5 stone or 7 stone band, which is better...

[Laila619]

...for finger coverage? If I get the 5 stone band, the diamonds are a little bigger, but there are obviously only 5 diamonds. If I get the 7 stone, there are *more* diamonds, but the diamonds are a little smaller than the 5 stone. What sounds blingier? I am a size 6.5 if that makes a difference. I am hoping to have the band go all the way across the top of my finger. Thanks for indulging me.

 

[chupiechow]

I like the looks of a 5 stone....bigger diamonds! I think this one is beautiful
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/JbEGSignatureSettingsandSpecia/DiamondBands/5-Stone-Rose-Cut-Band/20816567_JbdvRs#!i=1652402766&k=dCzXsLW

 

[Logan Sapphire]

What size stones were you thinking of? I actually tried on both a 5 and 7 stone ring today. The 5 stone had .25 ct stones and the 7 stone was smaller. Both rings were Memoire. I have to say, I was disappointed by the 5 stone- it wasn't nearly as much finger coverage as I would've thought and my right hand can wear a 3.75. If the ring size had been smaller, that might have helped make the stones span more finger. But interestingly enough, the jeweler thought the smaller 7 stone ring looked better on me.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You can have finger coverage with any number of stones. But the larger stones of a 5 stone are going to be more blingy as a standalone ring than a 7 stone ring of the same weight.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I wear a size 6.5 and if I was only going to have a single row of diamonds, if they would be only .25 or .30 ct, I would want 7 stones. That is how many it would take to cover the top of my hand. With a five stone, I would want .45ct stones at least.

Or a band like my Aurora

 

[armywife13]

I like the looks of a 5 stone....bigger diamonds! I think this one is beautiful
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/JbEGSignatureSettingsandSpecia/DiamondBands/5-Stone-Rose-Cut-Band/20816567_JbdvRs#!i=1652402766&k=dCzXsLW

That one is so unique, love it.

 

[Laila619]

What size stones were you thinking of? I actually tried on both a 5 and 7 stone ring today. The 5 stone had .25 ct stones and the 7 stone was smaller. Both rings were Memoire. I have to say, I was disappointed by the 5 stone- it wasn't nearly as much finger coverage as I would've thought and my right hand can wear a 3.75. If the ring size had been smaller, that might have helped make the stones span more finger. But interestingly enough, the jeweler thought the smaller 7 stone ring looked better on me.

Hi Logan Sapphire! Probably .25 or .35 stones. I think .25s will be too small for a 5 stone to cover the top of the finger though, like Dreamer said.

 

[purplesilk]

What's your budget?
Are you going to wear the diamond band alone or with another ring?

When I went to my local jeweller to buy my diamond band, I tried both 5 stones band and 7 stones band:I could choose between 20 pointers, 15 pointers and 10 pointers... I bought a 7 stones band with 10 pointers because:
five 15 pointers didn't cover the half top of my finger;
the size difference between 15 pointers and 10 pointers wasn't worth the price jump IMHO;
five 20 pointers didn't cover the half top of my finger;
on my finger, seven 10 pointers looked better than five 20 pointers.

Here's the 7 stones band thread (my ring size is 6):
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/7-stone-band-ring-thread.166136/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/7-stone-band-ring-thread.166136/[/URL]

 

[Logan Sapphire]

What size stones were you thinking of? I actually tried on both a 5 and 7 stone ring today. The 5 stone had .25 ct stones and the 7 stone was smaller. Both rings were Memoire. I have to say, I was disappointed by the 5 stone- it wasn't nearly as much finger coverage as I would've thought and my right hand can wear a 3.75. If the ring size had been smaller, that might have helped make the stones span more finger. But interestingly enough, the jeweler thought the smaller 7 stone ring looked better on me.

Hi Logan Sapphire! Probably .25 or .35 stones. I think .25s will be too small for a 5 stone to cover the top of the finger though, like Dreamer said.

Yeah, I agree. I thought .25s were too small for full finger coverage in a 5 stone

 

[bright ice]

I wear a 6.5 and have a five stone with 2.14ctw, .40 range and it is perfect finger coverage for me.

