champagnepear
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VRBeauty|1464999398|4039941 said:The two stones next to the center stone look to be .35 - .4 each.
Bear in mind that the width associated with a particular carat weight can vary widely, and that's particularly true of older cuts. I was using my 3-stone OEC ring, which has a .85 center stone and .40 side stones, for reference. But - Rockysalamander is right - if you want to replicate those proportions, your concern is more the diameter measurements than it is the carat weights.
Niel|1465006069|4039960 said:I do r they are that large.
Here is my ring, center is .84cts, then .32, then .15.. based on that I'd say the side stones in this pic are closer to .20-.25 for the closest pair, probably 10-15 points on the outside
Eta: I'm glad that one is sold, you can get better diamonds than that, those look very included
champagnepear|1465235961|4040803 said:Thanks Niel! Very helpful.
I actually did some more Internet stalking and the original listing says the total weight of the four sidestones is about .5 carat - so probably two .1s and two .15s.
champagnepear|1465235961|4040803 said:Thanks Niel! Very helpful.
I actually did some more Internet stalking and the original listing says the total weight of the four sidestones is about .5 carat - so probably two .1s and two .15s.
When I compare your pic to the original I can see your 25 pointer seems noticeably larger to the first pair in the ops ring. I agree I like the proportions of a 25 pointer, but I don't think it would recreate the OP ring . Those side stones are really smallVRBeauty|1465242398|4040841 said:champagnepear|1465235961|4040803 said:Thanks Niel! Very helpful.
I actually did some more Internet stalking and the original listing says the total weight of the four sidestones is about .5 carat - so probably two .1s and two .15s.
Honestly? I think that's very unlikely, unless they seriously over-estimated the size of the center stone. If you try to build a replicate using OECs with those carat weights, I think you'll be disappointed with the results.
Bear in mind that unless they took the ring apart and weighed the diamonds, these are all guesstimates, and the smaller stones are going to harder to measure than the center stone because you've got more obstructions to deal with. And also bear in mind that the seller is likely using look-up tables designed for modern round brilliants. OECs or OMCs, as compared to MRBs, will often face up smaller for the same weight because of higher tables and/or thicker girdles.
Please forgive the poor picture quality, but this picture shows my ring with a .85 ct OEC center stone (bezel-set) and above it, a ~.24 MRB stud earring in an 8-prong setting. I tried to keep the center stone and the earring on about the same plane. I think the proportions are very similar to your example ring. A .15ct side stone would be much smaller.
champagnepear|1465245920|4040863 said:I'm currently undecided on whether I want to go with antique cuts or modern cuts. I like both, and budget is an issue, which makes me think modern would be easier/less expensive.
Niel|1465255417|4040912 said:So I've got a lot of stuff on here when I made my rings I think will help you, but before I go digging, what size is your finger?
Gypsy|1465258009|4040926 said:I can help you with that.
This is what I am considering as a band for myself with MRB.
Center: 65 points and 5.5mm
Side: 35 points and 4.5 mn
Outside: 20 points and 3.8mm
I plan to use IDJ as my vendor. And H color Stones in platinum. GIA stones for largest 3 and uncerted for 20 pointers. Shank will be 1.8mm.
So if you plan an 80 point center and 30 point sides and 20 point outside stones it should give you what you want.
Niel|1465258462|4040932 said:I'm included to agree somewhat with gypsys numbers. I did 15 pointers on the outside becuase if they do get between your fingers, it won't be uncomfortable, next 25-30 points, then I like 60-70 ish center.
I picked out my center, found a pair that JA had matched, then told them to find me 15 pointers as those where very small. I'll find you the links to my process
There's a magic number that will cover all of the top bit of your finger, without getting between your fingers. I think you want to see what the mm is of the top of your finger when it's closed, then use those measurements to determine what we have to work with
Niel|1465314447|4041188 said:What would you think of 3mm, 4mm, 5.5- 6mm?
That would be 10 pointers, 25 pointers, and a 65-80 pointer, 65 would be a more subtle graduation, 80 would be closer to your original post
Gypsy|1465258009|4040926 said:I can help you with that.
This is what I am considering as a band for myself with MRB.
Center: 65 points and 5.5mm
Side: 35 points and 4.5 mn
Outside: 20 points and 3.8mm
I plan to use IDJ as my vendor. And H color Stones in platinum. GIA stones for largest 3 and uncerted for 20 pointers. Shank will be 1.8mm.
So if you plan an 80 point center and 30 point sides and 20 point outside stones it should give you what you want.
mrs-blop|1465320893|4041230 said:Gypsy|1465258009|4040926 said:I can help you with that.
This is what I am considering as a band for myself with MRB.
Center: 65 points and 5.5mm
Side: 35 points and 4.5 mn
Outside: 20 points and 3.8mm
I plan to use IDJ as my vendor. And H color Stones in platinum. GIA stones for largest 3 and uncerted for 20 pointers. Shank will be 1.8mm.
So if you plan an 80 point center and 30 point sides and 20 point outside stones it should give you what you want.
Sorry for the threadjack but...
Holy Guacamole! Gypsy - can you share where you found this STUNNING ring pls?
And I agree with Niel on this - if the center stone is 6mm, I'm thinking 2 x 20/25pts and 2 x 10/15pts for your 4 side stones.
Niel|1465320180|4041224 said:Your budget for this endeavor
Gypsy|1465323812|4041250 said:Gonna be tight depending on your color preferences.
700 for two 25 pointers in H.
500 for two 15 pointers in H.
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1300
800 for 14kt custom setting.
2100 just for the sidestones and the setting.
So that leaves 1900 for the center and that's AT 4000 budget.
70 point H eyeclean is going to be right at 2k or slightly over.