Radiant diamond and french cut sides?

[obx_marina]

French cut sides are typically paired with antique or step cut stones. I love how they look, but I have a pinkish brown radiant center that looks like this. It isn't a crushed ice look, but I still can't decide if it would clash too much with the aesthetic of french-cut trap sides... thoughts?

 

[elizat]

French cuts are quite and a bit like rose cuts with flashes. I would not put them with a radiant, but that's me.

 

[obx_marina]

French cuts are quite and a bit like rose cuts with flashes. I would not put them with a radiant, but that's me.

I was afraid of that and appreciate the honest opinion...

 

[Rfisher]

I think it’s case by case of the individual stones (size and actual faceting pattern ‘look’, and the setting aesthetic itself.
especially since it’s not a ’crushed ice radiant’.

even the radiant were a bit splintery - I’m not quite sure I would absolutely dislike this look.


three stone image is pulled from 1st dibs, plus the center stone you linked. The French cut trapezoids look modern. Maybe that’s why I don’t think it looks so out of place.
maybe it translates totally different in real life?

 

[obx_marina]

I think it’s case by case of the individual stones (size and actual faceting pattern ‘look’, and the setting aesthetic itself.
especially since it’s not a ’crushed ice radiant’.

This is a very rough (and bad copy/paste) idea of what I am envisioning - two tone setting w/ french traps by CvB.

 

[obx_marina]

I think it’s case by case of the individual stones (size and actual faceting pattern ‘look’, and the setting aesthetic itself.
especially since it’s not a ’crushed ice radiant’.

even the radiant were a bit splintery - I’m not quite sure I would absolutely dislike this look.


three stone image is pulled from 1st dibs, plus the center stone you linked. The French cut trapezoids look modern. Maybe that’s why I don’t think it looks so out of place.
maybe it translates totally different in real life?

Ohhh these pics are super helpful! I have no idea how you did that, but I appreciate you pulling this and photoshopping for inspiration!!

 

[Rfisher]

my opinion only
this is where the antique vibe of the setting you pictured would make it a no go for me.
a much plainer, bit more modern like her Heather or Harper setting - would flow
imo of course.
we all differ

 

[obx_marina]

my opinion only
this is where the antique vibe of the setting you pictured would make it a no go for me.
a much plainer, bit more modern like her Heather or Harper setting - would flow
imo of course.
we all differ

Completely agree - sorry I should have mentioned that I want a plain band... it was just the easiest pic I could find w/ french side traps used in her settings. I don't want any engraving. Do you think those style french traps are modern enough though?

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

It REALLY depends on the exact stones. I've been lucky enough to have on hand some really amazing rings with colored diamonds at the center. I think you have a lot more leeway with a colored center since the color is often more the focus than the faceting. I personally enjoy my mixing cuts and all of my own jewelry does just this. It's more visually interesting for me.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

IMHO the contrast would look good.

 

[Lakefront]

I think I like it! I would definitely pull some sides to see them with your exact stone. It couldn’t hurt to see it all set out together.
I love the color of that diamond btw. That blushing brown is gorgeous!

 

[headlight]

I think it would be really pretty together to do that combo! Beautiful diamond, btw!