Oval Engagement Rings with Side Stones: Rounds or Pears
By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio · Updated October 29, 2026
Short answer: An oval with side stones adds a smaller stone on each side of the centre. We built two for clients, both 3.03 carat ovals: one in platinum with a single round diamond on each side over four tulip petals, and one in 14K yellow gold as a three stone with matching pear side stones on V prongs over an eight petal tulip basket.
Side stones change the outline of an oval ring more than any other detail. These two show the light version and the full three stone version.
What does a round side stone add to an oval?
A little sparkle on each side without making the ring feel busy.
Spencer's ring: 3.03 carat oval in platinum.
- Centre stone
- 3.03 carat oval diamond
- Side stones
- One round diamond on each side
- Setting
- Four tulip petals, cathedral
- Metal and band
- Platinum, 2 mm half round
The tulip still sits under the oval, so the side view keeps its petals. See Spencer's ring.
How do pear side stones work with an oval?
Matching pears on V prongs frame the oval and turn the ring into a full three stone.
JJ and Divya's ring: 3.03 carat oval with pear side stones.
- Centre stone
- 3.03 carat oval diamond, four claw prongs
- Side stones
- Smaller matching pears on V prongs
- Setting
- Three stone, cathedral, eight petal tulip basket with four larger petals and four half petals
- Band
- 14K yellow gold, 2 mm half round
The V prongs protect the points of the pears. Prices for this style are in are three stone rings more expensive? See JJ and Divya's ring.
Round side stones or pear side stones?
Rounds keep it light, pears make it a full three stone.
| Round side stones | Pear side stones | |
|---|---|---|
| Ring | Spencer's | JJ and Divya's |
| Centre | 3.03 ct oval | 3.03 ct oval |
| Look | A touch of sparkle each side | A full three stone outline |
| Metal | Platinum | 14K yellow gold |
Pear side stones on a longer stone are in a moval with pear side stones.
What do you choose for side stones?
Tell us the side stone shape and size, and whether you want a tulip underneath. See three stone rings and oval rings to start.
Three stone and side stone rings are quoted as custom rings, so we do not list a fixed price for them. Ask for an estimate and we will price your side stones and centre diamond together.
Want side stones on your oval?
A free 20 minute video call with our team. Bring a photo, a budget, or nothing at all.
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What side stones go with an oval?
Rounds for a light look or pears for a full three stone. Both are on this page, each on a 3.03 carat oval.
Can an oval with side stones still have a tulip basket?
Yes. Both rings on this page keep a tulip under the centre stone.
How are pear side stones held?
With V prongs on their points. The three stone ring here uses V prongs on both pears.
Do side stones take attention from the centre?
Small ones keep the oval as the focus. Spencer's ring has one round diamond on each side of a 3.03 carat oval.
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