Sidestones on tiny fingers - overkill?

[wolftress]

My current e-ring is a .75ct 6mm solitaire. I''m dreaming about upgrading via a reset and I really like the idea of adding sidestones. I especially love pear side stones or any look that sort of tapers on either side of the finger. My solitaire currently takes up about 3/4 of my size 2.75 finger. Would it be overkill to add pointy sidestones? If anyone has something similar to what I''ve described, please post pictures

I''ll appreciate any suggestions to bling up my ring a bit. I love solitaires but I also want the ''oh wow oh my god it''s gorgeous'' factor, and given that my current diamond isn''t an ideal cut, I think it needs a push up bra

 

[JulieN]

it''s not. at all. it''d be totally classy.

but if you love solitaires, what about an eternity band?

 

[sera]

3 stone rings can still be dainty. Scott Kay 3 stone Doing a search here there were some pears as small as .31carat but it seems like that might be too many mm across? If you didn't want just the round shape as a side, you could go with 3 rounds on the side in a triangular-ish tapering shape.

Tapered baguettes can be dainty and flashy. Sasha Primak 3 stone RB and Baguette
Facets 3 stone RB and baguette

You could also get a narrow pave band.
Ritani pave
Vatche pave
Whiteflash Legato pave

 

[wolftress]

Thanks for the ideas Julie and Sera!

I''m actually hoping for a half-eternity for my b-day this year, but I also think my solitaire needs an overhaul. I''ve never been happy with how high my diamond sits, so a reset seems like a good idea.

I LOVE the pave band semi-mounts but my wedding band is a simple half-round band with diamonds flush set into the ring, so I''m not sure how a pave band would look next to it. So far, I really like the idea of baguettes and three tiny rounds in a triangle for the ''pointy'' look. Does anyone here have rings with a setting like that?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think side baguettes would be the most classy. I like small pear sides better with large center stones (like Kaleigh''s).

 

[angeline]

Oh no Wolftress I think it would look wonderful! Not too much at all. I love that look too. Have you seen this thread? Especially look for KristyDarling''s Rb with pear sides, it''s a monster and I think she''s got only size 3.5.

Rounds with pear sides

 

[kcoursolle]

I think pears or bags would be very elegant and not overkill for your hand. They are too very different looks, hard to pick a favorite. I might like bags with claw prongs a little better than pears.

 

[wolftress]

Diamondseeker, you''re right! Pears look gorgeous next to huge centre stones like kslim''s and Kaleigh''s. It somehow softens the look a little and makes the rings look like works of art. I was just about to give up on the idea until (fingers and toes crossed!!) I get a big upgrade in 10 or 20 years time

when I saw Oceanbeach''s https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/for-the-new-trend-blowing-in.42128/page-3

It makes my heart go pitty-pat! It''s perfect and delicious and wonderful!! I wonder what size pears I would need for a .75ct to get similar proportions?

Here''s a pic of my solitaire, by the way.

 

[wolftress]

Date: 8/12/2007 10:49:50 AM
Author: angeline
Oh no Wolftress I think it would look wonderful! Not too much at all. I love that look too. Have you seen this thread? Especially look for KristyDarling''s Rb with pear sides, it''s a monster and I think she''s got only size 3.5.

Rounds with pear sides

angeline, I was in love with KristyDarling''s RB when it was a solitaire, but this is even better!

 

[wolftress]

Date: 8/12/2007 3:13:14 PM
Author: kcoursolle
I think pears or bags would be very elegant and not overkill for your hand. They are too very different looks, hard to pick a favorite. I might like bags with claw prongs a little better than pears.

Thanks, kcoursolle

Do you know anyone who has bags with claw prongs? I don''t remember seeing any PS-ers with rings like that.

 

[door knob solitaire]

Cowbunga!! That stone looks like a 2 carat on you itty bitty barbie doll hand! How can you hold on to anything?

Bless you little heart!! You ring finger is smaller than my pinkie. I am such a cow.

I don''t think it would be overkill, everything in correct ratio. Lucky for you...you don''t have to spend $$$ on finger coverage. A grain of salt should do the trick!!

There is some chart that shows measurement...does anyone know how to find it? There are pros here that will steer you right. I just had to tell you I think you are adorable!!

DKS

 

[wolftress]

Date: 8/12/2007 8:20:41 PM
Author: door knob solitaire
Cowbunga!! That stone looks like a 2 carat on you itty bitty barbie doll hand! How can you hold on to anything?

Bless you little heart!! You ring finger is smaller than my pinkie. I am such a cow.

I don''t think it would be overkill, everything in correct ratio. Lucky for you...you don''t have to spend $$$ on finger coverage. A grain of salt should do the trick!!

