Do women lie about the size of their E-ring? if someone asked...

[Dancing Fire]

What size is your diamond?
Do you tell people the exact weight or do you just round it off to the nearest 1/4 ct?
If you have melees on the band do you tell people the total ct weight or just the weight of the center stone?

 

[missy]

I have always answered with the exact weight of the center diamond. But it is a question I rarely get anyway. It's a bit gauche to ask IMO unless it is a close friend asking.

 

[Bron357]

Anyone I know with a .91 or .97 always say “1 carat” and ladies with anything over 1.8 carat say “2 carats”. I think people like to talk in more round numbers.

 

[bludiva]

I say 2.8ct or 9mm if a close friend asks but if it's a random person I redirect the question or change the subject. I wouldn't round up to 3, I feel like that would seem obnoxious within my circle of friends.

 

[bludiva]

Also, I've never heard of anyone lying or exaggerating the size of their ring, that's just weird!

 

[OreoRosies86]

I'm such a jewelry nerd, I would rattle off the exact carat weight.

 

[jbake]

I usually say “Just under a carat and a quarter.” Or, “Just over a carat.” I don’t think I’ve really been asked by anyone who was interested enough for the exact carat weight, 1.22cts. I’ve never added in the carat weight of the bands either.

 

[chemgirl]

I think I’m the opposite. Instead of 1.63 I just say a little over 1.5 and leave it at that. Most people around here haven’t seen anything other than a round or princess so I usually direct the conversation towards shape and cut.

 

[OoohShiny]

I'm sure men would never lie about the size of their...





... wedding band

 

[MaisOuiMadame]

I have never only very rarely been asked that question thankfully. I remember one friend asking for comparison when he was ering shopping for his gf and that's OK, because it As part of the broader discussion and helpful info for him. Otherwise I'd give mm measurements rather than ctw. More accurate if you want to compare for info, nondescript if it's purely asked to make a judgemental comment afterwards..

 

[MeowMeow]

I usually clarify to find out which weight they are looking for but if I don't or I think they only mean centre stone. Then I just say either my centre is .46 carats or i say my centre just a teeny bit under half a carat. I only say its roughly 1.2 carats if someone asks for the weight of all the diamonds.

It would be super silly of me to lie lmao. My centre stone is clearly no rock to be roughly 1.2 carats on its own!

 

[Gussie]

I've only been asked once or twice. I said, "about 3." I don't add in any bands either.

 

[baby monster]

I recall being asked only twice about ctw in 5 years I've had my solitaire. I think I gave the exact weight which is meaningless to most people as it's all about spread and sparkle. One of the two also asked about the color.

 

[ringbling17]

I just say it’s 3 carats.

 

[soxfan]

i just say it's a little under two and half carats (It's 2.3)

 

[Calliecake]

My close friends are the only ones who have asked. I usually say 3 carats.

 

[LJsapphire]

I don't think I've ever been asked. Sometimes people say they that it's nice and I say "thanks, it's an antique"

 

[LittleRed]

If it’s small enough like mine, nobody asks. But being here on PS, maybe that will change one day.

 

[lyra]

No one has asked me. I think my husband's family might have asked him, or he just told them (about my 25 year upgrade anyway). My MIL has tons of bling and I'd never ask her. My SIL has a diamond over 2cts, but unspecified. I would probably just say the exact measurement because I'm kind of precise like that. I would never ask anyone in public. I'd only ever ask if I was thinking of purchasing to be honest.

 

[MamaBee]

I always say the exact weight which is 2.03. Strange but I never thought it was weird until now!

 

[LinSF]

I think most women would round up if asked, but I've never really thought about it as I've never been asked. I think my mom asked with engagement #1, and I've told my BF what the former stats were for that ring. I only ask really close girlfriends (it's always been related to the sale of said ring), and they all tend to be rather precise but that's probably just my group of nerdy girlies.

 

[KaeKae]

I don't remember the last time the subject came up, but there were a few times in the past 31 years I rounded up to the closest quarter carat. I imagine others do for simplicity's sake. Rounding up is 8 points away, vs down, which would be 17 points. I hope that's reasonable.

 

[Niel]

I round down. Like no one cares if I say 1.59 and I feel super uncomfortable lying and saying 1.6 lol

 

[Matthews1127]

I get asked frequently enough that it makes me uncomfortable at work, around my coworkers.
I keep it simple: “A little over a carat.”
Personally, I only discuss such intimate details among family & close friends. I find it in poor taste to randomly discuss such things with others, especially in my place of business....lol!!

 

[seaurchin]

I wish someone would ask me because I want to talk about my new ring! I would be happy to accurately state every detail.

One female acquaintance did say it "blinded her." I got all excited at my big chance until I noticed her pursed lips and sour expression. But that made me happy too because I think it means the beyotch is jealous. :p

 

[Arcadian]

I never got one. He did recently ASK me if I wanted one (kinda 20 years too late for that....) At this point in my life I probably would not wear it anyway.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I have been asked and I say the center stone is 2.53. Never occurred to me to say anything but the truth and I would certainly never lie to say it is larger than what it is.

 

[Wewechew]

I’m another one that would give the exact weight: 1.28ct or 2.83ct (and the 2.83ct is an estimate- but I still give the exact carat weight ).

 

[AV_]

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I am ever surprised that this custom hangs on as it does, where it does...

 

[AV_]

... ASK me ...

Your choice of capitalization brings up a significant memory: it was said over my head - 'This woman will not speak unless you ask - so keep asking.'
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I have nicer stuff to write on my grave, but this might make it as a footnote.