing. We discussed my price range, size and color preferences and then went to work searching while I was there in their office. Shulamit called cutters and sent messengers to bring back stones. I saw more than half a dozen stones that first day-so different from my previous experience of having one or two stones brought in after waiting almost a week! It was immediate gratification at its best!
At first, I was considering square emeralds because I knew I wanted a very chunky look.
There was a very beautiful square EC that I loved but it was just out of my price range so we held onto that one and Shulamit said she'd keep looking for me, which she did. She and I emailed back and forth for a few weeks and she sent me photos and videos of several EC's in my price range (I work Monday to Friday, so I could only go into Manhattan on weekends- thankfully, they are open on Sundays!)
Long story short, I don't think Shulamit rested until she found me this stone-and, even then, she kept looking!
So, this stone is not what I expected to end up with because it's L-color VVS2!! But when Shulamit described it to me, I had to see it. She sent me a short video she took with her phone and I was smitten. At the time, I was considering a beautiful 12x9 j- color EC with strong blue flourescence that they'd brought in for me from California. That was a gorgeous stone, too, definitely one of a kind, as it showed no tint and was very white. But once I saw my EC, the size and sparkle blew the other stones I'd seen away- of every color! I've looked at many EC's in the last several years from different vendors, but I knew this one was "the one"! IDJ allowed me 30 days to have the stone and decide for sure that I wanted to keep it. After viewing it in every lighting situation, I decided that, yes, it shows some tint sometimes, but that's part of what makes it so special and so rare in its beauty!
If I hadn't been a "Pricescoper", I'm sure I would not have been open to L-color, but I've seen some gorgeous stones in lower colors here that have changed my mind about only considering the higher colors (@Rubies-R-Me , for one!!! ) It's true that you need to judge stones on a one-to-one basis. It is about the actual crystal and the cut!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

I loved reading this! Thank you I too am in contact with Shulamit, and she’s been great, we just have not found the right stone yet. Amazing that you decided on an L, I can’t wait to see it in different lighting. I have not wanted to go below an I but I may need to in order to get the size I want and stay in budget. Go with your gut on the trapezoids, the larger ones make your stone look more square, the smaller ones elongate it a little bit. Please take more pictures in different lighting conditions, I would love to learn from you what you think of the L color !

Wow! Thank you all for your interesting answers and questions!
@Emeraldsaremyfavorite - I bought my stone from IDJewelry. I'd read about them here on Pricescope so I knew they were among our recommended vendors, located in the diamond district in NYC and convenient for me to visit. I preferred to do my search locally as opposed to on-line, not because I'm against buying that way but because what I can see and feel in person, I'd try to do first. I called, left a message, got a call back almost immediately from Yekutiel, and made an appointment to go there the next day! He introduced me to his sister, Shulamit, who explained to me that she has access to everything on the market by looking at Rapnet on-line and that if a stone is available, she could call it in for viewing. We discussed my price range, size and color preferences and then went to work searching while I was there in their office. Shulamit called cutters and sent messengers to bring back stones. I saw more than half a dozen stones that first day-so different from my previous experience of having one or two stones brought in after waiting almost a week! It was immediate gratification at its best!
At first, I was considering square emeralds because I knew I wanted a very chunky look.
There was a very beautiful square EC that I loved but it was just out of my price range so we held onto that one and Shulamit said she'd keep looking for me, which she did. She and I emailed back and forth for a few weeks and she sent me photos and videos of several EC's in my price range (I work Monday to Friday, so I could only go into Manhattan on weekends- thankfully, they are open on Sundays!)
Long story short, I don't think Shulamit rested until she found me this stone-and, even then, she kept looking!
So, this stone is not what I expected to end up with because it's L-color VVS2!! But when Shulamit described it to me, I had to see it. She sent me a short video she took with her phone and I was smitten. At the time, I was considering a beautiful 12x9 j- color EC with strong blue flourescence that they'd brought in for me from California. That was a gorgeous stone, too, definitely one of a kind, as it showed no tint and was very white. But once I saw my EC, the size and sparkle blew the other stones I'd seen away- of every color! I've looked at many EC's in the last several years from different vendors, but I knew this one was "the one"! IDJ allowed me 30 days to have the stone and decide for sure that I wanted to keep it. After viewing it in every lighting situation, I decided that, yes, it shows some tint sometimes, but that's part of what makes it so special and so rare in its beauty!
If I hadn't been a "Pricescoper", I'm sure I would not have been open to L-color, but I've seen some gorgeous stones in lower colors here that have changed my mind about only considering the higher colors (@Rubies-R-Me , for one!!! ) It's true that you need to judge stones on a one-to-one basis. It is about the actual crystal and the cut!