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AdamW

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Hi all

I'm having a first world problem choosing between two beautiful settings and hope Pricescopers can help me out by commenting on the quality/refinement of settings they have bought from Whiteflash and/or BGD.

The two settings of interest:
https://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/3-stone-trellis-diamond-engagement-ring-1025.htm
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone-trellis-platinum-5376p

I prefer the symmetry of the Whiteflash design (the inner prongs for the side stones sit on the outside of the trellis for both stones, whereas in the BGD design one side sits on the inside of the trellis and the other on the outside the trellis; hard to explain). My concern is that the Whiteflash design just looks bulkier and the metalwork less refined. This could potentially be a problem as my stones will be relatively small (0.25,0.7,0.25).

For reference, I think this design from BGD has the perfect side profile. I just cannot bring myself to like the three pronged side stones over four pronged sides.

https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/crossed-trellis-platinum-5460p

Oh what a hard life I live! :lol:

Your input, as always would be much appreciated!

Cheers

Adam
 
Thanks SimoneDi, I've seen that thread before - I agree it does look beautiful.

Stones will be from the same place as the setting. Just trying to decide between going for an H 0.7 or an I 0.8. I know there's whole threads dedicated to beautiful I's and J's but I just have this gnawing feeling (whether justified or not) that an I might look just a bit too yellow.

Adam
 
@AdamW -

In your initial post, you linked the same setting twice. Neither of the settings is, as far as I can tell, by WF. Even tho the link says WF, I think your computer 'remembered' the previous C@P you made - which was the Brian Gavin one - and has copied that a second time.

Try again?

ETA: As a rule, I far prefer BGD's trellis work - it's much more European looking and much softer.

ETA x 2: Did you mean this one? It's not nearly as elegant as the BGD one. Re the three prong thing - I far prefer that look and have no problem going with that. I'm careful with my jewelry, and I think it all comes down to knowing whether you're hard on jewelry or not, and what sort of lifestyle you have, which might make the setting untenable. But for someone like me, I prefer 3 prongs and find it much softer on the side fingers, also. Anyway - here's the WF setting:

https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...tone-trellis-diamond-engagement-ring-1025.htm
 
Whoops! Great spot.

Let's try again:

Whiteflash
BGD

Thanks

Adam
 
I like the BGD setting. The fluidity of their trellis lines is very artistic to my eyes.
 
AdamW said:
Thanks SimoneDi, I've seen that thread before - I agree it does look beautiful.

Stones will be from the same place as the setting. Just trying to decide between going for an H 0.7 or an I 0.8. I know there's whole threads dedicated to beautiful I's and J's but I just have this gnawing feeling (whether justified or not) that an I might look just a bit too yellow.

Adam
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I would absolutely go for the I in that size especially. The size difference will be much more apparent when the one shade color difference. I went from an H, to a J, to an I and I find the “I” to provide a great balance between “whiteness” and “budget”. Not sure what your budget is, but have you seen this stone: https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...0.898-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104098251020 I thought the price is very attractive.
 
SimoneDi said:
I would absolutely go for the I in that size especially. The size difference will be much more apparent when the one shade color difference. I went from an H, to a J, to an I and I find the “I” to provide a great balance between “whiteness” and “budget”. Not sure what your budget is, but have you seen this stone: https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...0.898-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104098251020 I thought the price is very attractive.
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And that fluorescence! :love::love::love: Great find!
 
@SimoneDi

That does look like a nice stone, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately budget is strictly 6250 USD for setting and 3 stones due to the 20% GST/duty I will have to pay in New Zealand.

And I've already let the budget creep up by 10%... :lol:
 
AdamW said:
@SimoneDi

That does look like a nice stone, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately budget is strictly 6250 USD for setting and 3 stones due to the 20% GST/duty I will have to pay in New Zealand.

And I've already let the budget creep up by 10%... :lol:
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Ok here are your stones:
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...0.898-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104098251020
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/.../0.226-g-vs2-round-diamond-bkags-104097998148
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/.../0.226-g-vs2-round-diamond-bkags-104097998142
And the trellis setting. Were you planning on WG or Plat?

