Will size stones make my center look bigger or smaller?

[AntiqueMovalGal]

I have a 2.2 carat moval diamond solitaire. I got it set as a solitaire because I thought a “whisper thin” “floating” setting would make the stone appear larger.

However... I saw another ring that changed my mind! The center diamond on this one has nearly identical dimensions to my moval (slightly smaller and cushion shaped obviously) but looks HUGE in a way that I don’t think mine does.


What do you think? Should I add side stones to up the oomph?

My ring for reference:

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

Better photo of my ring for reference...

Would side stones dwarf and detract from the center or make the center look larger?

 

[marymm]

Wowsa, your diamond is absolutely incredibly beautiful and shows up elegant and blingy as a solitaire, but yes well-proportioned side-stones could complement and enhance your center stone ...

 

[headlight]

As @marymm said, your ring is gorgeous, but if you feel it needs something "extra", side stones would be great. What about getting a little diamond band, instead?

 

[yssie]

Your ring is beautiful @AntiqueMovalGal Truly. It's elegant, stately, and stunning - stone and setting work together perfectly. And it certainly looks LARGE on your finger to me!! I wouldn't change a single thing

What about a diamond band or two for extra sparkly days as @headlight suggests?

 

[junebug17]

I love your ring as is! The oval shape is very elegant and looks so lovely on your hand. I wouldn't change it if it was mine.

 

[monipod]

I think your stone looks beautiful and big as a solitaire and with slender fingers, it's enough. I think side stones are great for more coverage and enhancement but won't necessarily make the centre stone look bigger.

 

[Alexiszoe]

A solitaire focuses the attention on the diamond and make it "pop", but with a 3 stone, because of the coverage across the finger, the wall of bling look makes the whole ring look more substantial and blingy overall.

Have you tried on something similar to see if you prefer the 3 stone look? I have also seen jewelers clip side stones via temp ring holders onto a center stone to better help customers visualize the effect.

 

[Morenita21]

Better photo of my ring for reference...

Would side stones dwarf and detract from the center or make the center look larger?

I think your moval is gorgeous! I have chubby fingers and had mine set East-west with a halo to maximize coverage. I would keep yours they way it is. I wish I could pull that off!

 

[missy]

Wow your Moval is Movalicious
I love it both ways. As a solitaire it is the star of the show but with the sidetones it is stunning too. Which way do you love it more? Either way you cannot go wrong.

 

[diamondsR4eVR]

I love your ring as is too! So beautiful. If you decide to get sides I’d make sure they are dainty and not overpower that gorgeous center you have.

 

[Abby_Lia]

Wow. Your ring is beautiful!!! I believe a single thin band makes a circular (round/oval) diamond appear larger. I looooove a really skinny band. Personally, I wouldn’t mess with perfection. The center stone you have is gorgeous and it is a beautiful ring. I don’t think side stones would “enhance” the look in any way.

 

[bludiva]

i disagree that the 3 stone looks huge in a way yours doesn't....from your photos your ring looks pretty huge on your hand! your ring is beautiful, but if you want the sidestones for the aesthetic, go for it. i don't know if it will give a perception of more size though

 

[eapj]

Solitaires are not my favorite so I’m always team three stone but I think it’s more about the look you like, not what looks bigger. Your diamond is gorgeous!

 

[Laila619]

Make it look bigger? Probably not. That is why people go for halos. It gives the illusion of a bigger center stone.

Personally I LOVE your ring exactly as is!! And I think it looks plenty big!

 

[nala]

Halo.

 

[Sunstorm]

I absolutely love this, your stone is out of this world gorgeous.

This is very subjective. I am always team 3 stone because I love them and currently I am really really into them. Yes they offer a lot of coverage and horizontally which makes every hand look better or even nicer. It is a very flattering look. If you make the sides accent stones and small then I find they emphasize your center instead of taking the attention away from it.

I also love East West halos but not for your stone. Either leave as is or if you are not 100 % happy then go 3 stone! A lot of care should go into choosing the sides. I do believe that would be gorgeous but this is entirely up to you.

 

[Lalola44]

I LOVE your ring, it's definitely one of my faves on PS! But I completely get where you're coming from with wondering whether or not to add a little sparkle to a solitaire. I saw that elongated cushion from jewels by grace on her instagram and I was floored by how gorge it is. I say go for the sidestones, I love the proportions of that three stone cushion and I think your ring would look fabulous in a similar setting. Movals and skinny ovals with sidestones have such a cool, art deco vibe and it's just not a style you see very often

This one by Mark Broumand is gorge!

 

[kenny]

Not buying side stones or a halo and putting that savings into the only diamond in the ring lets you buy a better diamond.

 

[motownmama]

It’s an optical illusion obviously. I’ve got a 3 stone with a 2ctw center and a wrap for my 1ctw solitaire. In each the sidestones are colored stones and I love the look. Truth be told I think a solitaire looks bigger.

 

[Lvoeshinythings]

Love Movals! Never seen one in real life but I love looking at them.

I think the spread of the 3-stone does add to the appearance. Also the optical illusion of north/south maybe makes the moval look smaller than it actually is? Because it’s slender and so are your fingers? Have you considered setting it solitaire but east/west?

 

[mrs-b]

I've loved that ring since you got it. I wouldn't change a thing. I think sides could well make it appear smaller. If you *do* add sides, tho, I'd be adding pears. I find the tapered baguettes abrupt compared to the curves of your gorgeous oval. Pears, on the other hand, would complement its shape and give it a greater sense of width.

 

[Lalola44]

Just saw this post from Ori Vechler on IG and thought of this thread, such a gorgeous moval three stone!!!

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[diamondseeker2006]

Nothing but a halo will make your center look larger. But I do love small accent sides to give a little more width to a slim center stone. I like the size sides on that first 3 stone you posted as well as the Vechler ring in the post above mine. Your ring is beautiful as is. But I'd consider small sides if it were mine. Like MrsB, I would also consider pears as well as the traps.