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What to do about these hands |
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| P: 1/19/2005 9:28:37 AM | |
GettingEngaged Rough Rock Total Posts: 21 Last Post: 4/5/2005 Member Since: 1/12/2005 |
Hi all, My girlfriend has very small hands. Her fingers are short, but not particularly thin (I think size 6). The first question is shape: Is a 75 point princess cut going to make her fingers look even shorter and chubby? She really wants princess, but I'm getting concerned. The second question is the ring itself: What should I get to make her fingers look longer, rather than shorter? Thanks.
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| Posted: 1/19/2005 9:28:37 AM | |
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| P: 1/19/2005 9:43:31 AM | |
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
.75 should be fine. A thin band will help. No trellis or x-prong go with a thin band setting with or without pave. Then go with a thin 1/2 eternity wedding band. Or just go with what she likes and dont worry about it :} ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 1/19/2005 9:43:31 AM | |
| P: 1/19/2005 9:49:22 AM | |
windowshopper Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,023 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 7/11/2004 |
well from a purely aesthetic standpoint an oval or emerald might be better BUT get herr what she wants. Has she tried a bunch on? If not she should to be sure. And yes a thin band and thin wedding band give a lighter look and wont break up her finger so much actually have you considered a radiant cut or has she--------rectangular shape so more elongated but with brilliant faceting
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| Posted: 1/19/2005 9:49:22 AM | |
| P: 1/19/2005 10:10:11 AM | |
SJS1234 Cut Rock Total Posts: 221 Last Post: 4/13/2006 Member Since: 10/28/2004 |
I have short chubby fingers -- size 6.75, so this was DEFINITELY a concern for me. I'm going with a very thin micropave setting (2mm). My stone is 1.2 ct, but I think the band makes the bigger difference that the stone.
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| Posted: 1/19/2005 10:10:11 AM | |
| P: 1/19/2005 7:22:22 PM | |
NyssaLynne Cut Rock Total Posts: 353 Last Post: 7/3/2005 Member Since: 12/21/2004 |
I was also going to suggest a slightly squared radiant. It will elongate the finger but still give the appearance of the princess cut she desires.
Lynne~ |
| Posted: 1/19/2005 7:22:22 PM | |
| P: 1/19/2005 8:15:07 PM | |
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
Guess long shapes do wonders to make any hand look dainty. If pears and marquis and long rectangular stones of any kind are out of the question... neither square or round pull the trick as nicely regardless of how big they are, I think. Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 1/19/2005 8:15:07 PM | |
| P: 1/19/2005 8:18:36 PM | |
moremoremore Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,825 Last Post: 2/9/2009 Member Since: 3/15/2004 |
I don't think size 6 is very small..most sample rings are size 6. Also, I respectfully suggest you let her be concerend about how it will look, not you. The girl wants a princess. Get her a princess.  
______________________________ Stewart says: I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggon'it, people like me. |
| Posted: 1/19/2005 8:18:36 PM | |
| P: 1/19/2005 9:06:52 PM | |
noobie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,318 Last Post: 9/21/2007 Member Since: 3/3/2004 |
Date: 1/19/2005 9:43:31 AM Author: strmrdr Or just go with what she likes and dont worry about it :} I think that's the best advice here
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| Posted: 1/19/2005 9:06:52 PM | |
| P: 1/19/2005 9:34:34 PM | |
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valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
Date: 1/19/2005 96:52 PM Author: noobie Date: 1/19/2005 9:43:31 AM Author: strmrdr Or just go with what she likes and dont worry about it :} I think that's the best advice here Yes sir ! e-ring is no fashion article  Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 1/19/2005 9:34:34 PM | |
| P: 1/19/2005 11:24:03 PM | |
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allan creates Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 4/29/2005 Member Since: 10/6/2004 |
Why don't you design a ring that backs up towards the hand rather than just sitting like any other ring with the shank centered as usual. Curve the shank to back the ring up and set the diamond in front of it and you have something nobody else has and more finger is exposed making it look longer. A drop of ink that spreads can give hundreds perhaps thousands of ideas. Allan Creates http://www.ringlock.com P.F.F. Ring Clasp
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| Posted: 1/19/2005 11:24:03 PM | |
| P: 1/20/2005 12:37:27 AM | |
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valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
Date: 1/19/2005 11:243 PM Author: allan creates Why don't you design a ring that backs up towards the hand rather than just sitting like any other ring with the shank centered as usual. It seems that these engagement rings are the most conservative of jewelry. Not surpirse though, since it is not the wearer that buys them and it is so hard to guess what someone else might like away from the beaten track  Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 1/20/2005 12:37:27 AM | |
| P: 1/20/2005 2:35:37 AM | |
qtiekiki Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,670 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 11/14/2004 |
You gurls think a rectangular, oval, marquise would make the finger looks longer??? It seems to me that a more elongation shape stone would make the finger looks shorter because the length of the stone would cover more of the lenght of the finger. I think the princess cut would make the finger look longer even though it seems like I am the only one that think so. A thinner band/setting will definitely be helpful in making the finger look longer (this I agree with everyone). P.S. I have short fingers but I never worried about people thinking my fingers are short and no one ever made a statement about them (only comments on the ring). __________________________ |
| Posted: 1/20/2005 2:35:37 AM | |
| P: 1/20/2005 2:58:00 AM | |
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valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
'guess is just one thing to consider when trying rings out. Can't imagine any hard rule holding about a matter of taste like this 
Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 1/20/2005 2:58:00 AM | |
| P: 1/20/2005 11:51:54 AM | |
codex57 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,492 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 12/18/2004 |
As long as the band isn't too thick and full of stuff, I don't think the shape matters enough to really make a difference. Plus, you buy a big enough stone, it won't matter cuz people are just gonna be in awe of how much of her finger is covered by the stone.
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| Posted: 1/20/2005 11:51:54 AM | |
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