Hi folks,
I have a fancy yellow cushion cut diamond, for which I am having a three-stone ring setting made. I'm now deciding on side stones, and I've love to hear thoughts on the choices I've seen.
Originally, my thought was to go with half moons, which seems like the most popular side stone for a cushion. However, in seeing these at the jeweler today, I wasn't as keen on the half-moons as I'd expected. Perhaps because the center stone is very wide (it's nearly a perfect square), the half-moons stick out enough to make for a chunky look. See below for a picture, where I feel the side stones look a little domineering and "out of place," for lack of a better word.
Another option we looked at was a trillion cut, which originally I didn't think I'd take to. Though seeing this in person, I thought the trillions looked like a more natural fit for the center than the half-moons. Here is a picture, where these trillions are actually fancy yellows (though white trillions would also be an option, of course).
I'd love to hear what folks here think about these few questions:
- Any preference for the half moons vs. the trillions?
- Could it be that a slimmer pair of half moons would work better with this center stone?
- If you like the trillions, any thoughts on going with fancy yellows vs. a colorless pair? I realize that fancy yellow side stones aren't a common look. Would yellow sides steal too much attention from the center stone?
- Any other shapes that might work well?
Thanks so much in advance!
I have a fancy yellow cushion cut diamond, for which I am having a three-stone ring setting made. I'm now deciding on side stones, and I've love to hear thoughts on the choices I've seen.
Originally, my thought was to go with half moons, which seems like the most popular side stone for a cushion. However, in seeing these at the jeweler today, I wasn't as keen on the half-moons as I'd expected. Perhaps because the center stone is very wide (it's nearly a perfect square), the half-moons stick out enough to make for a chunky look. See below for a picture, where I feel the side stones look a little domineering and "out of place," for lack of a better word.
Another option we looked at was a trillion cut, which originally I didn't think I'd take to. Though seeing this in person, I thought the trillions looked like a more natural fit for the center than the half-moons. Here is a picture, where these trillions are actually fancy yellows (though white trillions would also be an option, of course).
I'd love to hear what folks here think about these few questions:
- Any preference for the half moons vs. the trillions?
- Could it be that a slimmer pair of half moons would work better with this center stone?
- If you like the trillions, any thoughts on going with fancy yellows vs. a colorless pair? I realize that fancy yellow side stones aren't a common look. Would yellow sides steal too much attention from the center stone?
- Any other shapes that might work well?
Thanks so much in advance!