Smaller diamond on a big finger

Niel · Aug 3, 2012

I have large fingers. There, i said it.

I am on the hunt for an engagement ring and one of the options I am considering is a halo RB ring with about a .5 diamond. My ring size is about a 10-10.5

Ive been looking at the thread with the <1 diamonds, and they look substantial on the hand but everyone seems to have much nicer, daintier hands than I. Im so jealous

Does anyone out there have pictures of a diamond <1 ct on a large finger such as mine? preferably .5 ct, but any reference would be great.

Tuckins1 · Aug 3, 2012

Cruise through this thread and look... All of the stones are one carat or less.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/under-1ct-diamonds.25028/

Niel · Aug 3, 2012

Tuckins1|1344033552|3245585 said:
Cruise through this thread and look... All of the stones are one carat or less.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/under-1ct-diamonds.25028/

as i said ive been looking in that thread and it doesnt really give a good idea when the majority of the posts are of small ring sizes or not posted

Tuckins1 · Aug 3, 2012

nielseel|1344034227|3245595 said:
Tuckins1|1344033552|3245585 said:

Cruise through this thread and look... All of the stones are one carat or less.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/under-1ct-diamonds.25028/

Click to expand...

as i said ive been looking in that thread and it doesnt really give a good idea when the majority of the posts are of small ring sizes or not posted

Sorry, missed that part. That's what I get for trying to read and play with a 15 month old at the same time!

Mikla · Aug 3, 2012

It's all really personal preference. What do you think is too small on the hand? A half carat stone is not very large, in my opinion, on most people's fingers. But that's my opinion only. If I were you, I'd get into a few brick and mortar stores and try a few sizes on, see what you think. Best of luck with your search!

Niel · Aug 3, 2012

haha its ok im trying to calm a 6 week old as we speak.

i love the <1 ct thread its nice to see that you dont have to go big to get a stunning ring. but I am worried that I would have to. Ive seen the chart of finger coverage % and at my size I think it said the smallest i could go was like a ct. Which I cannot afford.

That is one reason I am considering a halo. They add a lot of sparkle and coverage to the finger. Also, I dont really like a solitaire look personally, unless the rock is huge. Is there any other type of setting that would work with such a large finger?

diamondringlover · Aug 3, 2012

There use to be a thread for us large fingered women...but I am terrible at searching...I will see if I can find it for you...fyi I wear a size 8.5 on my left and 9.5 on my right and my first diamond was a .18 and I never gave it any thought on how tiny it was..I just loved because it came my hubby who really loved me at that time.

SparklyOEC · Aug 3, 2012

Mikla|1344035154|3245604 said:
It's all really personal preference. What do you think is too small on the hand? A half carat stone is not very large, in my opinion, on most people's fingers. But that's my opinion only. If I were you, I'd get into a few brick and mortar stores and try a few sizes on, see what you think. Best of luck with your search!

This.

On another note, do you like OEC's? If so, you may be able to have Dreamer_D find you a bigger stone for less. Old cuts seem to run a little less generally speaking but that gap is closing unfortunately. Good luck with your search!

Aerix · Aug 3, 2012

nielseel|1344035464|3245607 said:
haha its ok im trying to calm a 6 week old as we speak.

i love the <1 ct thread its nice to see that you dont have to go big to get a stunning ring. but I am worried that I would have to. Ive seen the chart of finger coverage % and at my size I think it said the smallest i could go was like a ct. Which I cannot afford.

That is one reason I am considering a halo. They add a lot of sparkle and coverage to the finger. Also, I dont really like a solitaire look personally, unless the rock is huge. Is there any other type of setting that would work with such a large finger?

Hmm, have you considered a 3 stone ring? There are also 5 stone and 7 stone bands. That would give you bling all the way across your finger and sometimes a blingy band is more eye-catching than a single diamond!

ETA: Here is a link to the 5 stone thread https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-5-stone-ring-thread.134007/

Niel · Aug 3, 2012

I was thinking about a multi- stone ring but a 5 stone doesnt look like an engagement ring to me- but you are right they do have a lot of coverage. hmmm

RaspberryBliss · Aug 3, 2012

As I read your post a 3 stone came to mind, because they have a bit more coverage. You could also get one that has melee diamonds set into the shank for a bit more sparkle. That way you would have less metal showing and more bling. Just a thought!

milton333 · Aug 3, 2012

This is a pendant that has a .5 ct diamond bezel set, with 5-point diamonds in the halo. It measures 14mm across, and is resting on a finger that was a size 8 at the time. Were it a ring, it would be a lot of finger coverage.

