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Advice Needed: Halo a 2.47 Carat?

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Enchanted Lady

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Hi Everyone,

I''''m in need of some advice!

The man of my dreams recently proposed to me with a gorgeous ring and diamond that he picked out for me from Whiteflash''''s ACA collection. He had the 1.25 carat diamond set in a Verragio 7033 halo setting, which we both fell in love with.
http://www.verragio.com/Verragio-Engagement-Rings/Insignia-Engagement-Rings/INSIGNIA-7033

We thought it would be absolutely perfect, but were surprised when it had a bit less finger presence than expected. Initially, I was a little afraid to go too big since I have a size 4.5-5 finger, which is quite petite I understand; therefore, we went with a 1.25.

Well, my fiance and I started thinking about resetting it with a larger diamond. We discussed and, he is quite willing to up the size to a 2.47 carat and keep the same setting, the Verragio 7033 (with some custom adjustment). He really thinks highly of this new 2.47 carat, and perhaps if we go much bigger this time, we''''ll be set and won''''t have to worry about feeling the need for a future upgrade.

While we were slightly disappointed by the size of the 1.25 in the halo, I am just wondering now if a 2.47 in the same halo will look awkward or a bit too much on my smaller finger. Or will it look perfectly amazing?

Can any of you offer your opinion on the matter? Should we go for the 2.47 in the same setting?
Thank you all so much!
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As a side note, the general specs of the diamonds:
1.25 carat: I, VS1, ACA Whiteflash Ideal cut
2.47 carat: I, SI1 (eye-clean), ACA Whiteflash Ideal cut
 
In MHO you can never go too big! I would upgrade!
 
I would upgrade if you aren''t happy with the 1.25. Just be aware the new larger stone will look like 3ct in the halo (if not more). My sister has a 3ct round on her sz 5 finger. It''s HUGE and gorgeous.

What a nice fiance!!
 
I''d upgrade----but is it really possible to change the setting to accommodate a stone so much larger?
 
It will be huge but it''s just up to what you are comfortable with. My colored stones are pretty large and as a result .. I find my diamonds also have to match them in size.
 
Thanks for the comments so far!
 
Upgrade for sure. And there is no such thing as to big. I would be hoping that it would look larger then a 3ct!
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I''d upgrade the centerstone but probably choose a non-halo setting....but I''m kinda the "less is more" type, and don''t like too much attention and fuss. If you like having a ring that will make everyone''s head turn, then halo that baby!
 
If you mean the same style setting, that would look very pretty. A stone that much larger is not going to fit into the current setting. How long have you had the ring? Will they allow you to return the current setting in exchange for the correct size one for the larger stone?
 
it''s going to cover most of your finger, but if you are ok with that, i say go for it! i have a 2.54 round brilliant in a halo, finger size 6.25 and the finger coverage is fantastic. good luck!
 
WOW, lucky girl!!! Check out the Updated Celebrity Engagement Rings thread in the Jewelry forum. There you will see lots of big rocks, many of them with halos. There are many 3, 4, or 5 + carat diamonds in halos, so I think you would be safe to halo yours. I don''t think a big diamond will ever look awkward, it will just draw attention as a big rock (which I, personally, think is a good thing :).
 
Bigger diamond = YES.

That style of halo with the bigger diamond = NO.

I just think that the larger halo stones will be too much/too large. But it is not my ring! If you want to rock it, then rock it.
 
Have you found out the diameter of the 2.47? If you do that, you can see how much of your finger it will cover. I wouldn''t halo a 2.47, I don''t think.
 
Yes go big and halo it! sounds delightful. ;)
 
Thanks for the feedback and advice!!
The width of the new diamond, without the halo would be about 8.7mm. With the halo, the spread would be roughly 11mm. Too much on a size 4.5-5 finger?

With the original diamond size (the 1.25 ct), the total spread (including halo) was about 9.3mm.

Anymore thoughts? I feel like I''m not really going up that much in width, but I don''t know if visually it will make a big difference. I''m just hoping for a bit more substantial of a look.
 
I am a halo fanatic so of course I will say halo it. While not a round, my ring is 2.52ct and haloed and is on a 4.5 finger. I happen to like the coverage. One question though, will you be able to swap out the head of your current ring so that a much larger stone will fit?
 
Date: 6/24/2010 4:48:14 AM
Author: Enchanted Lady
Thanks for the feedback and advice!!

The width of the new diamond, without the halo would be about 8.7mm. With the halo, the spread would be roughly 11mm. Too much on a size 4.5-5 finger?