 

[Mayk]

I tired on a bazillion... I'm am also a 6.5. I found 1.7- 2.0 tctw was the best. I picked .34-.35 for mine. It's being made now. So I should have pictures in the next week or so... I recommend trying them on... It surprised me what I liked and what I didn't care for. I was very certain I didn't want the stones between my fingers. Definitely a personal preference.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

I have a band with five 0.19 stones that is a size 6 and the diamonds cover the entire top of my finger. It is substantial enough to wear alone and really packs a punch.

 

[Laila619]

I have a band with five 0.19 stones that is a size 6 and the diamonds cover the entire top of my finger. It is substantial enough to wear alone and really packs a punch.

Hmm, so it must really depend on the band and maybe the finger shape? Any pics, Dana?

 

[Laila619]

What's your budget?
Are you going to wear the diamond band alone or with another ring?

When I went to my local jeweller to buy my diamond band, I tried both 5 stones band and 7 stones band:I could choose between 20 pointers, 15 pointers and 10 pointers... I bought a 7 stones band with 10 pointers because:
five 15 pointers didn't cover the half top of my finger;
the size difference between 15 pointers and 10 pointers wasn't worth the price jump IMHO;
five 20 pointers didn't cover the half top of my finger;
on my finger, seven 10 pointers looked better than five 20 pointers.

Here's the 7 stones band thread (my ring size is 6):
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/7-stone-band-ring-thread.166136/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/7-stone-band-ring-thread.166136/[/URL]

Hi purplesilk, I'll be wearing it with my engagement ring and spacer.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

What's your budget?
Are you going to wear the diamond band alone or with another ring?

Hi purplesilk, I'll be wearing it with my engagement ring and spacer.

Oh wow, this makes all the difference in the world! My answer is totally different for a standalone ring than it is for a wedding band to wear with an e-ring. I personally think a large 5 stone takes away from the e-ring and can look a little overdone.

I would absolutely choose smaller stones in a 7 or 9 stone band to wear with an e-ring. Which ring are you buying this to wear with? The halo solitaire?

 

[purplesilk]

If you're going to wear it with your e-ring and a spacer, I think you should go with 9 five pointers or 7 ten pointers.
Some people may suggest going with 2 or 3 pointers...I just say no, because I also have a 3 pointers channel set band and I don't like how it looks on my size 6 finger: it's dull even paired with my 0.30 rose cut antique solitaire...judge it by yourself:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/plain-solitaire-and-wedding-bands.166745/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/plain-solitaire-and-wedding-bands.166745/[/URL]

 

[Laila619]

What's your budget?
Are you going to wear the diamond band alone or with another ring?

Hi purplesilk, I'll be wearing it with my engagement ring and spacer.

Oh wow, this makes all the difference in the world! My answer is totally different for a standalone ring than it is for a wedding band to wear with an e-ring. I personally think a large 5 stone takes away from the e-ring and can look a little overdone.

I would absolutely choose smaller stones in a 7 or 9 stone band to wear with an e-ring. Which ring are you buying this to wear with? The halo solitaire?

Hehe, I don't mind DS. I want a BIG BLING look, so even if it totally overwhelms my e-ring, that's okay with me! I want people to see this band from across the room! I'll be wearing it with my original 1 carat e-ring.

 

[Laila619]

This is Gemgirl's gorgeous new set--I would like to duplicate this look, but go even bigger with the band. She mentioned that her band is a 9 stone x 0.085 pointers. So maybe I could do something like 7 x 0.20 pointers.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

What's your budget?
Are you going to wear the diamond band alone or with another ring?

Hi purplesilk, I'll be wearing it with my engagement ring and spacer.

Oh wow, this makes all the difference in the world! My answer is totally different for a standalone ring than it is for a wedding band to wear with an e-ring. I personally think a large 5 stone takes away from the e-ring and can look a little overdone.

I would absolutely choose smaller stones in a 7 or 9 stone band to wear with an e-ring. Which ring are you buying this to wear with? The halo solitaire?

