honest opinion needed - sidestones too large?

[frankiextah]

hi everyone, here''s my original post of my engagement ring ...

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/beautiful-vatche-3-stone-e-ring-thanks-to-ps-and-i-d-jewelry.110105/

i love this ring to death, but the more i look at it, the more i feel that the side-stones are a bit to large for the center stone. I tried covering up the sides and look at it as a solitaire and feel that the center stone looks larger when without side-stones. what do you guys think? should i have the sides downgrade to 0.25ct each? my friend had once commented that it might be the prongs that are too thick, making the side-stones look bigger...

from time to time i feel like my ring looks like a large marquis diamond sideways, rather than having a distinct center with side-stones...

honest opinion needed here, and really much appreciated!

recap on the stats:

center stone - 1.72ct, F color, VVS2
side-stones - 0.30ct each, F color, VVS


thankyou so much in advance!

 

[geckodani]

Honestly, I think they are perfect the way they are! The flow up to your center stone is lovely!

Here''s a pic, and a fixed link to make it easier for others to see:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/beautiful-vatche-3-stone-e-ring-thanks-to-ps-and-i-d-jewelry.110105/

 

[frankiextah]

another hand pic for reference....

 

[frankiextah]

when i look at my ring that is what i''m seeing, like the photo above.... side-stones making the ring looks like a sideways marquis

is it just me being soooo picky ?

 

[geckodani]

Date: 5/27/2009 2:11:02 PM
Author: frankiextah
when i look at my ring that is what i''m seeing, like the photo above.... side-stones making the ring looks like a sideways marquis

is it just me being soooo picky ?

Oh dear - I don''t think it looks like a marquise at all! Looks like a gorgeous round brilliant with some luscious pears! But YOU have to be happy with it.

Hmmm.

 

[Lula]

I think they look great, a well-balanced design from all angles.

 

[DiamondFlame]

The sidestones are not too large for the center. But yes, I suppose the combo can look like a marquise set E-W from a distance.
But if this is something that has bothered you for a long time, would you consider having it reset as a simple solitaire and perhaps use the sidestones as ear studs?

 

[D&T]

It looks gorgeous, and I am contemplating pears on my three stone reset as well, and your''s is so beautifully done. it looks like a good proportion imho. but you are the one that have to love it. would you rather have smaller stones more as accents? and show a little more band?

 

[Lula]

I agree with DiamondFlame''s comment "But if this is something that has bothered you for a long time, would you consider having it reset as a simple solitaire and perhaps use the sidestones as ear studs?" and also add that if you want to keep the ring as a three stone but you feel it looks like a marquise set EW, you could perhaps trade the pear-shaped side stones in for two baguette stones or 2 calf''s-head-shaped stones ( a really cool shaped diamond). Otherwise, you may have to go down considerably in size with the pears to eliminate the marquise look you don''t like.

 

[purrfectpear]

It''s definitely a preference thing IMO. I get what you mean about it looking like one big marquise. Personally I''d prefer it as a solitaire, but it''s about what YOU want

 

[ms.halo]

I really love your ring just the way it is -- it has great symmetry and I think the side stone sizes are perfect. BUT, if you really don''t like it and this is not a passing thing, then you should consider a change.

 

[AprilBaby]

I think it is Gorgeous the way it is!

 

[frankiextah]

thankyou everyone for your kind words!! i really do love the design (RB with pear sides), and am wondering if pears with a slightly rounder proportion might fix the "problem"? and if so, would a "less standard" pear proportion result in less sparkles?

or... switch to RB sides, or the "calf head" sides that was suggested?

thankyou thankyou thankyou for bearing with my silliness!

 

[tyty333]

Date: 5/27/2009 3:11:25 PM
Author: ms.halo
I really love your ring just the way it is -- it has great symmetry and I think the side stone sizes are perfect. BUT, if you really don''t like it and this is not a passing thing, then you should consider a change.

Ditto!

I dont think there is any change that you could make to the pears that would make a significant difference
so I wouldnt go that direction. If anything I would probably set it in a solitaire.

 

[D&T]

Date: 5/27/2009 4:35:26 PM
Author: tyty333

Date: 5/27/2009 3:11:25 PM
Author: ms.halo
I really love your ring just the way it is -- it has great symmetry and I think the side stone sizes are perfect. BUT, if you really don''t like it and this is not a passing thing, then you should consider a change.

Ditto!

I dont think there is any change that you could make to the pears that would make a significant difference
so I wouldnt go that direction. If anything I would probably set it in a solitaire.

hmm, maybe the solitaire, then take those pears, turn them into earrings, and maybe later, if you still long for pears, get them a little smaller and fatter, or the RBs small, and only use one prongs on the side/shank to give it a slight illusion of a pear... let me find a picture.. be right back

 

[D&T]

Date: 5/27/2009 5:04:17 PM
Author: D&T

Date: 5/27/2009 4:35:26 PM
Author: tyty333

Date: 5/27/2009 3:11:25 PM
Author: ms.halo
I really love your ring just the way it is -- it has great symmetry and I think the side stone sizes are perfect. BUT, if you really don''t like it and this is not a passing thing, then you should consider a change.

Ditto!

