Is it a bad idea to have better stones as side stones??

[wintotty]

Hi all. I''m planning to buy new setting for my Radiant, and pretty much decided to have 3-stone look. I was talking and discussing what shape side stones work best for Radiant with sales person. I was thinking either Trillion or bullet shape side stones before I visited the store. Since center is 2.00ct Radiant, I don''t think Round or Oval works well. However store didn''t carry loose Trillion or bullet shapes, I couldn''t really picture how it looks like.... I wasn''t sure what I want to do, and sales person brought Dream diamonds and showed me how they look like with my radiant. They are beautiful stones, and it sure looked great with my radiant. Only thing that I''m concerning (except price) is that if I choose to have Dream diamonds as side stones, they stands out much more than my center stone. My radiant is very nice and sparkly, but it doesn''t stand chance with Dream diamonds..... My question is, would any of you consider having better cut stones as side stones?? Or is it a bad idea?? Both side stones are about .65cts. Thank you.

 

[Stargazer]

Hello,
I can only offer some personal opinion, a friend has a gorgeous generously sized triple stone ring- centre cushion cut stone approx 1ct, with two slightly smaller round ones on either side. On first sight it looks FAB, but if you ask to look at it more closely - the way everyone does- it is very disapointing as the centre stone is a sad companion to the others. It is too obviously a drop in quality and colour for the gain of a large stone, and in my opinion ( only that) a real shame.

I'd go for a better match, especially in such a beautifully sized radiant, along with the trillions. Dont make them the star of the show - they are the supporting act!! Good look, hope this helps