Engagement ring - what’s the perfect size?

[Anonymous]

If you have an anorexic girl 0.5 carats will work, small girl 1 carat, plump 1.5, heifer 2.0, whale 2.5, elephant 3

[Anonymous]

I think average size has been getting bigger because diamonds are so much cheaper now.

I like the look of 1.5 round on my finger (size 4). Over 2ct is too big for me and starts to look a bit like costume jewelry

[Anonymous]

At least 2 carat.

[Anonymous]

1 or 2 carats but it’s kind of cultural. You don’t see above 1 in a lot of cultures.


Something with a low profile is ideal, like an East/West emerald cut diamond. But this cut is not as sparkly as the round.

I find very high-set stones ridiculous and impractical. And the band shouldn’t be too thin either (fortunately that minimalist trend seems to be dead).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lab diamonds are going to be the death of natural diamonds. Because they are chemically, physically, and optically identical to natural stones (i.e. they are real diamonds) and can be had for a fraction of the price, lab diamonds are eroding the prestige that many have historically associated with having a big rock. When the masses can buy a 2 - 3 ct high quality stone for $1,000 - $2,000, the elites will begin to gravitate to other, rarer gems.

You’re not wrong but this is not really relevant. OP is not asking about status, but rather, about a practical design for daily use…

[Anonymous]

I have a 5.5 ct oval and love it. I started with a 3.8 radiant cut though, which I still wear on some occasions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As long as it's slightly larger than her most recently proposed to friends, or almost certainly guaranteed to be on par with her soon to be engaged friends, you're ok.

This. Haha.

[Anonymous]

My .78 carat high quality diamond in a beautiful setting was more than enough for 20 years. I now have a 1.5 carat diamond. It is gorgeous but I think it may almost be too big. I think 1 carat would be perfect.

[Anonymous]

I love my .75ct stone. I wear it all the time.

[Anonymous]

Round I prefer at 1.5. Emerald or cushion cut 2. Princess 2-2.25. This would be for everyday wear.

I like jewelry and buy lab so I like to have a few e-ring style rings I can wear depending on my mood.

[Anonymous]

2 to 3 ct IMO is perfect

[Anonymous]

This thread is like a bunch of men bragging on phallus size, but the female version.

[Anonymous]

1.5 is perfect.

2ct is lovely, but yeah, it bangs around more.

I had a 1ct and it was just too small and I didn't like the proportions of it as much as my 1.5ct. I have size 5 fingers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love my 1.5c round diamond with solitaire setting. It fits perfectly for my petite had and is timeless.

+2. Set in platinum. Feels elegant but not flashy or showy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree that a 1.5 would be perfect.

I honestly feel like my 2ct is too big.

I don’t. I think 2x is perfect but it really depends on the person and their fingers.