Make Your Own Engagement Ring?

Q.I have been researching engagement rings for a year, and I have a question. What is the deal with a triangular shaped diamond?? First of all, there are 3 different names for that I have found: trillium, trillion, and trilliant. Also, on the design-your-own-ring sites, it isn't listed as an option other than side stones. I have found some on the Internet, but they are few and far between. Are they considered cheap or weird? Are they regarded poorly by jewelers? I'm just curious.

A.I like the trillion cut for other stones, not so much for diamonds. I bought my wife a .85 marquis-cut for her engagement ring, then designed a wedding ring with two .50 trillion cut sapphires, one on each side of the diamond. It gave the set a general diamond shape, like a monogram of sorts. The two inner points of each sapphire "point" to the upper and lower points of the marquis shape. My wife thought it was weird, until she saw it. :-) Go to a local jeweler! These 'net-based jewelers are okay for something off-the-rack, but when you're trying to design something special, it's sometimes best to sit down with someone who knows what they're doing and brainstorm about it. It might cost a little more, but the relationship that's built can have some very deep value a few years down the line. I think the problem you are encountering is that they just are not too popular as solitaires or center stones. My suggestion would be to find a long-standing reputable neighborhood jeweler, and have him/her make your ring. S/he can give you the details on the relative value and pros/cons of such a stone.

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