REWIND 5 Stones to 3 Ruby & Diamond Ring

[cokitty]

My five stone seen here was not quite right for me. After some careful consideration I decided to have it remade into a three stone.

The stones:
Center Stone: BGD Blue 1.71 7.69x7.72 mm H/SI 1
Ruby Side Stones: Africa Gems 6mm each 2.11 tcw


My local jeweler made me a simple three stone setting in platinum with low four prong baskets. I am very happy with the final product. I think it has the perfect amount of finger coverage without being too much.

***Not the best photo ever, but I was pretty excited when I picked it up!***

 

[cokitty]

A few more

 

[Jambalaya]

You know, I just looked through the other thread when you got the ring made into a five-stone, and I have to say, I think this three-stone suits your finger much better. It seems to be just the right width and for that reason, I think the rubies show up better. The five-stone was pretty of course, but this one looks wonderful - like it was made to be on your finger. Gorgeous!

I like the diamond arrow ring, too! What's its story?

 

[motownmama]

OMG! I love the new ring even more!!!!!

 

[MissGotRocks]

It looks very beautiful on your hand! I too think I like the three stone rendition better than the five.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Yep, add me to the list. I LOVE it with three stones and was not in love with it with 5 stones. I think these three stones are the perfect size! Did I tell you I was thinking of making a three stone just like that except my center stone will be 7.6mm? When did you get your side stones? I have also been looking at ruby pairs from AG and other places.

 

[marcy]

Cokitty, I liked your 5 stone version as well but this one looks perfect on your hand. Very pretty!

Marcy

 

[SparklySoprano]

Cokitty, I love, love, love this ring!!! It is really beautiful; the color of those rubies.... The finger coverage is perfect!!!!

 

[Acinom]

I loved your 5 stone as well, but the 3 stone seems to be made for your hand. What a beautiful piece. It gives room for the diamond and rubies to shine.

 

[Ally T]

I also loved the 5 stone, but I agree with the others: this is much more at home on your hand, looks cleaner & is just perfect. Good decision!

 

[cokitty]

You know, I just looked through the other thread when you got the ring made into a five-stone, and I have to say, I think this three-stone suits your finger much better. It seems to be just the right width and for that reason, I think the rubies show up better. The five-stone was pretty of course, but this one looks wonderful - like it was made to be on your finger. Gorgeous!

I like the diamond arrow ring, too! What's its story?

Thank you Jambalaya. The arrow ring is the Enigma ring by Bvlgari. I have had the ring for years now, it is a very simple ring, but for some reason I just love it and it gets more wear than many other rings.

 

[cokitty]

It looks very beautiful on your hand! I too think I like the three stone rendition better than the five.

Thank you MGR. In the end five stones was too much, but three seems balanced. My ring is a like a little sister to yours!

OMG! I love the new ring even more!!!!!

Thank you motownmama!

 

[cokitty]

Yep, add me to the list. I LOVE it with three stones and was not in love with it with 5 stones. I think these three stones are the perfect size! Did I tell you I was thinking of making a three stone just like that except my center stone will be 7.6mm? When did you get your side stones? I have also been looking at ruby pairs from AG and other places.

Thank you Diamondseeker2006. I am much happier with the three stone than I was with the five stone. I didn't know you were going to do a three stone. I did buy my sides stones from Marc Sarosi with Africa Gems. He is a great guy to work with very responsive and friendly.

 

[cokitty]

Cokitty, I love, love, love this ring!!! It is really beautiful; the color of those rubies.... The finger coverage is perfect!!!!

Thank you Sparkly Soprano!

Cokitty, I liked your 5 stone version as well but this one looks perfect on your hand. Very pretty!

Marcy

Thank you Marcy!

 

[cokitty]

I also loved the 5 stone, but I agree with the others: this is much more at home on your hand, looks cleaner & is just perfect. Good decision!

Yes, Alex T, you hit the nail on the head. A cleaner ring as you put is just more my style.

I loved your 5 stone as well, but the 3 stone seems to be made for your hand. What a beautiful piece. It gives room for the diamond and rubies to shine.

Thank you Acinom, glad to hear I made the right decision to remake the ring into a three stone.

