To Taper or not to Taper

[PaulH78]

I'm ready to pull the trigger on a BGD blue for my GF:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...1.084-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104061006004

I fell in love with the BGD Classic Tiffany Half Round but I'm really in a pickle on wether to get the tapered or classic. It might help the choice since I'm looking to get the BGD Channel Set Eternity and wondering which would look best with that band.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/w...ity-bands/channel-set-eternity-platinum-5402p

 

[Gypsy]

I prefer a taper, but with that band, I think no taper would be best.

 

[D_Glory]

I really like the channel set band you posted. And with that, I would not do a taper. Hope this helps!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I agree. No taper.

 

[motownmama]

I'm not a taper fan at all, but everything is in the eye of the beholder!!!!!!

 

[stargurl78]

I'm not a taper fan at all, but everything is in the eye of the beholder!!!!!!

DITTO. Go for the classic.

 

[PaulH78]

Thank you everyone for the input.

 

[Laila619]

I'm not a taper fan at all, but everything is in the eye of the beholder!!!!!!

DITTO. Go for the classic.

Agreed.

 

[RhinoDiva]

No taper for sure! Otherwise there will be a gap between the engagement ring and wedder.

Have you seen the diamond in person yet? Have you had an independent jeweller or valuer check it out? The specs say that the girdle is thin to medium. Medium girdles are awesome, thin girdles can cause issues in setting and are more likely to chip. Not trying to worry you, it may be absolutely fine. As a jeweller, I would much prefer working with a thick girdle over a thin girdle.

 

[PaulH78]

I have not seen the diamond in person but I'll ask BGD if it's closer to medium. Hopefully they feel confident in it even if it's thin. That would be covered under my personal ring insurance not BGD guarantee, correct?