Q&A: Looking for a Three-Stone Platinum Ring with a Round Diamond and Two Pears on the Sides

Hello,

So I’ve been doing a lot of research on diamonds for the past 3 months, yet I just learned a bunch from your site! So I figured I would ask you the question that I have heard different opinions on and get your answer.

So the ring I would like to design is a center stone with two pear diamonds on the side and set in platinum.

Now I’ve heard several things regarding the pears. Some say to go up in color from what the center stone is because they don’t give out as much light. Others say stay at same color. While others have said go lowers to make the center stone stand out. What is your opinion on this?

Also, is there a ratio of size from center stone to side stones that looks the best? I’ve hear to get the width of side stones between 1/2 – 1/3 of the width of the center stone, does that sound right?

Finally I will be purchasing online, so when it comes time to pull the trigger would you mind helping. No rush yet, still wanna wait till after the holidays.

Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the reply. The center would be round and I’m looking at 1 – 1.5 carat. But focusing on cut that really sparkles vs size. So looking at .25-.5 for each side pear.

So if I went with a H center you think going with H pears as well?

I’m not interested in a preset ring, just certified loose for all 3. I was using James Allen’s find matching sets for the sides but you probably know best.

Thanks in advance.

After the holidays is better. I’m not ready to purchase just yet. I’ll touch base with you in a month or so. Thanks again.

Ok I’m ready to start the search and purchase the diamonds.

Here is what I’m looking for:
Stones will be set in platinum, center stone will be round (4 prong setting) and side stones will be pear.

Center stone: 1-1.5 carat round. Cut is far more important to me than size. I really want it to sparkle. I’m ok with J color but that’s my minimum. Clarity, I don’t want to pay for a flawless stone but also don’t want it to effect the sparkle too much. Ideally flaws would be clear and could be hidden by the prongs.

Side stones: pear shape carat ~0.3 each. Color needs to be similar to center so it doesn’t look different.

Let me know if anything else is needed.

Thanks again!

Haha ya that probably would help. I would like to be under 7k for the stones but 6k would be much better. I’ll be making the ring itself so just the loose stones are needed. My thinking was that we can find the center for 5k and then that leaves 1k for the side pears, sounds about right?

Also I should mention that we both have advanced science degrees and are ok with the stones being lab made, as long as they are diamonds (i.e.: pure carbon) not CZ or glass. Just in case you need to broaden the search.

Thanks again.

Those diamonds look great but do you think the H color is needed?

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What about these for the center?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.42-carat-j-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2183394?a_aid=dmnd1357

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2313470?a_aid=dmnd1357

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Ok now that I’m home, I see why H color is key. You can’t find pears in J – haha. I like the two pears you send over. What do you think of this for a center?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2216357?a_aid=dmnd1357

About same size and the clarity is less but I don’t think you’ll see the spots at non zoom. The one black spot I can cover with the prong.

Let me know, I’d like to buy all three tomorrow. And I prefer the 360 view at least for the center stone.

Thanks

Thanks! I just placed the order. All three were through James Allen and I used this email address.

Have a great day!

Diamonds came in today! They look great thanks again! I’ll defiantly spread the word about you guys!

Just finished making the ring and got the stones set! 🙂 Looks great!