Stone size on setting in proportion to center stone

[shabu]

Hi,

I plan on setting 1.5ct round diamond on the setting with little diamonds 3/4 of the way around the band. I am not sure how big the side diamond should be. What are your opinions about it? Thanks in advance!

 

[Gypsy]

I suggest you look online for "shared prong settings" and find a few with proportions you like, then post them and we can help you further.

 

[Gypsy]

Pick the look you want:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/files/setting_images/thumb/large/5522W18-3.jpg
http://shopping.schubachstore.com/site/cart_imgs/10130-engagement-rings_REG.jpg
http://www.diamondsourceva.com/Diamonds/images/Round%20Ring%201.50%20ct%200.36%20tcw-1.JPG
http://jewelry-shopping.padisgems.com/images/products/detail/70500032.jpg
http://www.moissanitebridal.com/store/graphics/00000002/ch_SS1127_A_front.jpg
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/files/setting_images/thumb/large/5498W18-3.jpg
http://www.since1910.com/images/products/verragio-shared-prong-diamond-engagement-ring-0385s-1-C.png
http://www.washingtondiamond.com/360470.jpg
http://blog.brianthecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BrianGavin_MeleeHead2_031512.jpg


THIS is a 1.6 center in a shared prong with 3 point stones. Do you want larger or smaller diamonds in the band?
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/download/file.php?id=20081']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/download/file.php?id=20081[/URL]

 

[Enerchi]

From the ones Gypsy posted above, my favourites are the last single one - 1.6ct from PS photo and the washingtondiamond proportions.

 

[shabu]

Thank you guys so much for your responses. It was helpful. At first I liked the 7 to 9 pointer side stones with my 1.5 round diamond, however when i just asked a few questions at tiffanys, he suggested that wherever I buy it, that he doesnt suggest i go over 3 pointers or at the most 5 pointers because it would take away from the center stone. another issue was that with the wedding band it may look a little bulky. (I do want a wedding band to be shared prong with bigger diamonds than my engagment band). sooItook the guy's advice and now im looking at 3 pointers, but wanted to see what you guys thought of that and of maybe 5 pointers. I judst want the ring to be balanced with the side stones, and jewerlers often are not very helpful.. atleast the ones I have come across so far. thanks again!

 

[Enerchi]

Sounds like your guy is giving you the right advice, in this instance. Let your large centre stone be the focus and the melee on the sides just provide a shimmer of bright white scintillation! Too much, and its competing with the main attraction. As you know, it's all about proportion. I'm in agreement - 3 pointers may be your better bet, especially if you also want a blingier wedding band.