Diamond to diamond ratio

[jewelryaddict]

Recently, a jeweler suggested that the diamonds in the setting shouldn''t be larger in carat weight than the center stone. For example: a 1 ct. center should have no more than 1cttw. in the setting. He said it could be less, but more would make the center seem smaller. What''s your opinion?

 

[JohnQuixote]

I'd offer that this is all about personal preference.

I shudder to think what would happen if we tried to shut down all of our side-stone and melee enthusiasts. Can you imagine? They would storm the castle with pitchforks and torches (and their massive bling looking fabulous in the torchlight).

Take a look at some different examples online and in person and go with what makes you happy.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

My rule is that a ring is nopt a 3 stone unless the 2 side stnes add up to more than the weight of the center.
If 2 stones = less than center it is a solitaire with shoulder diamonds.