At a carat and a half the center stone starts to lead the whole ring, and the setting becomes a supporting act. It is a good weight for anyone who wants the stone noticed without going to a statement size.
Settings that suit a larger center stone
Heavier stones sit better in settings that protect the girdle and keep the ring balanced on the finger. The Classic Oval Ring keeps the metal minimal so the stone leads, the Three Stone Oval Ring adds width on either side, and the Starry Band Emerald Ring carries detail through the band. Ask about band width too, since a thin band under a larger stone can turn on the finger.