Also, are you planning on paying with wire or CC?
 
Oh wow, thanks very much @SimoneDi

I want a platinum setting and can either pay by wire or credit card. BGD have offered to match the wire price for credit card to assist with budget, although I'd still have to pay a 2.5% foreign currency fee to my credit card company.

My only issue with those stones is that I've done a lot of looking at 3 stone rings and feel that a ratio of 0.7:1 side:centre diameter looks best to me.

Also do you know if there would be an issue mixing non-fluorescent with fluorescent diamonds?

Cheers :D
 
AdamW said:
Oh wow, thanks very much @SimoneDi

I want a platinum setting and can either pay by wire or credit card. BGD have offered to match the wire price for credit card to assist with budget, although I'd still have to pay a 2.5% foreign currency fee to my credit card company.

My only issue with those stones is that I've done a lot of looking at 3 stone rings and feel that a ratio of 0.7:1 side:centre diameter looks best to me.

Also do you know if there would be an issue mixing non-fluorescent with fluorescent diamonds?

Cheers :D
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That diamond only has medium flouro, so I am really not concerned. Medium flouro in my experience doesn’t affect the color of the stone much. The diamond is already a G color and I doubt that you will see much if any color modification due to flouro. If the stone was a J my opinion might be different, but not in this case. If you prefer a smaller ratio, you can have BGD source you 0.12ct side stones from their H&A meleè. They can also send you a picture with the 20s just to see how you like them.

However, here is one ring that was created by BGD (the center stone has similar dimensions to the one we are looking at). The OP used 0.3ct side stones and I thought it looked beautiful. Which is why I suggested the two 0.2ct stones. https://www.pricescope.com/communit...one-ring-early-25th-anniversary-reset.223242/

P.S. please reserve the main stone.

Edit: I remembered something else. Here is a pre-loved Ritani setting inclusive of the side stone diamonds. https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings/ritani-diamond-semi-mount-appr-45ctw
I am sharing it mostly to show how a 6mm stone (BGD 0.898 G) looks with 0.2ct each side stones.
 
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I can promise you that you can use the same size side stones with a .89 as well as you can a .70. I'd absolutely go with the larger center stone because a .70 is going to be really small as a center stone. I haven't looked, but if you could bump up the sides to .25-.30, that would be even better. But Simone showed you great options!

Incidentally, what is her ring size?

I will have to agree with @cflutist that her trellis ring is outstanding, though.
 
@AdamW I would check with your bank to see what a wire would cost you. It may be about the same as the CC foreign transaction fee that you have or it may be less.

I read your previous post again and I think I read it incorrectly the first time. I think that you were trying to say that you prefer larger side stones. I really think that the 0.226 will be a great size side stones for the 0.898 G center diamond. I have a 2.1ct center with 0.23ct side stones (they are all from BGD btw), below is a pic. The side stones are definitely not “small” or insignificant. I think that larger side stones may overshadow your center a bit and obviously there is a budget to keep in mind.

BAE6ED1D-238C-4FC4-9CDC-E39A394E7BFB.jpeg
 
You ought to show him your setting, Simone!!! I love your ring!:love:
 
diamondseeker2006 said:
You ought to show him your setting, Simone!!! I love your ring!:love:
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You are so sweet DS! I know I have been bad about sharing my ring :oops2: I have been going through some things personally and haven’t had the time to take some proper pics besides snaps from here and there :D
 
@SimoneDi {{{hugs}}} There are definitely more important things than our hobby. Take care!
 
Thanks for all your input so far! I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger!

Any idea if BGD trellis rings are 'true' to size or slightly loose/tight? I'm waiting for their official take but wonder if any owners can chip in? My partner's ring size with her current plain band is 6.5 which is tight over her knuckle but fits well on the finger. Wondering whether to go 6.5 with the BGD trellis or even 6.75?

Cheers

Adam
 
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