Which proportions would you choose for a three stone?

[Wieke]

Bigger does not have to always be better, smoother, more balanced ring...

Can you please let me know, which of the three center stones would you choose for a three stone ring (not engagement ring, but a ring to wear apart from an engagement ring). The sides are always the same. I have to say the 3) is a bit out of my budget, but luckily I am not sure it is worth it anyway. Option 1) is closest to original. But its a once in a lifetime ring, so on the other hand your advice counts

The original ring was this, but I want the stones larger and through that proportions change a bit: https://www.facebook.com/JannPaulDiamonds/photos/a.188638361168653.43753.142685262430630/385476911484796/?type=3&permPage=1 (there are three photos)

Any other comments are more than welcome!

Possibilities are (clarities are all VS2 or higher, based on availability):

1) 0.6ct G - 1.00ct H - 0.61ct G

2) 0.6ct G - 1.14ct G - 0.61ct G

3) 0.6ct G - 1.35ct G - 0.61ct G

 

[tyty333]

I thought I would like the 3rd one the best but I actually like the first one the best. But it's what you like the best that matters.
(I know it does help to get other opinions to help you figure out your thoughts).

Edit - I'm thinking for an engagement ring I would like the 3rd one best because the center stands out more. But for a RHR
I think I like them more closer in size (I think that's my logic )!

Not sure if I could pass up on a 1.35 if my DH said I could have it though!

 

[Niel]

I like the first as well...

 

[Wieke]

Haha, unfortunatelly he also likes the first one best it is also closest to the original design, which was made with 0.4 - 0.5 - 0.4 stones. I think it is the question what look one is after... I think the first is most fluid and balanced, also the diamonds will be sitting lower and close to each other, while the big center in design 3) might "pop" too much... On the other hand like you wrote, I could live with that if I "had to" )))

 

[tyty333]

Haha, unfortunatelly he also likes the first one best it is also closest to the original design, which was made with 0.4 - 0.5 - 0.4 stones. I think it is the question what look one is after... I think the first is most fluid and balanced, also the diamonds will be sitting lower and close to each other, while the big center in design 3) might "pop" too much... On the other hand like you wrote, I could live with that if I "had to" )))

Yes, sometime we women have to be willing to suffer, well, if we have to !

I would greatly bare the pain of wearing any of the 3!

 

[Niel]

Why not split the difference and get the middle larger one with larger sides to get the same proportion as the first.

 

[Wieke]

Why not split the difference and get the middle larger one with larger sides to get the same proportion as the first.

Unfortunatelly there are only two vendors offering Brellia - GOG in US and JannPaul in Singapore, and they actually both have the same supplier of diamonds from what I understood. Right now I just received an offer from JP regarding what they have in house. This pair of 0.6 G stones is the only one they have that can be used for the ring right now. Then there are a couple of stones in the 1ct range, but that would push the price up too much

I am not under time pressure - so I could wait (and save some more money , but not sure how fast new supply arrives... and if the USD keeps on climbing not sure I will save any money compared to EUR

 

[Niel]

Oh I hadn't considered that. Have you maybe looked at Brian Gavin cushions? They look very similar in shape and h&a, maybe he may have sides?

 

[Wieke]

I do own a pair of cushion studs from the BG H&A range. That was my first intention and plan for this ring. Unfortunatelly, I had some unpleasant issues with BGD in the past and also recently. Apart from other things I "lost" a stone a was intending to buy for this particular ring to another customer (there were misunderstandings on both sides, not only them, but... anyway) there is now nothing that would make up a whole three stone ring in my preferences and I am not really keen on mixing these two cuts. I would either stick to Brellias or do BG altogether. New batch is not expected soon at BG either. Plus I thought since I like the original setting maybe its better to go to JP directly (GOG would be the other option of course)

 

[dk168]

I personally prefer a greater size difference between the side stones and the centre stone in a 3-stone ring, hence I chose Option 3.

DK

 

[Niel]

I do own a pair of cushion studs from the BG H&A range. That was my first intention and plan for this ring. Unfortunatelly, I had some unpleasant issues with BGD in the past and also recently. Apart from other things I "lost" a stone a was intending to buy for this particular ring to another customer (there were misunderstandings on both sides, not only them, but... anyway) there is now nothing that would make up a whole three stone ring in my preferences and I am not really keen on mixing these two cuts. I would either stick to Brellias or do BG altogether. New batch is not expected soon at BG either. Plus I thought since I like the original setting maybe its better to go to JP directly (GOG would be the other option of course)

Makes sense. That sucks that you have the money for larger diamonds but no one has them. If 1 really is your favorite I would go for it. I know for myself I have a 5 stone and I put a lot of effort into getting the right proportions and I am happy I did. Ive actually declined getting a large center because I just fear or won't look as "perfect".Also, if you've got the extra money, I'm sure you could think of a nice band to pair with it, maybe?