Wedding band carat weight to solitaire weight? Help please!

[doubtful]

Hello! I'm new to pricescope. I have a 3/4 Leo princess; cut/pol: very good, H, SI2, .70, and I am looking for different wedding band options. First of all, how much carat weight? I'd like to maximize the size of my solitaire, and I figured I could do so by getting a plain band, or one with a very small carat weight (1/7-1/4) but I'd like to get some opinions. I found a band I really like that has 1/2 carat, but feel it is slightly overwhelming. I do like the "bulky" feel but I feel it takes away from the solitaire. Also, I'm looking for ways to make my diamond pop! It just doesn't stand out enough on my size 6 finger. (maybe it's me!) what do you think of the plain solitaire vs the enhancer solitaire? thanks in advance!

None of these (excluding my e-ring) are the right size.

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[Gypsy]

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Your links will not work as image hosting is not allowed. You will have to post the links or upload the pics.

 

[purplesilk]

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Hi and welcome on PS!
Sorry ,but I wasn't able to open your links.

A plain band is always a good option: look at Londongirl1 wedding set
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaires-and-plain-wedding-bands.116226/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/solitaires-and-plain-wedding-bands.116226/[/URL]

But also this one is very very nice: a touch of bling...
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/our-wedding-bands-are-here.68320/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/our-wedding-bands-are-here.68320/[/URL]

 

[doubtful]

Re: Wedding band carat weight to solitaire weight? Help plea

Should be good to go now. Laptop is MIA, had to do everything via iPhone. Not fun lol.

 

[doubtful]

Re: Wedding band carat weight to solitaire weight? Help plea

Thank you for your reply! Honestly, I prefer the traditional plain band with no diamonds and solitaire, but I kinda feel like 3/4 solitaire is too small to get away with it? Doesn't feel like it has the "wow" factor... Ugh... This is hard lol. It's pretty much the plain band VS the 1/2 carat.
Just need opinions on them all, especially enhancer.

 

[Mayk]

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The links worked for me. I like the two bands "stack" or the plain band....

 

[diamondringlover]

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I liked the 1/7ct weight band and then the plain one. Pretty ring.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Wedding band carat weight to solitaire weight? Help plea

I like bands with small diamonds in general. I think when the wedding band stones are too large, it takes away from the solitaire. So of those, I'd go with the 1/7 band, or a similar one with that size stones. I do love diamonds in a wedding band!

 

[stargurl78]

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I like either the plain band or the 1/7 ct diamond band. I feel like the other choices overwhelm the center stone.

 

[slg47]

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I like the plain band the best, but also like the 1/7 ct band.

 

[LittleRiver]

Re: Wedding band carat weight to solitaire weight? Help plea

Honestly, I prefer the traditional plain band with no diamonds and solitaire, but I kinda feel like 3/4 solitaire is too small to get away with it? Doesn't feel like it has the "wow" factor...

This combo is my fave also (plain band with solitaire). I disagree that your solitaire is too small -- I think it has lovely presence on your hand!

 

[tyty333]

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If you want your center stone to pop then I like the plain band...if you want to add a little more bling I actually liked the way the
wrap looked but I would probably do it with 2 separate bands rather than a wrap.

 

[kindred]

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I like it best with the 1/7 ct. band.

 

[rubybeth]

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I like the 1.7 band best out of the option. I have a half carat square radiant that I wear with the bezel band in my avatar 4 eternity) and it doesn't overpower the solitaire. in fact, my husband says it makes the larger diamond "pop" even more, i think maybe because the eye compares the sizes of the sparkles.

Edited to add: this is my thread on the ring with photos. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/whiteflash-glamour-shots-of-my-birthday-present.159302/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/whiteflash-glamour-shots-of-my-birthday-present.159302/[/URL]

 

[AprilBaby]

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I prefer the wrap with the band on either side! Gives a lot of presence and sparkle!

 

[Mrsacornblue]

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My favorites, in order, are the wrap, the 1/2 c band and the plain. I'm actually not a fan of the 1/7 band...I don't care for the way the diamonds stop short over your finger. It would look prettier if they spread over your finger.