Side stones engagement ring

[Northlights22]

Just looking for opinions.
looking at engagement rings and have decided I want a trilogy ring (lab created).
Now i don’t know whether to go with side stones or not?
im conflicted as I love the bling of the side stones but then think the simplicity without works well and could distract from the main stones?
are there any pros and cons to side stones vs no stones?

Just that really
thank you x

Without

I prefer without. It looks overly fussy with and, as you say, it detracts from the main stones.

Without

Without. I think with will date badly. But aside from that without just looks classier imo.

Thanks for the feedback
I agree with what you’re all saying
I think the compromise if I want more bling is to have a diamond wedding band

I think without is classier, I love single stone rings. I have a lab diamond engagement ring and love it

Without. Then you could get an eternity ring with diamonds as a wedding band for extra bling?

Without. Left one looks tacky.

I have a green emerald with side stones but they are trapezium (?) shape but I looked at a diamond version in the same shape. The band & setting is small & plain which I think makes a big difference.

This is a beautiful ring! I think side stones look lovely especially if they’re quite a bit smaller to let the main stone really stand out. Classic solitaire rings are a bit done to death for me in all honesty and I think it’s niche to have something a bit different.

I also think diamond bands including wedding rings detract from the main stone and can actually make it look smaller, better for your fiancé to spend the money on the best centre stone he can afford!

With! But mine are pear shaped (pendeloques) which make the ring look like an eye. It's beautiful. I designed it and had it made and it's beautiful.

I used to prefer without sidestones but now i have seen a few people who have rings with i think thry are very attractive too.

I think the side stones will date it. I would get a wedding band with diamonds in and that will give the extra bling factor you're looking for!

Without.

By side stones are you referring to the two smaller stones or the tiny small stones along the actual ring

Surprised by people saying side stones are tacky.
they are both beautiful rings regardless.
im not sure how they would ever be seen as anything but lovely.

I think, if you mean those little stones on the band, I probably would regard them as a bit tacky, just not as classy as something simpler. It’s a bit overkill. Likewise, wedding bands with similar stones all the way around. Just my opinion.

Depends on your taste. I have side stones on my engagement ring and stones around my wedding ring. I don't think it looks tacky. I like a bit of sparkle.

OP means stones on the band.

With side stones you will get more bling for your buck - you will get less carat in a single stone for the same money. I prefer a solitaire and I have a full diamond band as my wedding band. My solitaire is bigger than the individual stones on the band so it is definitely not overshadowed.

I prefer the simplicity of rings without side stones.

In my humble opinion you can never have too many diamonds.

I didn't realise it was about band stones!

Thanks @YaWeeFurryBastard

@sasafeplanet that's a bit like mine

I was at a shop till yesterday and the lady in front had an engagement ring similar to the pics but It had the diamonds in the band and it was just so glittery. I love sparkles and the little stones always add more glitter which in the right lighting is magical. Told her I thought her engagement ring was beautiful too.