Five stone ring project update!

[MeganShannon11]

I posted a short while ago about a new anniversary ring for my 15th which is coming up in April. I decided that I would really like a five stone ring to wear as an alternative to my cushion cut wedding set. My husband and I talked about it again, and he said that 5K is the budget, which clearly, isn’t massive but hopefully can go reasonably far with this style. My finger size is a 5 1/4 or 5 1/2. What size stones do you think I should be aiming for to have a really sparkly look without becoming uncomfortable to wear? I’m posting my wedding set/left hand here for reference. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[0-0-0]

I think you can get 5x 0.3-0.4 ct WF ACA and still stay within budget.

 

[MeganShannon11]

Do you think that ctw would feel more substantial than my cushion cut set?

 

[tyty333]

Are you trying to wear it with your set or as another option instead of your wedding set?

 

[Dreamer_D]

Do you think that ctw would feel more substantial than my cushion cut set?

Have you looked through the five stone ring thread for similar cttw rings? Have you tried any on?

 

[Heathcat24]

What a fun project, @MeganShannon11 ! I definitely think you should try some on with different sizes stones to get a feel for what you like!

 

[MeganShannon11]

Are you trying to wear it with your set or as another option instead of your wedding set?

On its own as another option.

 

[MeganShannon11]

Have you looked through the five stone ring thread for similar cttw rings? Have you tried any on?

Yes and yes. Based on trying them on, I’m thinking of 1.6/1.7 ctw but was curious to hear some thoughts from 5 stone owners…

 

[0-0-0]

I like a bit of tapering so that it looks like the 5 stone wraps around the finger. I would go for a 0.4 ct center with a pair of 0.35+ and a pair of 0.3+

 

[Dreamer_D]

My five stone will be 2.74cttw, each stone being 5mm in diameter. So a lot just depends on preference and ring size! I had a 1.5cttw five-stone many years ago and felt I wanted bigger.

It depends if you are going for a "band" look or a "ring" look, if that makes sense.

Do you know what type of setting you want?

 

[MeganShannon11]

My five stone will be 2.74cttw, each stone being 5mm in diameter. So a lot just depends on preference and ring size! I had a 1.5cttw five-stone many years ago and felt I wanted bigger.

It depends if you are going for a "band" look or a "ring" look, if that makes sense.

Do you know what type of setting you want?

Wow! That’s going to be amazing. I am thinking either cathedral or an even more open setting.

 

[RMOO]

Here's a couple of threads to peruse on your 5 stone journey:

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...small-let’s-see-them-all.274750/#post-5309862

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-5-stone-ring-thread.134007/

I love my ACA five stone, and highly recommend them. My finger size is also 5 1/4 - 5 1/2 and my 5 stone graduates from .46 in the center, then .43/.44, and then two .41 on the ends, and it is very comfortable.

What color is your cushion set?

 

[MeganShannon11]

Here's a couple of threads to peruse on your 5 stone journey:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/5-stone-bands-big-and-small-let’s-see-them-all.274750/#post-5309862

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-5-stone-ring-thread.134007/

I love my ACA five stone, and highly recommend them. My finger size is also 5 1/4 - 5 1/2 and my 5 stone graduates from .46 in the center, then .43/.44, and then two .41 on the ends, and it is very comfortable.

What color is your cushion set?

The cushion is a G and all the melee in the F/G range.

 

[tyty333]

There are enough .34ish H ACAs (plus, one G stone) to make a 5 stone. That would be lovely. It would give you about 1.7ish ctw.
Price should leave you enough for the setting and come in at $5k.

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[Lookinagain]

Yes and yes. Based on trying them on, I’m thinking of 1.6/1.7 ctw but was curious to hear some thoughts from 5 stone owners…

Just to make sure I know what you want, do you want all 5 stones the same size, or some tapering? If you want them all the same size, those 5 ACA's that @tyty333 posted would be perfect.

 

[MeganShannon11]

Just to make sure I know what you want, do you want all 5 stones the same size, or some tapering? If you want them all the same size, those 5 ACA's that @tyty333 posted would be perfect.

I am actually not sure. I had originally thought that I wanted them all the same, but now I am questioning that a bit...

 

[MissGotRocks]

Here is my five stone Memoire ring with .40 diamonds. It is a shared prong setting and is set low which I prefer for both the look and comfort. Ring size 5.5

 

[MeganShannon11]

Here is my five stone Memoire ring with .40 diamonds. It is a shared prong setting and is set low which I prefer for both the look and comfort. Ring size 5.5

That is gorgeous! Thanks for posting!

 

[MissGotRocks]

That is gorgeous! Thanks for posting!

Thank you! I have had this ring for 18 years and have basically worn it every day as a right hand ring. I have thoroughly enjoyed it!

 

[Lookinagain]

I am actually not sure. I had originally thought that I wanted them all the same, but now I am questioning that a bit...

Then you should definitely try some of both on before buying/making a ring. It will also help you with size of stone and what will be comfortable.

 

[Dandi]

Amazing project, and congrats on your upcoming anniversary!
Here is my e-ring to give you an idea of how a graduated setting may look. This is a .70, 2 x .55s and 2 x .35s on a size 6 finger.