Is the wedding band overpowering?

[Jacqui1616]

Hi jewelry lovers,

I will have an appointment with the jeweller next weekend to finalise on the design of my wedding band. I have a round solitaire and fell in love with a 5 stone band.

Engagement ring is 1.84ct and wedding band is 0.75tcw, so around 3.5mm. finger size 3.5

Do you think this is a good balance? Is the band too overpowering? The band is not my size, so when it’s customized to my size it should look less like a bar across the top and more rounded.

Also what is your view on shared u prong vs the Tiffany shared prong. Is one more secure than the other? I can see more diamond in the u prong but is it secure?

Feel free to post photo of your rings.

 

[AV_]

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I see two rings that would be great worn one at a time or together.

I do not have strict preferences, truth be told...

 

[KKJohnson]

I fell for a 5 stone as well, I think what you have paired is nice. It stands out a bit due to the mixed metals, so you plan on having one made in the same metal of your engagement ring?

 

[Jacqui1616]

I fell for a 5 stone as well, I think what you have paired is nice. It stands out a bit due to the mixed metals, so you plan on having one made in the same metal of your engagement ring?

Same metal platinum, unfortunately they only had a gold one for me to try on.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'd go with a 7 stone band with smaller stones, like no more than about 10 points each. So 7 stones at .70-.75. I do think that competes a bit with your engagement ring.

 

[LLJsmom]

Watch out for the girdles of the stones on the band. Looks like it sticks up high enough that it will hit the prongs of your e-ring. You may need a lower set band, or a style of setting that does not allow the girdles to hit a ring next to it.

 

[Jacqui1616]

Watch out for the girdles of the stones on the band. Looks like it sticks up high enough that it will hit the prongs of your e-ring. You may need a lower set band, or a style of setting that does not allow the girdles to hit a ring next to it.

Good point, I might add a spacer in between.

 

[Bron357]

Another vote for slightly smaller and 7 across. I feel it will give better balance and not compete with your stunning engagement ring.
So at least try on a smaller diamond size / 7 stone ring to check if the look appeals or not.
All that said, it’s your ring so wear exactly what YOU love.

 

[Dandi]

I'm in the minority here, but I love it

 

[Kaycee2018]

I recently had the same dilemma and ultimately decided against the 5 stone band. I tried on a bunch of different bands with a bunch of different size diamonds and I’m pretty set on going with a 7 stone with diamond approx. .11 ct each. Good luck deciding!

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-this-5-stone-1-ctw-band.242568/#post-4385892

 

[Acinom]

I love the look!
But I would indeed wear it with a spacer to avoid damage

 

[missy]

I don't hate it but I think it competes a bit with your ER. How about wearing the band on your other hand? But if you do want to wear them together if you love the look I agree with @LLJsmom and @Jacqui1616 and @Acinom about wearing a spacer in between the rings to prevent damage.

 

[Ellen]

I'd go with a 7 stone band with smaller stones, like no more than about 10 points each. So 7 stones at .70-.75. I do think that competes a bit with your engagement ring.

What she said.

 

[MamaBee]

I think I’m in the minority too but I think they look nice together. I have a Brian Gavin 3/4 eternity band that I use as a wedding band most days with a spacer in between. The eternity band has .15 point stones..

 

[Jacqui1616]

I think I’m in the minority too but I think they look nice together. I have a Brian Gavin 3/4 eternity band that I use as a wedding band most days with a spacer in between. The eternity band has .15 point stones..

I love the look and especially with sparkly spacer!

 

[Jacqui1616]

Another vote for slightly smaller and 7 across. I feel it will give better balance and not compete with your stunning engagement ring.
So at least try on a smaller diamond size / 7 stone ring to check if the look appeals or not.
All that said, it’s your ring so wear exactly what YOU love.

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Jacqui1616]

I don't hate it but I think it competes a bit with your ER. How about wearing the band on your other hand? But if you do want to wear them together if you love the look I agree with @LLJsmom and @Jacqui1616 and @Acinom about wearing a spacer in between the rings to prevent damage.

I also like the idea of wearing it on the other hand if I want the ER to stand out. But I think there’s a half size difference between my two fingers.

 

[Jacqui1616]

There seem to be a 50:50 split, so I feel either way it should be fine. I am going to try on more rings to make up my mind

 

[MamaBee]

I love the look and especially with sparkly spacer!

Thank you!

 

[motownmama]

I like the 5 stone, but....those are .15ct, right? I’d be interested in .10 or .12 - in other words, I think it’s a gorgeous and classic look, but it’s just a tad overpowering in those proportions. Good luck.

 

[lambskin]

Not at all. I love the band and size of the stones. Plus the larger the stones the more you can wear it standing alone.

 

[luv2sparkle]

I have a 20 point 5 stone that I wore with a 1.70 previous stone and I enjoyed the bling. You do have to be careful of the girdles of the stones, they cut through metal like butter.