A couple of observations. The proportions of halo stones to center stone make this more on the "cluster ring" end of the spectrum. It's typical to find smaller halo stones than 5 pointers. The look gives you a lot of sparkle and presence, but it's kind of undifferentiated - it doesn't look like a center stone with accents, the center stone is a bit lost in the setting, if that makes sense. Also, if you can't find an existing setting that uses 5 pointers, you'd probably be better off spending the money it would cost to do a custom setting on a larger diamond.

I know you were also looking at sapphires, but didn't seem firm on what saturation level you were looking for. I would suggest that you maybe look at some synthetic options to evaluate how you feel about some color options on your hand (Wink Jones sells some). If you can consider an oval, you will find far more options in colored stones, and if you set the stone east-west across your finger, in a halo (you can get some relatively inexpensive diamond halos on ebay), you'd have good finger coverage, too.

Enerchi · Aug 3, 2012

I'd be inclined to go for a 3 stone - they give wonderful finger coverage! You can find a style where the side stones are separated slightly from the main centre stone, thereby giving you just a smidge more coverage ("smidge" - not sure how many mm's that translates to, but I'm sure its enough to make a difference!)

Or... would you consider an oval or marquise diamond set E/W? or a pear which would elongate your fingers?

See if you can get to a mall and try a few looks on - may have to try on the shapes in coloured stones, but that may give you a sense of what works best. Alternatively --- do a diamond search for the above shapes in your $$ budget, draw out what the L/W dimensions are and cut that size out of paper and tape to your finger. You'll be able to see what the different sizes and shapes look like.

Good luck!

Niel · Aug 3, 2012

I see what you are saying about it looking like more of a cluster ring than anything. I really like a halo style especially a more vintage style but these types of rings are so hard to find!! heres an example of what I mean.

And this one is similar to what I like but too small a diamond

As for EW rings I was considering that but dont oval or emerald cuts look smaller per ct? Though I do believe II could afford a .75 ish stone if I didnt go crazy on the setting.... but Im just trying to save around half my budget for a setting because I know to get a lot of coverage a lot of that will need to come from the setting.

I was so surprised when i measured my finger and it was that big!! I knew i had sausage fingers but i didnt know it was to this extent

Laila619 · Aug 3, 2012

Hi,

I would absolutely go for a halo or a double halo even. It will provide a LOT of finger coverage! If you don't care for halos, a 3 stone or a 5 stone would be nice too.

Oh, and about finger sizes...PS seems to have a bunch of women with tiny fingers. In the real world, I think the average women's ring size is a 7, so don't feel too bad! Big or not, I'm sure your hands are lovely. Just go for a halo, or maybe a 3 stone, and your ring will look great!

woofmama · Aug 3, 2012

Niel · Aug 3, 2012

woofmama|1344049878|3245726 said:
Have you looked thru these threads for ideas/?

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/lovely-rings-for-larger-fingers.69512/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/lovely-rings-for-larger-fingers.69512/[/URL]
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/any-other-ladies-out-there-with-big-hands-like-me.89047/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/any-other-ladies-out-there-with-big-hands-like-me.89047/[/URL]
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-size-7s-and-up.74173/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-size-7s-and-up.74173/[/URL]

Ah well thanks so much for showing me these posts but i could just cry

most of those stones are over 1 ct and they still dont have much coverage.

Now I know some people have dont always have the best to say about tiffany's but there seems to be some smaller diamond rings that would- i imagine- have a lot of coverage. Thoughts? Is there another designer that would offer a similar design? I like in the double halo how small the pave diamonds are, makes even that small dimond look like a different size.

webdiva · Aug 4, 2012

What's your budget - we can help?

My stone is .88 (only 5.5 mm POH), has a bezel and airline AND a halo for extra coverage!

Niel · Aug 4, 2012

I would like to stay around 4k all together.

