Upgrading center stone to 2.57!!!

[am470]

So after four years of wearing my engagement ring, hubby gave me the green light to upgrade. I originally had a three round stone platinum setting with a 1.61 center, and two sides totally 1.42. I just traded in the center stone (unfortunately, for a measley $9,000) for a 2.57. I am keeping the same side stones. It is GIA certified as an excellent cut. It is a H and SI1. The inclusions were small and on the side (not center) of the stone. It has a slight blue flourescent and all of the other stuff was excellent or very good. I don''t have the copy of the GIA certificate in my possession yet so I can''t remember everything. The cost of the stone is $26,500. Obviously, I applied the $9,000 credit. They have to adjust the original platinum setting to accommodate the new stone. Do you guys think the price is ok given what I said? Do you think the ring will look ok with the side stones. I am so excited to get it!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think the proportions will be fine, but I hope your finger has enough width to handle a three-stone at that size! Please come back with pictures...we''d love to see it!!!

 

[erica k]

congrats on the upgrade! that''ll be quite the size jump, especially with a three-stone ring.

i did a quick search on 2.5ct stones, H SI1, and WF has a 2.477 ACA H SI1 for $26,676. not knowing much about your new stone, i can''t say more than it seems like a reasonable amount for a 2.57 H SI1.

what is your ring size? i agree with diamondseeker that the ring might overpower your finger. you might want to consider resetting the side stones as earrings and use a different shape like pears or traps/baguettes to balance out your center stone.

do you have photos of your current ring, particularly handshots? that would definitely help us to visualize the upgrade.

 

[am470]

I don't have any good pics of the old ring. I believe I am a size 6. The diamonds will be set low in the setting. Now I am worried that it will be too big for my hand. I was planning on also wearing it with my diamond eternity band which is a ctw of 4.27. Oh...there is a faint flourescent...I said slight in the original post.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 11/9/2007 8:06:46 AM
Author: am470
I don''t have any good pics of the old ring. I believe I am a size 6. The diamonds will be set low in the setting. Now I am worried that it will be too big for my hand. I was planning on also wearing it with my diamond eternity band which is a ctw of 4.27. Oh...there is a faint flourescent...I said slight in the original post.

I wouldn''t worry as I think it will be gorgeous and perfectly fine!

 

[MaryAlaina]

I have previously tried on a 3 stone ring with a 3 ct. center and 1 ct. side stones (all round). I wear a size 6.5 and there was no problem with it fitting across my finger. You will be FINE and it will look gorgeous!

 

[erica k]

oh, i think the ring will look fine if you''re a size 6! i''m a 5.5 and when i try on 3 stone RBs, i definitely need more carat weight for adequate coverage. i was just worried that you might be smaller than a 5!

your new ring sounds lovely, can''t wait to see the finished product!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Be sure to post pictures!

(if the ring is too big for you, you can always make the side stones into earrings

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