Hehe, I don't mind DS. I want a BIG BLING look, so even if it totally overwhelms my e-ring, that's okay with me! I want people to see this band from across the room! I'll be wearing it with my original 1 carat e-ring.

Well, I hate to say it, but I don't think big stones on a wedding band look good at all with a 1 ct. diamond. It just makes the 1 ct. diamond look small. I wouldn't wear more than 5-8 pointers with a 1 ct. stone. My 10+ point stones are about all my 1.6 can handle. I think to go to 15 pts. or more, a 2 ct. e-ring is best. As an example, sna's wife has a 2.3 ct. diamond and her band has around 15 point stones:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/rockytalky/40k-budget-find-me-a-diamond-t168853-270.html']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/rockytalky/40k-budget-find-me-a-diamond-t168853-270.html[/URL]

The other issue that will make it hard to do is that unless you set that 1 ct. stone really high, a larger diamond band is definitely going to hit the prongs of the e-ring. You'd likely need a spacer that is wide enough to keep them from touching. I think the height issue is one thing that makes it not work well to wear a large diamond band with a smaller solitaire. Even sna's wife is probably going to have to use a spacer because the height of her 15 pt stones hits the prongs of her e-ring.

BUT, I realize that this ring is for YOU, and you should get whatever you want! I'm just stating the potential problems so you'll be fully aware!

 

[mrssalvo]

What's your budget?
Are you going to wear the diamond band alone or with another ring?

Hi purplesilk, I'll be wearing it with my engagement ring and spacer.

Oh wow, this makes all the difference in the world! My answer is totally different for a standalone ring than it is for a wedding band to wear with an e-ring. I personally think a large 5 stone takes away from the e-ring and can look a little overdone.

I would absolutely choose smaller stones in a 7 or 9 stone band to wear with an e-ring. Which ring are you buying this to wear with? The halo solitaire?

Hehe, I don't mind DS. I want a BIG BLING look, so even if it totally overwhelms my e-ring, that's okay with me! I want people to see this band from across the room! I'll be wearing it with my original 1 carat e-ring.

Laila, have you tried on rings with stones that large next to your e-ring?

 

[Laila619]

What's your budget?
Are you going to wear the diamond band alone or with another ring?

Hi purplesilk, I'll be wearing it with my engagement ring and spacer.

Oh wow, this makes all the difference in the world! My answer is totally different for a standalone ring than it is for a wedding band to wear with an e-ring. I personally think a large 5 stone takes away from the e-ring and can look a little overdone.

I would absolutely choose smaller stones in a 7 or 9 stone band to wear with an e-ring. Which ring are you buying this to wear with? The halo solitaire?

Hehe, I don't mind DS. I want a BIG BLING look, so even if it totally overwhelms my e-ring, that's okay with me! I want people to see this band from across the room! I'll be wearing it with my original 1 carat e-ring.

Laila, have you tried on rings with stones that large next to your e-ring?

Not yet MrsS. Am I going to be in for a surprise?

 

[mrssalvo]

I don't know that you'd be in for a surprise but i was just in Tiffany's a couple of weeks ago to look at eternitys so I could get a good idea for size. I tried on a full eternity made up of .15's with a 1.5 carat solitaire and I thought it made the solitaire look small and i wear a size 3.5 so a 1.5 carat round usually is huge to me. The sales gal then pulled out a 2 carat round it it looked way more proportionate to me. I think it's totally a personal presence thing but would suggest you at least try a band on with the stones you are wanting with your e-ring to make sure you like how it looks.

 

[Amys Bling]

I think it depends in what you like-

 

[Amys Bling]

I don't know that you'd be in for a surprise but i was just in Tiffany's a couple of weeks ago to look at eternitys so I could get a good idea for size. I tried on a full eternity made up of .15's with a 1.5 carat solitaire and I thought it made the solitaire look small and i wear a size 3.5 so a 1.5 carat round usually is huge to me. The sales gal then pulled out a 2 carat round it it looked way more proportionate to me. I think it's totally a personal presence thing but would suggest you at least try a band on with the stones you are wanting with your e-ring to make sure you like how it looks.

Great advice