I dont think there is any change that you could make to the pears that would make a significant difference
so I wouldnt go that direction. If anything I would probably set it in a solitaire.

hmm, maybe the solitaire, then take those pears, turn them into earrings, and maybe later, if you still long for pears, get them a little smaller and fatter, or the RBs small, and only use one prongs on the side/shank to give it a slight illusion of a pear... let me find a picture.. be right back

Like this picture of a.jaffe three stone setting?

 

[musey]

I was all ready to say "yes," because I seem to prefer smaller sidestones than most - but I actually think the proportions on your ring are beautiful

That said, it''s obviously bugging you. If you''re not happy with it, it''s not right, because if it were you''d be happy!

 

[rickster123]

I think it looks perfectly proportionate although at quick glance (very) I could see your concern. Personally I''d leave it as is.....unless it really bothers you. A 1.72 definitely does not need any side compliments. If your a solitaire kinda gal then maybe you should consider a change. Great looking ring tho.......

 

[MissGotRocks]

I personally think the proportions on your ring are great. I don''t think changing the size or shape of the pear stones will make a significant difference.

Go out and try on some solitaire rings - see if you like the look better or if you think they are ''missing'' something as you''ve grown accustomed to a three stone ring. Try on a three stone ring with round side stones and see if you prefer that look better. It''s all a matter of preference but try on lots of things to be sure before you make a change.

Your ring is very pretty IMO - sometimes we just pick apart what we have. When I get in that type of mode, I really try to listen to folks whose opinion I value. The nitpicky mood usually passes! PS gives us so many beautiful rings to look at that we sometimes second guess our own stuff to death. Put the ring in a cabinet for a couple of days - then take a look. You may find a renewed love for it again!

 

[mrssalvo]

well, I'll be the dissenter and say that I would probably want them a little smaller if it were my ring. I love the proportions of Kaleigh's 3-stone. Her center is 2.38 and her sides are only a bit larger than yours at .68 ctw. So, I think downsizing the pear sides would look beautiful.

picture of Kaleigh's ring...

 

[ficklefaye]

i agree with mrssalvo, i think it would look better with smaller sidestones, but again it is preference

if it has been bothering you, maybe try on rings with different combinations and see which one you like best

 

[MissGotRocks]

Are you all looking at the ring at the top of this thread or the one in the middle? They are two different rings and two different looks. I think the poster''s ring at the top of the thread does look alot like Kaleigh''s.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Your ring is absolutely gorgeous!!!

 

[icekid]

I think it's gorgeous! If I squint, I can make it look like a marquise

eta- I love love love Kaleigh's ring every time. Can't get over it

 

[mrscushion]

I think it looks fabulous -- but you have to like it, not me.

 

[frankiextah]

Date: 5/27/2009 5:04:17 PM
Author: D&T

Date: 5/27/2009 4:35:26 PM

Author: tyty333

Date: 5/27/2009 3:11:25 PM

Author: ms.halo

I really love your ring just the way it is -- it has great symmetry and I think the side stone sizes are perfect. BUT, if you really don''t like it and this is not a passing thing, then you should consider a change.

Ditto!


I dont think there is any change that you could make to the pears that would make a significant difference

so I wouldnt go that direction. If anything I would probably set it in a solitaire.

hmm, maybe the solitaire, then take those pears, turn them into earrings, and maybe later, if you still long for pears, get them a little smaller and fatter, or the RBs small, and only use one prongs on the side/shank to give it a slight illusion of a pear... let me find a picture.. be right back

it is certainly a good idea... thankyou so much for the photo !!!

 

[frankiextah]

Date: 5/27/2009 6:08:23 PM
Author: MissGotRocks
I personally think the proportions on your ring are great. I don''t think changing the size or shape of the pear stones will make a significant difference.


Go out and try on some solitaire rings - see if you like the look better or if you think they are ''missing'' something as you''ve grown accustomed to a three stone ring. Try on a three stone ring with round side stones and see if you prefer that look better. It''s all a matter of preference but try on lots of things to be sure before you make a change.


Your ring is very pretty IMO - sometimes we just pick apart what we have. When I get in that type of mode, I really try to listen to folks whose opinion I value. The nitpicky mood usually passes! PS gives us so many beautiful rings to look at that we sometimes second guess our own stuff to death. Put the ring in a cabinet for a couple of days - then take a look. You may find a renewed love for it again!

thankyou so much for this valuable advice! i will definitely go and try on a ton of rings before i do anything! i know for a fact that stores can prepare a few loose RB and pears in various sizes, then "blue tek" or tape them onto my actual ring for visual references before going anything...

 

[frankiextah]

Date: 5/27/2009 8:55:46 PM
Author: mrssalvo
well, I''ll be the dissenter and say that I would probably want them a little smaller if it were my ring. I love the proportions of Kaleigh''s 3-stone. Her center is 2.38 and her sides are only a bit larger than yours at .68 ctw. So, I think downsizing the pear sides would look beautiful.


picture of Kaleigh''s ring...

when i started thinking about this "problem", i immediately searched for this photo and realized that my side-stones in proportion are bigger, that''s why i thought that maybe smaller side-stones with kaleigh''s proportion might work better?

 

[Monnyjay]

"Beautiful ring" I think it looks perfect and the side stones are not too big, although only you can decide in the end

 

[cindygenit]

Honestly, i think your ring is perfect and so gorgeous!!! But you have to do what YOU like of course