Largest ct size for daily wear?

[Yimmers]

I wear a 2.1 carat now, although since it's an OEC, it's cut a little deeper and faces a little smaller. I probably can sport a 3 carat and be comfortable with it. It's the Bay Area, so diamond sizes vary wildly.

 

[Scandinavian]

I'm very happy with my 5 ct - not too big in my opinion I wear it every day, even for running with the dog, and it has never been a problem.

 

[Ellen]

I could happily wear the right 12-14 mm OEC diamond daily. Not a problem at all. And I could go larger if it is an emerald cut diamond.
But I do have large hands and long fingers so I think the proportions would be pleasing. At least that's my story and I'm sticking with it.

Here is my OEC perspective shot. Bea is 10.36 by 10.52.
See? I could definitely go larger.

Never would have guessed it without a pic, but I do think you could. At least a smidge before it hangs off the side! Beautiful ring Missy, it really looks lovely on your hand.

 

[Ellen]

My diamond studs however, at .60 each, are bigger than I'd like. Wish I would have gone/stayed smaller.

I know, who says that??!

Oh, I understand. My 1ctw pair is just right and I don't want any bigger (unless an asscher, but I would like the same face up size, even if the weight is more because of depth).

Well, I see I am in good company!

 

[Madam Bijoux]

I have no size limit.

 

[Calliecake]

I could easily wear a 5 carat and not feel uncomfortable. I currently wear a 3.5 carat. I don't think people really even notice jewelry much unless they love jewelry to begin with.

Missy, I WANT Bea!!!!

 

[Phoenix]

I currently wear my 5.318ct solitaire on a daily basis. My social circle varies, ranging from nothing to 20ct D IF.

If I had all the money in the world, I'd easily rock several 10-15ct rocks of higher specs (like D IF or Type IIa). We are talking an unlimited budget, no?!

And yes, diamonds shrink as one gets older, lol. My engagement ring was a 1ct; and at the time, I thought it was huge!

I used to work in a Big 4 and my 3ct then was a little uncomfortable, at times. Now, I'm self-employed and can wear whatever I like!

Oh, I am a size 4 on my LH.

WE NEED PICS OF THIS 20CT D IF!!!!!

PI, hidden camera, stealth mode, something!!!

MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Ha ha ha, Trekkie, you're too funny!!

I'll definitely try.

 

[PintoBean]

Phoenix - I recall you saying that you workout. I REALLY think that your gym is a bling gym, where weights are diamonds of different carats. Am I right?

 

[Queenie60]

For me - 3carat is large enough. My rings size is 4-3/4 (actually 4.5 but I like it to fit during summer) My e ring is a 2.71 carat pear with a millgrain halo which is large enough for me. If I went with a round brilliant I would want a 3 carat solitaire.

 

[Rockinruby]

I'm honestly not sure. I am hoping to try some rings on before I upgrade. I think my comfort level might be around 1.5 or less. I already have jewelry that I don't feel comfortable wearing especially when I volunteer at certain places.

 

[missy]

I could happily wear the right 12-14 mm OEC diamond daily. Not a problem at all. And I could go larger if it is an emerald cut diamond.
But I do have large hands and long fingers so I think the proportions would be pleasing. At least that's my story and I'm sticking with it.

Here is my OEC perspective shot. Bea is 10.36 by 10.52.
See? I could definitely go larger.

Never would have guessed it without a pic, but I do think you could. At least a smidge before it hangs off the side! Beautiful ring Missy, it really looks lovely on your hand.

Thank you Ellen. That is so nice of you to say.

I could easily wear a 5 carat and not feel uncomfortable. I currently wear a 3.5 carat. I don't think people really even notice jewelry much unless they love jewelry to begin with.

Missy, I WANT Bea!!!!

Callie, when you visit you can wear her the whole time if you want to.
Is that enough incentive?

 

[ericad]

So my sweet spot for daily wear is around 8-8.5mm, or 2-2.5ct. That's BIG for my town and day to day life. 1ct is considered big here. I recently sold a 2.93 OEC set in an understated bezel because I felt that was a big big for me, but then a 3.40ct vintage Asscher walked into my life, so...

I'm banking on the fact that step cuts look more understated than OECs, lol. I haven't gone over 3ct in YEARS. So I'd say definitely that this asscher is the biggest I could ever imagine going, and I plan to set it in a bezel to keep it as understated as I can. Funny how the scale can keep changing though lol, a couple months ago I would have said 2ct is the biggest!

 

[Calliecake]

I could happily wear the right 12-14 mm OEC diamond daily. Not a problem at all. And I could go larger if it is an emerald cut diamond.
But I do have large hands and long fingers so I think the proportions would be pleasing. At least that's my story and I'm sticking with it.

Here is my OEC perspective shot. Bea is 10.36 by 10.52.
See? I could definitely go larger.

Never would have guessed it without a pic, but I do think you could. At least a smidge before it hangs off the side! Beautiful ring Missy, it really looks lovely on your hand.

Thank you Ellen. That is so nice of you to say.

I could easily wear a 5 carat and not feel uncomfortable. I currently wear a 3.5 carat. I don't think people really even notice jewelry much unless they love jewelry to begin with.

Missy, I WANT Bea!!!!

Callie, when you visit you can wear her the whole time if you want to.
Is that enough incentive?

Missy, Please, please don't tell me that. I'm trying to get over the disappointment that I won't be there next week with you. Your comment about Bea is only making me cry harder!!!

 

[autumngems]

My largest was my 3 ct and I felt that was a good size for me. Though sometimes people thought it was too big to be real and always asked me if it was a CZ.

 

[OoohShiny]

I could happily wear the right 12-14 mm OEC diamond daily. Not a problem at all. And I could go larger if it is an emerald cut diamond.
But I do have large hands and long fingers so I think the proportions would be pleasing. At least that's my story and I'm sticking with it.

Here is my OEC perspective shot. Bea is 10.36 by 10.52.
See? I could definitely go larger.

Completely O/T, but you looked completely different in my head, missy

 

[PierreBear]

My largest was my 3 ct and I felt that was a good size for me. Though sometimes people thought it was too big to be real and always asked me if it was a CZ.

Oh geezzz.. not very polite. Where those strangers or friends who would ask you whether it was a CZ?

 

[autumngems]

PierreBear,

Both strangers and friends would ask me if it was a CZ.

 

[PierreBear]

PierreBear,

Both strangers and friends would ask me if it was a CZ.

So sorry to hear that... but it must mean that you wear it so confidently! Also apologies on my grammar error earlier. Were not where... boo on me!

 

[PintoBean]

I prefer people to think my jewelry is safe. No incentive to mug me or rob my home LOLOLOLOL!

 

[kenny]

I have no size limit.

Madam B., I guess that make you the ultimate size queen.