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"My boyfriend and I went to seven jewelry stores this weekend. So far, there are two setting styles in contention. The first is the basic pear side stone setting. I really love oceanblue's ring below, including the knife-edge wedding band! (Stats are: Center: 1.027 ct., Sides: 0.44 tct. pears)\n\n\n\nFor this setting I've seen plenty of online vendors that offer something like this, and of course I could go the custom route as well though I'm not sure why I would want to? oceanbeach's ring is custom though...\n\n\nhttp://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/vatche-round-and-pear-3-stone-engagement-ring-2357.htm\nhttp://www.bluenile.com/pear-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-setting-platinum_4508#\nhttp://www.b2cjewels.com/Diamond-Accent-Settings/Tapered-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-Pear-Shaped-Side-Stones-14K-White-Gold-%281-4-cttw%29-6004-1.aspx\nhttp://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/the-summer-18k-white-gold-5371w18\nhttp://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/grace-3-stone-pears-18k-white-gold-5557w18\n\nMy question here is, what differences should I be paying attention to in deciding which of these rings to go for, if I decide on the pear side setting? I can try on the version offered at Tiffany and hopefully that will be enlightening but in the meantime they all look the same to me.\n\nThen we went to Jared and I fell in love with the setting ($1,500) below. The online photos don't do it justice - for some reason the marquise stones look so grey in these photos...\n\nhttp://design.jared-diamonds.com/engagement-rings/vault-value-settings/ring/item12_10818/\n\n\n\nI know Jared is not usually recommended here, especially for stones. Has anyone seen anything similar elsewhere? Would getting it custom made from a PS recommended vendor be a lot more expensive? And also, what do you think of the setting? I'm afraid it's a bit risky, versus the more classic pear side stone choice.\n\nAnd lastly, I am feeling strongly tempted to pick a heart center stone instead of round brilliant. Opinions appreciated. I am only 23 now and it's totally me, but I'm afraid I'll regret it later!\n\nMy ring size is ~4.5 by the way."
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