Do the 12 point side stones overpower my 1.2 Ct solitare?

[eay1127]

I just had these made and am wondering if I made a mistake. Engagement ring center stone is 1.2 ct and I chose 12 pointers for the side stones and the 7-stone matching band. Should I have gone with 10 or 8 pointers instead? Do the 12 pointers drown out my center stone?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Do the 12 point side stones overpower my 1.2 Ct solitare

That is totally a matter of individual taste. Your rings look very pretty! I will say that around here, many believe that a shank that is smaller makes the center stone stand out more or appear larger. But again, it's what you like best that matters!

 

[ringo865]

Re: Do the 12 point side stones overpower my 1.2 Ct solitare

It is beautifilul as is, but I would be curious to see if a plain band balances out the look. That might
balance out the size of the bling wall and make your center stone appear as the star.

 

[AprilBaby]

Re: Do the 12 point side stones overpower my 1.2 Ct solitare

Very bling! I like it!

 

[the_mother_thing]

Re: Do the 12 point side stones overpower my 1.2 Ct solitare

Your rings are both beautiful! My eyes do see a lot of bling, and it's a little hard to make out (in the face on pic) where the ering main diamond is, but that's because it's all so well-matched in color, I think.

It is beautifilul as is, but I would be curious to see if a plain band balances out the look. That might
balance out the size of the bling wall and make your center stone appear as the star.

This, or perhaps consider a thin, plain spacer between the two rings ... it might help add a little contrast to let the ering main diamond stand out a bit more.

 

[heididdl]

Re: Do the 12 point side stones overpower my 1.2 Ct solitare

Your fine

 

[eay1127]

Re: Do the 12 point side stones overpower my 1.2 Ct solitare

Thank you all for the feedback.
I'm also wondering about the way the jeweler oriented the prongs. 99.9% of 6-prong rings I've seen have the prongs at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. I'm wondering if I have the head rotated so that 2 of the prongs are at 12 and 6, will it make the center stone look slightly larger.