Laila619 · Aug 4, 2012

I think a haloed 3 stone ring might actually be your best bet. I like that Tiffany ring.

Check out this thread: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/three-stone-girls-with-one-carat-or-less-center-stones.171469/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/three-stone-girls-with-one-carat-or-less-center-stones.171469/[/URL]
The pic I'm attaching is from that thread, and is ihy138's ring. She wears a size 7. The center stone is a 0.74 and the sides are .25s. It's a lot of coverage, right?!

I think something like that would be perfect for you!

UberClaire · Aug 4, 2012

Did you measure your finger yourself? I found that when I tried that my results varied wildly depending on the tester. Go to the mall and ask any jewelry store to measure your finger -- in my experience they're happy to do it for free. Go to a couple places if you can -- I had one salesperson try to convince me that I wear a 9 -- my engagement ring is a 7.75 and it still seems a little big.

isoe · Aug 4, 2012

Nielseel,

Unfortunately, no pictures here to offer...but maybe a suggestion that might open up some options?

Perhaps instead of thinking of what you "can't" wear since you have larger fingers, it might help to think of what you CAN wear...precisely because you have larger fingers.

Yes, halos and multi-stone bands come to mind, but have you also considered more abstract designs where multiple diamonds (or metalwork, depending on your preference) frame your desired ~0.5 carat center diamond? Something along the lines of Chanel's Bridal Collection is what I am referring to. ( http://www.chanel.com/en_US/Jewelry/promise#ring_in_18K_white_gold_and_diamonds_large_version-J3939 )

Despite their highly intricate designs, these rings are certainly no less feminine, graceful, or dainty than the micropave halos you so frequently see on these forums. In fact, it could be said that this type of ring much more artistically and intimately compliments its wearer. Imagine if you found such a ring that was uniquely "you"....

I think of the center diamond as the heart the ring... and the setting as an embodiment of that heart's spirit.

Best of luck in your search!

-Iohan

Enerchi · Aug 4, 2012

IDjewelryonline.com carries Henri Daussi and this is from their site - it's a haloed 3 stone, just like shown above and VERY reasonable! (at least I'm assuming the diamonds are included... oops... better check on that!)
http://idjewelryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=87_89&products_id=9505

milton333 · Aug 4, 2012

nielseel|1344047746|3245708 said:
As for EW rings I was considering that but dont oval or emerald cuts look smaller per ct? Though I do believe II could afford a .75 ish stone if I didnt go crazy on the setting.... but Im just trying to save around half my budget for a setting because I know to get a lot of coverage a lot of that will need to come from the setting.

No, ovals are a great budget choice, they face up great for carat weight. Square cuts, including emeralds, do tend to face up smaller. The only real issue with ovals is that there's no "easy math" or a tool like the HCA that tells you if it will be a good performer, and most have a "bowtie" effect. The bowtie is more visible in still photos than in real life, and there are degrees of it, but ovals will typically have one.

For example, this is a .92 oval that runs $2738 PS wire price, its dimensions are 7.60mmx5.22mm. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Oval-Diamond-1507566.asp The 7.6mm side is the equivalent of the diameter of about a 1.7 ct round. The 5.22mm side is the equivalent of the diameter of about a .52 ct round. That 7.6mm side, however, is going to make a huge impact in your perception of the size of the stone.

One other thing you might think of is a marquise (especially a haloed marquise), whether set east-west or north-south (some think that north-south "elongates" your finger, I'm not sure I agree, but possibly, east-west covers more of your finger side-to-side). Marquise are less popular shapes right now, so it tends to be a bit cheaper.

This is not the perfect marquise, necessarily, but just by way of comparison, it's 1.01 ct, $2856 PS wire, and it's 9.93mmx5.37mm. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Marquise-Diamond-1362879.asp The 9.93mm side is larger than the diameter of a 3 ct round diamond, with the short side still about the diameter of a .6 round. That's all at just 1 ct weight.

