Is 2 Carat Too Big?

[Anonymous]

Can you get a placeholder band? Either diamond sounds nice, but I think the setting is where she might want to try different options.

I have small hands with shorter fingers, a little wrinkly, and found that the setting made a huge difference on my finger--I thought I wanted a deco emerald cut ring with side baguettes but in the end it really didn't look good on my hand, even though I loved it off my hand. I found that softer curvier settings, looked better and ended up not getting a new ring at all but finding an unusual art nouveau ring--something I never would have picked out, but once on my hand, loved it. I know others might hate something like that and want the classic Tiffany setting.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It depends on what she does and how she uses her hands; a bigger stone can get caught on things, scrape against things, etc. Personally, I think a better quality 1.5 carat would be better, quality over quantity! 1.5 is still big enough to be impressive, especially if it's good quality with amazing sparkle. I myself have 1 carat, which around here is considered small but it's perfect for me

I agree the 1.5 of better quality is preferable, though would take into account the size of her hands and fingers. I'm tall but have thin fingers and that is plenty big enough for me.

[Anonymous]

2 is perfect.

[Anonymous]

If she's a jewelry person, I'd go with the 2. If not, the 1.5 is probably fine. I have a 1.5 and it's beautiful but almost 25 years later, I don't wear it much so it's fine for me. I have
stackable diamond bands and I prefer those.

[Anonymous]

As someone with skinny but stubby fingers I have an emerald cut and I think it looks 10000% better than a round. Just a thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. She had smaller hands but her fingers are a little short and chubby.

My hands are similar. I have a two carat, high quality diamond on a very simple thin rose gold band (goes better with my complexion). Emerald cut. I love it and I wear it everyday and will for many years to come. I get lots of compliments. I feel like the rectangular shape of the emerald cut elongates my shorter, stubbier fingers. LOL.

[Anonymous]

Short and chubby fingers...are you sure you want to go through with this?

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Anonymous wrote:Short and chubby fingers...are you sure you want to go through with this?

Maybe OP is into midgets?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Blue Nile running close to $20k. I really hope you have the income. Going into massive debt for a ring is not the way to start a marriage.

Or stay married... 🤦‍♂️

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Anonymous wrote:Some may call me a size queen but I think bigger is better!

I’m 9”.... AROUND! 😂

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We skipped a ring to put a down payment on a house. No regrets! I did get a spectacular ring on our 25th!

How nice for you. I got a spectacular ring and we bought a house.

How nice for you. Doesn’t make up for what you’re missing.

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Anonymous wrote:I think it depends on her personality. Is she showy, loves designer clothes, likes to show off status? Go with the bigger ring. