As big as my wallet will allow which ain't saying much...This leads me to the question of the day: what do you think is the max “reasonable” or “esthetically-pleasing” size for a MRB center stone? Set as a solitaire? Set as a halo?
How big is too big?
Have a great day everyone! Looking forward to hearing your opinions
Omg same!! I was going to post it but you beat me to it
@ice empress I love your new diamond and ring and think that it looks amazing on you, it practically takes up your entire finger. But we know that DSS is real and if something else is that you desire which also happens to be in your budget, then I guess why not. My only advice is that you try to enjoy your current ring as is for whatever time you have it and not focus solely on what’s next because that is a never ending game.
Here is a pic with a few large diamonds for comparison:
The largest is just over 8cts, the closest to my ring is a 3ct diamond and between the middle and the index fingers is a 5ct stone.
Ha ha.. none of them I am afraid
I think she's also wearing the 12ct MRB in this pic:
I think your new ring is just lovely & the proportions on your hand are perfect. But as @motownmama says, it’s your hand & you should rock whatever rock you like!
Can I ask why your mind has already turned to upgrading only a few weeks after getting your new ring? Is there something you don’t enjoy about it? I think my husband would be offended if I had raised this deal so soon after getting a beautiful new (& very sunbstantial) engagement ring. But i’m English & our brains aren’t wired to upgrade our rings - we have to be thankful for what we’re given usually
Saw this pop up on IG and made me think of this thread
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq4gv_1BXiF/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1rza6gzujgvre
Omg same!! I was going to post it but you beat me to it
@ice empress I love your new diamond and ring and think that it looks amazing on you, it practically takes up your entire finger. But we know that DSS is real and if something else is that you desire which also happens to be in your budget, then I guess why not. My only advice is that you try to enjoy your current ring as is for whatever time you have it and not focus solely on what’s next because that is a never ending game.
Here is a pic with a few large diamonds for comparison:
The largest is just over 8cts, the closest to my ring is a 3ct diamond and between the middle and the index fingers is a 5ct stone.
7ct on my size 5 finger... perfect size I think
@SimoneDi that is some very wise advice. Thank you for the reminder
I love that blingtastic photo! What size are your ring finger and center stone carat for reference?
It’s funny, because I thought the 8ct might have been be a 6ct before I read your description. I imagine it might be because the stones are sitting in the valleys between your fingers rather than mounted high up on a setting.
Just went setting browsing with @Starfacet and I had to try this baby on 10ct radiant on my 4.5 finger. I honestly couldn’t imagine doing anything with it besides walking. I think 5ct looks great on most people (center stone only
She told me all about it. It was a very well-cut (my opinion, just judging by the way it sparkled even in the dimly-lit room) MRB (although probably 60/60 style since the ring was from the 70s or 80s) that was colorless and a tad over 3 carats, in a beautiful cathedral solitaire setting. Not sure of her ring size, but it took up probably 70-80% of her finger, and was about the width of her fingernail. Definitely a large diamond and commanded a presence, but was, in my opinion, in no way gaudy or ostentatious whatsoever. Why not spend the money on some other jewelry pieces (tennis bracelet, pendant, studs, etc.) that would balance out that beautiful ring? Then you'll have a beautifully-proportioned ring and a full diamond ensemble, as opposed to a giant rock that you may feel uncomfortable wearing out in certain situations due to the attention that it will most certainly draw.
I understand but I am saying this for your own (and your fiancé’s) good. You are officially on ban island, in the nicest way. You are really hurting your beautiful ring’s feelings. She was just born and you are already planning her demise.
So true because PS is TOXIC...
So true because PS is TOXIC
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Just went to see your ring. Didn’t realize jotw. Ok. The emotions and high from the ring are intense right now. You got bit by the diamond bug hard. You need to back away and just enjoy your ring and get off PS for a month or six.
The headlight is a good analogy for large MRBs. They really do grab your attention in a way that large examples of other cuts (like Emerald, cushions, OECs) do not.
My own personal opinion is similar to yours. I think that around a 3.5 carat well-cut MRB is the largest that most women could pull off as an everyday ring (like most E-rings are intended to be) while remaining "in good taste." This is highly dependent on overall finger/hand size and length, but beyond that I think they take up too much space on the finger, both in width and in height off of the finger, to look well-proportioned.
Largest diamond I've seen in person was a few months into my "diamond education" earlier this year at a science gala. The wearer was a very classy and very very (very) rich elderly woman. She is a very famous scientist (now retired) who most people in the science community would know, and her husband is an oil executive. I was introduced to her by my boss and, after the general niceties, commented on how beautiful her ring was. Well, obviously she was a jewelry person, because that opened her right up.
Everyone is free to spend there money however they wish, and I never judge people based on the way they choose to spend their money. Hey, if they've earned it, they can burn it in a fire pit for all I care. But I will say that MRBs over a certain point really do look like doorknobs on the hand. As others have mentioned in this thread, that's probably why all of the celebrities wear emerald cuts, as larger carat weights typically look better in elongated step-cuts.
@ice empress I just saw your ring in the JOTW thread. I think it is absolutely beautiful as it is. A breathtaking VC creation. I'm really having a hard time wrapping my head around why you would want to trade it in so soon after it is created. I mean, the WF upgrade policy isn't going anywhere, and getting a significantly larger diamond would mean that you would have to trash the custom VC setting (which, IMO, would be a darn shame). Why not wear it for a few years and see how you like it? If you really have the itch to go larger down the line, then you'll have a wonderful idea for a 5 or 10 year anniversary present.
I like the way your husband thinks. A very logical man.
Anyway, just my $0.02.
My loose plan for now is to upgrade in 5 years, which coincidentally will also be a milestone birthday. I will enjoy her for a while still...
Strangely, I’ve never felt the desire to own a large variety of jewelry pieces. I’ve only ever wanted a nice engagement ring, pair of diamond studs, and eternity band. That being said, as others @Rad_Fan and @LLJsmom have mentioned, PS is toxic and that could all change. Lol.
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