Would you ever do D side stones with a G center?

[Wewechew]

Yes, I know D is overkill, but would there be a noticeable color difference between the G (1.29ct) and the Ds (.4ct each)?

TIA

 

[lovedogs]

I wouldn't mind it, especially since the side stones would be so much smaller. Smaller stones (as long as they are well cut) face up whiter in my experience. I wouldn't be willing to pay the $$ for higher color side stones.

Gah I'm an idiot and flipped your question. I thought you meant D center. Even still, I doubt it would matter since most side stones that are sub .5 face up pretty white. Especially if the G is ideal cut.

 

[Wewechew]

I wouldn't mind it, especially since the side stones would be so much smaller. Smaller stones (as long as they are well cut) face up whiter in my experience. I wouldn't be willing to pay the $$ for higher color side stones.

Yes, to the $$ with the D color... but there is some reasoning behind it even outside of what I would immediately do with them. I'm more curious if, because the D's are smaller and I'm color sensitive, if I would be able to see a different that would bug me :-/

 

[TODiamonds]

I doubt you could tell at that size.

I just don't see the point. Best case they blend in, worst case they stand out. What's the upside here other than paying more?

 

[Wewechew]

I doubt you could tell at that size.

I just don't see the point. Best case they blend in, worst case they stand out. What's the upside here other than paying more?

I would be purchasing back a WF stone (second hand) that I already owned, at a discounted price. So I would be able to use it as a trade in down the line.

 

[mrs-b]

I wouldn't do it, no. I think the color diff would definitely be apparent.

 

[Wewechew]

I wouldn't do it, no. I think the color diff would definitely be apparent.

I was hoping you would chime in. That's what I'm afraid of

 

[mrs-b]

The rule of thumb I've heard is 'no more than 2 color grades difference'. But I can see one color grade. Also, smaller stones tend to face up whiter, just because it's more difficult to see the tint in them. So doing three color grades difference, AND having the outer stones being the whiter ones, will probably give you a pretty obvious difference.

Any chance you could sell the D's and buy 2 new G's?

 

[Wewechew]

The rule of thumb I've heard is 'no ore than 2 color grades difference'. But I can see one color grade. Also, smaller stones tend to face up whiter, just because it's more difficult to see the tint in them. So doing three color grades difference, AND having the outer stones being the whiter ones, will probably give you a pretty obvious difference.

Any chance you could sell the D's and buy 2 new G's?

Don't own the D's currently, so I would go right for the G's

 

[mrs-b]

Don't own the D's currently, so I would go right for the G's

Problem solved, then!

 

[Wewechew]

Problem solved, then!

Exactly. And saves me money!

 

[Rose-gold-or-bust]

Is the G the one you are purchasing back?

 

[Rose-gold-or-bust]

Is the G the one you are purchasing back?

Ignore that - just saw the answer

 

[CheeSauce]

I have a CBI G colored engagement ring (1.22 ct) and CBI D colored studs (0.6 ct each). I put them next to each other and it looks pretty close to me but there is a slight color difference in certain lighting (but I initially thought how remarkably similar they were when I first saw them together). Hope this helps!

 

[Wewechew]

I have a CBI G colored engagement ring (1.22 ct) and CBI D colored studs (0.6 ct each). I put them next to each other and it looks pretty close to me but there is a slight color difference in certain lighting (but I initially thought how remarkably similar they were when I first saw them together). Hope this helps!

It does, thank you!