With the original diamond size (the 1.25 ct), the total spread (including halo) was about 9.3mm.


Anymore thoughts? I feel like I''m not really going up that much in width, but I don''t know if visually it will make a big difference. I''m just hoping for a bit more substantial of a look.
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I think you are going to need a whole new Verragio if you decide to keep the halo. I have the Verragio 0363 halo and I asked about putting a larger diamond in it and my vendor informed me that I could go up to a 1.25 but any bigger than that and I would have to have a whole new ring.
 
I would do it. (I did
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I wasn't looking for the finger coverage, I just fell in love with the setting. But I am not a solitaire person. To me they are common and boring.
If you fell in love with the setting and switch to a solitaire I think you will always pine away for that Verragio setting and feel wistful when you see it on someone else.
I have a 2.44 halo on a 4.5 finger. The diamonds in the halo are very small.

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I also think you will need a new setting if you go so much larger for your center rock, I don''t see how they can use the same one.

I am not against haloing a large diamond, I think it look fab, I just think that a more delicate halo would work better with such a large diamond since it will emphasize the large center more. I love the verragio with diamond up to about 1.5ct because the whole ring has a really gorgeous look, but I thnk to appreciate the new much larger stone you should keep the halo more delicate. Just my esthetic preference. And if you have to get a new ring anyways you can always try a different style.
 
Thanks everyone - yes, if I set it using the same style, it won''t be the same actual ring. In order to accommodate the larger stone, I will need a new setting size. I believe a couple more diamonds will be added to the halo in the larger version.
 
I love halos, and see no trouble with setting a large stone in a halo, even on a small finger size. If you prefer a more blingy look, I say go for it!
 
To me this is a totally personal thing. I wouldn''t feel comfortable with a 2.5 carat round on my hand even without a halo. I tried on a 2 carat years ago and even with a bigger ring size, I didn''t feel right wearing it.

But if you have tried on something similar and love it, then go for it.
 
Date: 6/24/2010 1:31:09 AM
Author: dreamer_d
Bigger diamond = YES.


That style of halo with the bigger diamond = NO.


I just think that the larger halo stones will be too much/too large. But it is not my ring! If you want to rock it, then rock it.
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I agree with Dreamer 100%. At last, we find common ground. :-)
 
That''s a busy ring, with a large stone it might be too much on a smaller finger - especially if she plans to be active with her ring

That said, our opinions are not the ones that matter
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Date: 6/24/2010 3:56:30 PM
Author: Isabelle

Date: 6/24/2010 1:31:09 AM
Author: dreamer_d
Bigger diamond = YES.


That style of halo with the bigger diamond = NO.


I just think that the larger halo stones will be too much/too large. But it is not my ring! If you want to rock it, then rock it.
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I agree with Dreamer 100%. At last, we find common ground. :-)
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We both love great big rocks.
 
I wouldn''t halo a stone that size, personally.
 
Thanks again for the feedback everyone! I am being a bit sentimental with wanting to keep the same style of setting - the fiance and I initially appreciated the unique, blossom-like halo effect of the 7033. But of course I am a bit concerned by what could be overwhelming bling on my finger if we go significantly larger, which is exactly why I needed some informed feedback.

Thanks again - Guess I will just mull it over a bit.
 
if you want to halo it, i think your finger can pull it off.
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but i would probably chose a halo setting that is a bit more delicate so your HUGE rock can shine. the 7033 halo melee seems a bit big? and the melee kinda makes the ring look like a flower?
 
Date: 6/24/2010 4:48:14 AM
Author: Enchanted Lady
Thanks for the feedback and advice!!

The width of the new diamond, without the halo would be about 8.7mm. With the halo, the spread would be roughly 11mm. Too much on a size 4.5-5 finger?


With the original diamond size (the 1.25 ct), the total spread (including halo) was about 9.3mm.


Anymore thoughts? I feel like I''m not really going up that much in width, but I don''t know if visually it will make a big difference. I''m just hoping for a bit more substantial of a look.
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I would say if you are comfortable with that 11mm spread, go for it.

Personally, I lean towards the "no halo" look, especially at this size stone for lifestyle and aesthetic reasons, but if you do NOT halo you are ending up with less spread than you had originally with the halo - so if you want something "more substantial" than you originally had, a halo may be the only way to go or else you are going to have less spread than you had originally with the 1.25ct + halo. Visually a couple millimetres will make a big difference.
 
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