Side Stone
Engagement Rings

A side stone engagement ring features a central stone surrounded by smaller, complimentary accent stones. Traditionally, the centre stone is a diamond, but can also often be a coloured gemstone such as a sapphire. These side stones can be set either as a cluster around the centre stone, or along the "shoulders" or band of the ring. Like with our other engagement rings, our experienced jewellers can work with you to craft a bespoke side stone ring just for you, incorporating a range of gemstone types, cuts, and colours in the perfect design to suit your personality and tastes.

Side stones often add timeless glamour to an engagement ring, as they can appear both opulent and sophisticated. The colour, cut, and number of side stones can be customised in nearly endless combinations, which means that whether you’re looking for an eye-catching statement piece or an understated classic, a side stone engagement ring can be the perfect choice. With a wide range of stones and settings available, our jewellers will work closely with you at every stage to ensure the look of your engagement ring is just as you have envisioned.

Side stone engagement rings can offer an expanded palette of colours, textures and styles while designing an engagement ring. While styles such as solitaire rings that have just one central stone evoke traditional simplicity, the addition of smaller complementary stones can give side stone engagement rings further depth and personality. Whether you’re looking for a glittering engagement ring that invokes old-world glamour or prefer a sleeker style, we can work with you to create something truly special.

Whilst adding further stones to a ring can seem a more expensive way to go compared to solitaire engagement rings, this is not necessarily the case. By adjusting the size, type, or clarity of the centre and complementary stones, it’s very much possible to find a side stone engagement ring at a similar budget to a solitaire engagement ring.

Yes, you certainly can. Adding complementary or ‘side’ stones to an engagement ring is a style that was first popularised during the art deco period of the twentieth century and retains a classic and timeless style today. Side stone rings feature a central stone, complemented by smaller stones either clustered together or set along the band. The choice of central and complementary stones is entirely up to you, making side stone engagement rings a popular choice for a truly personalised engagement.

In side stone engagement rings, pavé refers to small diamonds set closely together, creating a surface that appears to be "paved" with sparkling stones. Hence why the term is a borrowed French word for a paving stone or pavement. This technique can add brilliance and enhance the overall aesthetic of the ring, accentuating the centre stone.

Yes, you can! Sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are all popular side stone choices for a vibrant and meaningful accent. Whether you prefer a monochromatic or a multicoloured look, coloured gemstones in a side stone setting can add personality to your engagement ring, creating a distinctive and eye-catching design to perfectly suit you and your style.