Will these stones work for graduated 5 stone ring

[livewithease]

BG came back to me with a few pics of stones for a graduated fives stone ring in their trellis II setting. Would love to hear opinions if you think these stones/proportions look good. I'm looking for a subtle graduation vs one where the center stone really pops.

Not sure how. I feel about having the center stone in G and all the rest in F. Ideally I'd like the same color. I'm also wondering if I need to find a slightly smaller center or slightly larger middle stones.


http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.237-f-vs2-round-diamond-ags-c-104077046083

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.308-f-si1-round-diamond-ags-104070383046

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.418-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-c-104074256120

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.303-f-si1-round-diamond-ags-104070275079

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.231-f-vs2-round-diamond-ags-c-104077046091

Proportions:
4.79 X 4.31 X 3.98

 

[livewithease]

And the last image is just an example of one I like.

 

[Niel]

Hmm. How do you feel?
I wouldn't go smaller,particularly because I mean, if yoy go smaller, you might as well use your grandmothers stone and not buy another one at the same size - kwim?
Did you only contact grace for side stones. Did you try Erica at love affair diamonds? I feel like she already has a lot of smaller stones not listed on her site.

As for those? I like them as they are, I dont think you need to monkey with the proportions

 

[cutes814]

I think the stones look lovely and the proportions work. The graduated size is noticeable but minor which is how I like it best.

 

[livewithease]

Niel you have a very valid point. I'm still waiting on a local store to come back to me with costs for four additional stones in .37 or a graduated look with a larger center .50 and then matching side stones. If the cost comes back less I will definitely move forward this way.
I did contact Grace and she gave me some estimates ($1400 for larger than 0.50 and $1200 for a matching stone and side stones). I thought these costs sounded good but I'd rather do it locally so I can see the different proportions vs seeing them virtually.

If I do use older stones should I only purchase the setting from BG and have a local store set it or have the stones sent to BG to set?

 

[Niel]

Niel you have a very valid point. I'm still waiting on a local store to come back to me with costs for four additional stones in .37 or a graduated look with a larger center .50 and then matching side stones. If the cost comes back less I will definitely move forward this way.
I did contact Grace and she gave me some estimates ($1400 for larger than 0.50 and $1200 for a matching stone and side stones). I thought these costs sounded good but I'd rather do it locally so I can see the different proportions vs seeing them virtually.

If I do use older stones should I only purchase the setting from BG and have a local store set it or have the stones sent to BG to set?

I believe they will send your stones , though I would ask them. However, I'd give your local vendor a chance if they sell a setting you like, then you could try them on in person, I know that would help put your mind at ease about it.

 

[livewithease]

Okay so I finally saw the older stones that match my grandmothers and I've decided to give them a first shot. The stones are slightly bigger as well as cheaper which makes it hard to pass up. The specs are .60, .41, .25.

.60 - 5.45
.41 - 4.5
.25 - 3.98

So my plan right now is to purchase the trellis 11 setting from BG and look at it next to the stones to make sure I love the two together. This will also allow me to try on the setting and even play around the the proportions of the stones (kinda thinking I could go a tad smaller for the center stone). If I like the two together I will either have the local shop that sourced the stones set it or send everything back to BG to set. If I don't love the setting my local shop said they could create something for me.

 

[VRBeauty]

Okay so I finally saw the older stones that match my grandmothers and I've decided to give them a first shot. The stones are slightly bigger as well as cheaper which makes it hard to pass up. The specs are .60, .41, .25.

.60 - 5.45
.41 - 4.5
.25 - 3.98

So my plan right now is to purchase the trellis 11 setting from BG and look at it next to the stones to make sure I love the two together. This will also allow me to try on the setting and even play around the the proportions of the stones (kinda thinking I could go a tad smaller for the center stone). If I like the two together I will either have the local shop that sourced the stones set it or send everything back to BG to set. If I don't love the setting my local shop said they could create something for me.

I like those proportions - I think that will make for a very nice ring! I'm unclear though as to what's happening. Are you mixing old and new stones, or getting all five stones from the same source and (presumably) era?

 

[livewithease]

Decided to get 4 additional OEC stones to match my existing one. I saw the stones today and they looked great but I'm absolutely no expert. Are there any steps I should take before purchasing the stones?

Also looks like I have to send the stones to BG so they can set it but I can still return it within 15 days if I don't love it.