Does sizing a ring smaller make your stone look larger?

[nala]

I realize this is all about optical illusions. But here's the deal. I've lost a lot of weight. My ring now fits loose. All of them do. Good and bad. I would say that I could actually go down half a size. I could also just wait til I finish losing weight, but at my rate, I might not hit that goal for a year. So idk what to do. The ulterior motive in resizing is that I wonder if my stone will appear larger. The ring is currently a size 6. It would become a size 5.5 . Would the optical illusion be obvious?
I hesitate to size it just for the reason that when I stack it with bands, it is still safe to wear it. And resizing all my bands will be really costly. Also, I fear that if I only resize the ering, I would be limited to only a few bands that match its size, because do you guys think the ering being a half size smaller would look asymmetrical against larger sized bands?
So I guess that I'll size it down if my stone will look bigger. I'll leave at as is if it's not worth it.

 

[msop04]

If we're talking a 1/2 size, then not really... not IMO. If the ring is a whole size or more too large, then maybe, but not just 1/2 size.

 

[rockysalamander]

I agree with @msop04, that much of a size difference won't change the visual look of the stone. But, the actual setting can make a big difference. Maybe when you get your goal weight you can celebrate with a reset (or better yet...upgrade!). The setting in the middle (reverse taper) tends to make the diamond look larger than the straight (left) or tapered (right).






For now, I would see about getting a spring ring sizer installed or install your own. These are both soldered in, but they make these that are more temporary.




Temporary

 

[Matthews1127]

I don't think sharing the ring size will necessarily change the optical size appearance of the stone. However, the actual shrinkage of your finger will be more noticeable, and your diamond will appear larger on your thinner finger. The less real estate a stone has to cover, the larger it appears. Once you shrink to desired weight, and your ring is a whole size or more larger than your finger, I believe you should modify the ring to fit. The stone will still appear larger on your finger, and it will no longer be too loose on you....

 

[LawmaLlama]

What is your setting made of gold or plat? Does it have any pave or intricate details? Imho, these are critical questions before considering making one ir two size downs. Please post a pic of your ring.

And congrats on your weight loss journey!

 

[doberman]

Good job with the weight loss. I don't think that the size of the ring - the diameter - will have any affect on the perception of the stone's size as it sits on the finger. However, a thinner shank and a thinner finger will give the optical illusion of greater size.

I'd wait until you're at the end of your weight loss journey before you size anything, unless it's so loose there's a danger of it falling off.

 

[WinkHPD]

I think you have been getting some great advice. I too wish to share the congratulations on your weight loss. It is never easy, but so worth it. Congratulations.

Wink

 

[motownmama]

Congrats on the weight loss!!!!!!! I do think a smaller ER will look odd against larger bands, but that's just me. Also - Not to sound all negative or anything, but I don't see a stone looking larger in going from a 6 to a 5.5

 

[mco312]

I would hold off on resizing. Just wanted to say congrats on your weight loss!

 

[lalala]

I'll be the odd one, I do think it makes it look larger because your fingers can get closer together without the band making them stick out.. if that makes any sense. However, I'll agree with the others on waiting until you reach your end goal! Congrats btw!

 

[kindred]

Nala, Congrats on your weight loss. I would recommend waiting until you are at your goal weight to re-size your rings. I know that my finger can vary by about a size depending on my weight.

I agree with @msop04, that much of a size difference won't change the visual look of the stone. But, the actual setting can make a big difference. Maybe when you get your goal weight you can celebrate with a reset (or better yet...upgrade!). The setting in the middle (reverse taper) tends to make the diamond look larger than the straight (left) or tapered (right).

rockysalamander, do you know if the diamonds in the pictures are all the same size? I wonder because to me, the middle ring seems to highlight the diamond the most, but it looks like the smallest diamond .I am torn about whether the one on the left or the right looks the largest.

 

[MollyMalone]

I don't have first-hand knowledge of your situation, @nala (CONGRATULATIONS on your achievement), but I can speak to the converse situation, i.e., where rings need to be sized up 1/2 - 3/4 of a size. After a bout with Lyme disease, my finger joints did not fully return to their previous size & I subsequently gained some weight, so my size 6 rings were no longer "working" for me.

I myself didn't-don't perceive any visual diminution of center stones after resizing to 6.5 or 6.75, and if anyone else thought the stones appeared to have shrunk, they didn't comment on that to me. The only perceptible difference in appearance is there's no longer a "muffin top" (which I really dislike seeing) above a ring on my finger