Wide engagement band

[Crazyaboutrings68]

Does anyone have a 4mm wide x 2mm thick engagement ring band?
I am thinking of having a 4mm x 2mm setting made for my 1.69ct round diamond.
I have a 7.25 size finger and they are long fingers.

Would 4mm width be too wide for a 1.69ct stone?
Thanks for any advice and I’m not sure I posted this in the correct thread.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I do not have ring like that but I have bands 1mm - 10mm and diamonds from 0.2 to 2 cts and IMHO a 1.69 ct diamond would look great in the setting you suggest. FWIW I think a wider band does more to balance finger size and ring spread than the size of the stone does.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i have short stubby fingers but i always favour a wide band
im not at all a fan of modern skinny bands - they look all out of proportion to my eye

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

I do not have ring like that but I have bands 1mm - 10mm and diamonds from 0.2 to 2 cts and IMHO a 1.69 ct diamond would look great in the setting you suggest. FWIW I think a wider band does more to balance finger size and ring spread than the size of the stone does.

Thanks. I was thinking the same thing! Wider bands are much more balanced looking on my big fingers.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

i have short stubby fingers but i always favour a wide band
im not at all a fan of modern skinny bands - they look all out of proportion to my eye

I’m not a fan of skinny bands on myself either. They look great on someone with little fingers but are lost on mine.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

I’m also wondering about the thickness of the band (the rise above finger, I think it’s called). I think 2mm thickness is good but I can’t visualize it. I want a substantial band.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I’m not a fan of skinny bands on myself either. They look great on someone with little fingers but are lost on mine.

i reacon in a few years a lot of those skinny bands will be upgraded to wider ones as fashion changes
but they just dont look secure to me

im looking forward to how yours turns out

 

[RMOO]

I had a 1.04ct center set in a 5mm x 2.5mm band (with side stones) and loved it. I think a 1.69 would be stunning. I have size 5 (and long) fingers for reference.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

I had a 1.04ct center set in a 5mm x 2.5mm band (with side stones) and loved it. I think a 1.69 would be stunning. I have size 5 (and long) fingers for reference.

I love that band!! It is so pretty!! Thanks for sharing your ring and stats. That helps a lot.

 

[WDWDiamond]

This might help you visualize.

1.69ct Round Cut Diamond (7.74×7.74×4.67mm) - Actual Size

View this 1.69 carat Round cut diamond on ring and finger. Actual size of 7.74×7.74×4.67mm with 60.3% depth (OK) and a face-up area of 47.05mm².

www.diamdb.com

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

i reacon in a few years a lot of those skinny bands will be upgraded to wider ones as fashion changes
but they just dont look secure to me

im looking forward to how yours turns out

Thanks. I’ll post pictures when it’s done.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

This might help you visualize.

1.69ct Round Cut Diamond (7.74×7.74×4.67mm) - Actual Size

View this 1.69 carat Round cut diamond on ring and finger. Actual size of 7.74×7.74×4.67mm with 60.3% depth (OK) and a face-up area of 47.05mm².

www.diamdb.com

That does help a lot! Thank you!

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

This is my diamond info. Just a tad smaller.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

Or maybe just a little deeper cut.

 

[WDWDiamond]

Here ya go!

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

Here ya go!

Thank you
I’m definitely going with 4mm wide and debating 2mm wide vs 2.5mm wide….decisions

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

Thank you
I’m definitely going with 4mm wide and debating 2mm wide vs 2.5mm wide….decisions

I meant 2mm or 2.5mm “thick”.

 

[WDWDiamond]

Thank you
I’m definitely going with 4mm wide and debating 2mm wide vs 2.5mm wide….decisions

Of course! I think 2mm is about the thickness of a nickel so maybe that would help to look at in person.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

Of course! I think 2mm is about the thickness of a nickel so maybe that would help to look at in person.

Oh, I’ll check it out

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I had a 1.04ct center set in a 5mm x 2.5mm band (with side stones) and loved it. I think a 1.69 would be stunning. I have size 5 (and long) fingers for reference.

That looks so well balanced and honestly makes the stone look bigger, too. I wonder if anyone has done a study to test the theory that skinny bands make diamonds look bigger.

 

[Natylad]

I have my mom's engagement ring which is exactly as you are describing. The band is 4mm wide and 2.5mm thick. The diamond is a 1.24 ct RB on a size 4.75 finger. I am attaching photos of it!

 

[FL_runner]

I really like a thicker band, personal preference. I think it will look really beautiful!

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

I have my mom's engagement ring which is exactly as you are describing. The band is 4mm wide and 2.5mm thick. The diamond is a 1.24 ct RB on a size 4.75 finger. I am attaching photos of it!

That is absolutely beautiful!!
Thank you for the picture.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

I eventually went with a 3.25mm width and 2.5mm thick. It is being made right now. I will show pictures when it’s done. I went with the 3.25mm width because my full eternity band is 3.15mm wide and 2.5mm thick. I wanted them to match in size better. I think 3.25mm wide and 2.5mm thick will still be substantial enough.

Thanks for all the replies and pictures. It helped a lot!!

 

[RMOO]

Can't wait to see it, and your set!

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

That is absolutely beautiful!!
Thank you for the picture.

I love that the band is substantial and has presence vs a thin band.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

That looks so well balanced and honestly makes the stone look bigger, too. I wonder if anyone has done a study to test the theory that skinny bands make diamonds look bigger.

I think the thicker bands, within reason, make the diamond look bigger.

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

Can't wait to see it, and your set!

Thank you!! I will post pictures when it’s done!! I can’t wait!! It’s my 25th anniversary present

 

[Crazyaboutrings68]

I posted my ring in another thread but wanted to let you all see it on here too. I’m still waiting on the eternity band to get finished.

The engagement ring shank is 3.25 mm wide x 2.5 mm thick.