 

[staci76]

cokitty -- I agree with others that weren't quite in love with the 5 stone version (I felt like the two outer diamonds kind of got lost on the sides...) but I absolutely LOVE your new 3 stone!! It's truly perfection! I love the proportions & it looks gorgeous on your hand! Enjoy!

 

[JDDN]

Cokitty, this is a gorgeous, gorgeous 3 stone!! The 5 stone was amazing too, but I agree that this 3 stone version is really perfect on your hands and it's simple elegance really showcases the 2 rubies and the stunning center stone. For a split second I got confused with your 5 stone with 3 rubies and 2 diamonds which I am eternally in love with!!

 

[ame]

man do I love that ring!

 

[cokitty]

Cokitty, this is a gorgeous, gorgeous 3 stone!! The 5 stone was amazing too, but I agree that this 3 stone version is really perfect on your hands and it's simple elegance really showcases the 2 rubies and the stunning center stone. For a split second I got confused with your 5 stone with 3 rubies and 2 diamonds which I am eternally in love with!!

Thank you JDDN! I know I went on a bit of a ruby and diamond rampage. I tend to let things stew while I work them out and do things in quick bursts. I think the petite five stone is perfect for a daily right hand ring and the three stone for those days when you want a little extra sparkle in your day.

cokitty -- I agree with others that weren't quite in love with the 5 stone version (I felt like the two outer diamonds kind of got lost on the sides...) but I absolutely LOVE your new 3 stone!! It's truly perfection! I love the proportions & it looks gorgeous on your hand! Enjoy!

Staci, the final two diamonds really did get lost didn't they? Poor things. They have found a new home in a pair of bezel set studs for my baby sister.
I will keep enjoying the three stone version.

 

[cokitty]

man do I love that ring!

Thanks Miss Ame!

 

[CRYSTAL24K]

Perfect! The proportions are spot on! The ring looks absolutely stunning on you! As others have said, I liked it as a 5 stone, but love it as a 3 stone! Enjoy!

 

[staci76]

cokitty -- I agree with others that weren't quite in love with the 5 stone version (I felt like the two outer diamonds kind of got lost on the sides...) but I absolutely LOVE your new 3 stone!! It's truly perfection! I love the proportions & it looks gorgeous on your hand! Enjoy!

Staci, the final two diamonds really did get lost didn't they? Poor things. They have found a new home in a pair of bezel set studs for my baby sister.
I will keep enjoying the three stone version.

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying your ring & that the 2 extra diamonds found a new home & are being enjoyed by your sister. It seems like this remake really worked out for the best all around.

 

[chrono]

Gorgeous! It's just an entire package of simple elegance.

 

[CravingDiamonds]

This is really beautiful

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Wow.. This is a case of LESS is MORE!
Less stones.. even more fantabulous!!!!!
I love 3 stones rings and your new ruby/diamond version is absolutely awesome!!!!!

 

[Rockinruby]

Gorgeous! I love, love, love your new ring! Congrats!

 

[cokitty]

Perfect! The proportions are spot on! The ring looks absolutely stunning on you! As others have said, I liked it as a 5 stone, but love it as a 3 stone! Enjoy!

Thank you, that is just precisely how I feel.

This looks really good. I absolutely love rubies!

Thank you!

 

[cokitty]

Gorgeous! It's just an entire package of simple elegance.

Thank you, that is very nice of you to say!

cokitty -- I agree with others that weren't quite in love with the 5 stone version (I felt like the two outer diamonds kind of got lost on the sides...) but I absolutely LOVE your new 3 stone!! It's truly perfection! I love the proportions & it looks gorgeous on your hand! Enjoy!

Staci, the final two diamonds really did get lost didn't they? Poor things. They have found a new home in a pair of bezel set studs for my baby sister.
I will keep enjoying the three stone version.

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying your ring & that the 2 extra diamonds found a new home & are being enjoyed by your sister. It seems like this remake really worked out for the best all around.

Yes she is enjoying her little studs. Sometimes rethinking a project is the best thing.

 

[cokitty]

Gorgeous! I love, love, love your new ring! Congrats!

Thank you Rockinruby!

Wow.. This is a case of LESS is MORE!
Less stones.. even more fantabulous!!!!!
I love 3 stones rings and your new ruby/diamond version is absolutely awesome!!!!!

Thank you RubiesRMe!

This is really beautiful

Thank you CD!

 

[Scandinavian]

Stunning!