James Allen has halo settings for ovals and marquise stones, in both north-south and east-west orientations, for around $1700 in white gold.
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-8966.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-8969.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-8972.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-8975.asp

ETA: A PP suggested the Daussi cushions. These are specifically cut a bit shallow to give more spread for the carat weight, so you tend ot get a larger-appearing cushion for the carat weight. I would suggest considering ovals, marquise, and also pears, because IMO they tend to give the best appearance of size for money by having one very long "side" that conveys the impression of a very large stone for teh carat weight and price.

milton333 · Aug 4, 2012

nielseel|1344047746|3245708 said:
I see what you are saying about it looking like more of a cluster ring than anything. I really like a halo style especially a more vintage style but these types of rings are so hard to find!! heres an example of what I mean.

And this one is similar to what I like but too small a diamond

Re: the vintage style halos, the Royal T collection at ERD has a lot of options, but I think they're all going to be out of your price point (like $3k+ for the setting alone). But it may be worth inquiring, see what's available in white gold.

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/royal-t-collection-pcid-44.html

milton333 · Aug 4, 2012

Mikla · Aug 4, 2012

isoe|1344070341|3245802 said:
Nielseel,

Unfortunately, no pictures here to offer...but maybe a suggestion that might open up some options?

Perhaps instead of thinking of what you "can't" wear since you have larger fingers, it might help to think of what you CAN wear...precisely because you have larger fingers.

Yes, halos and multi-stone bands come to mind, but have you also considered more abstract designs where multiple diamonds (or metalwork, depending on your preference) frame your desired ~0.5 carat center diamond? Something along the lines of Chanel's Bridal Collection is what I am referring to. ( http://www.chanel.com/en_US/Jewelry/promise#ring_in_18K_white_gold_and_diamonds_large_version-J3939 )

Despite their highly intricate designs, these rings are certainly no less feminine, graceful, or dainty than the micropave halos you so frequently see on these forums. In fact, it could be said that this type of ring much more artistically and intimately compliments its wearer. Imagine if you found such a ring that was uniquely "you"....

I think of the center diamond as the heart the ring... and the setting as an embodiment of that heart's spirit.

Best of luck in your search!

-Iohan

What wonderful advice, Iohan!

HopeDream · Aug 4, 2012

Hi Nielseel,

It sounds like it's really hard to find designs for a size 10, because most designs are shown in a size 6, so the proportions change significantly when the band widens.

Sometimes it's fun to think outside the box.
I would recommend browsing ebay for pictures of size 10 rings, to see if anything catches your fancy style-wise (I don't advocate purchasing your ring on ebay unless you have no other option)

Here are the links for the options in the collage (size 9.5 and 10+ rings, L to R, top to bottom :

old-school understated
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14k-yellow-...nd_Solitaire_with_Accents&hash=item2eb727793a

vintage charm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ladies-esta...nd_Solitaire_with_Accents&hash=item3cc9451f7f

Marquise finger coverage
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14KT-Y-G-MA...nd_Solitaire_with_Accents&hash=item1e5c710385

Simple elegance
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10K-Diamond...nd_Solitaire_with_Accents&hash=item1e6b4a083f

Marquise with sidestones - recreate this look with nicer stones for plenty of bling.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PT900-Plati...nd_Solitaire_with_Accents&hash=item27c659b6c6

Wow! finger coverage
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ladys-Diamo...nd_Solitaire_with_Accents&hash=item3a6e5e3479

Vintage finger coverage
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-WHITE-G...nd_Solitaire_with_Accents&hash=item4605f851d0

Modern Marquise
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/14kt-White-G...576598582?pt=Wedding_Sets&hash=item20bb04aa36

Antique elegance
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LADIES-VINTA...79968049?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item2a0b67a431

Vintage beauty
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/60tcw-14k-wg...07547532?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item336927ca8c

All about the stone
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LADIES-14K-Y...63133835?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item484315978b

Cluster of stars (imagine more of a main stone with halo)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Estate-Diamo...45930954?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item43b1ced4ca

akmiss · Aug 4, 2012

I wear an 8.5 and have a .60 stone in a Vatche Grace halo. My fingers are so freakishly short that I feel that delicate rings look best. I just don't have the finger real estate to pull off a thicker style ring. I have uploaded a blurry pic but it shows the proportions the best.

akmiss · Aug 4, 2012

EEK! Sorry for the large photos!

Someone mentioned Daussi cushion halos! These rings have an amazing spread for size! I would definitely look into that.

another perspective of my halo

Smaller diamond on a big finger

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