There is some chart that shows measurement...does anyone know how to find it? There are pros here that will steer you right. I just had to tell you I think you are adorable!!

DKS

DKS I love your sense of humour!! I do have very small hands... DH is still wiping beads of sweat off his brow over saving money on a 1 carat diamond

But then I remind him that my ears are normal-sized and could definitely carry of huge studs

Actually, my ears are big for my size and I look a bit like Mickey Mouse!

I''m actually very envious of women with normal-sized hands. I would love to be able to carry off 7mm or so in stacked rings on my fingers, but it looks like I''m a 6-year-old who raided her mother''s jewellery box when I do that

 

[Stone Hunter]

Beautiful ring!

What size did you say your finger is? I think it looks great on your hand.

Personally I think the key is getting the side stones set at the right angle to the center stone. Several of the really impressive ones here on PS have the pear tips slightly angled down away from the center stone. That way it doesn''t look like you added wings to your RB!!!

I have small hands -- not much space between my knuckles and am trying to figure out how to pull off the stacked look too. I love it on other people.

 

[wolftress]

Date: 8/12/2007 9:55:29 PM
Author: Stone Hunter
Beautiful ring!

What size did you say your finger is? I think it looks great on your hand.

Personally I think the key is getting the side stones set at the right angle to the center stone. Several of the really impressive ones here on PS have the pear tips slightly angled down away from the center stone. That way it doesn''t look like you added wings to your RB!!!

I have small hands -- not much space between my knuckles and am trying to figure out how to pull off the stacked look too. I love it on other people.

Thank you, Stone Hunter! My fingers are size 2.75 and I think my .75ct is quite spready for its weight. It''s not ideal cut though, hence the need for a ''push up bra''!

The ''stone with wings'' look is exactly what I''m trying to avoid

 

[lyra]

Here is the chart on finger coverage, if that''s what was requested.:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-help-finding-the-chart-with-ring-sizes-and-percentage-of-finger-coverage.64644/

 

[AdaBeta27]

Looks like plenty of room for pears. Just don''t make them too large. Your hands look about the same size as mine. You could get away with winging out the sidestones, if you wanted a vintage square-shoulder look. But you''d also have to change the wedding band to match.

 

[wolftress]

Date: 8/12/2007 10:37:33 PM
Author: lyra
Here is the chart on finger coverage, if that''s what was requested.:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-help-finding-the-chart-with-ring-sizes-and-percentage-of-finger-coverage.64644/

Thanks for the chart, lyra.

How strange. According to the chart, a .75ct should only take up 45% or so of my finger, but it seems to take up more. Maybe that has to do with how high the diamond has been set on my ring

Can anyone suggest what size pears I should go with on either side?

 

[door knob solitaire]

Wolfie,

I just looked at that thread sevens 1 provided on pear sides...and Flopkins ratio was the closest to yours I found.

0.82ct center
.25 and .26 pear sidestones
ring size 4.5

Her hand shot is provided in that thread. At a small finger size of 4.5 she has total coverage. But as others metioned, if the stones were angled downward...as apposed to being flat across...you may be able to go with a side stone as large. As you mentioned your stone has spread...the pear shape may also have spread that would decrease the coverage. Wonder if my thought holds any merit?

DKS

Oh thanks Lyra for the chart...you only have 9 posts and are more helpful than I.

 

[diamondfan]

I assume your stone is round?

What about half moon or trap side stones? They would add some oomph factor without being too pointy, so they might balance the room left on either side of your stone for some great finger coverage!

 

[lyra]

The RB flanked by pears is my favourite classic setting. I agree that the ratio of 4:1 seems about right. The classic tiffany setting seems to me to be the most stunning and wearable due to it's beautiful flow and gentle uninterrupted curve.

 

[lyra]

Date: 8/13/2007 12:47:16 AM
Author: door knob solitaire
Wolfie,Oh thanks Lyra for the chart...you only have 9 posts and are more helpful than I.

You''re welcome.

If only I could quote, cut and paste, insert links and images as easily as it looks! I just lost a full post here trying to post one image! Back to research mode, then bed.

 

[wolftress]

I love flopkin''s ring too, DKS

I''ll start looking for matching .20 point stones. Maybe I can even go as small as .15 so they look like accents instead of a 3-stone ring.

diamondfan, you evil evil woman, now half moons are thrown into the mix too! surfgirl''s ring looks perfect with half moons and is actually my all-time PS fave.

Pears or half moons? Pros and cons, especially for smaller-fingered gals? Are they about the same price?

Lyra, welcome to PS! Didn''t realise you were new here. You''ve got the hang of all this posting stuff really quickly

That classic Tiffany setting is to die for. I think they''re best at the simplest designs.

 

[diamondfan]

Wolftress, happy to be of, ahem, help!

Just did not want you to miss any good choices!!!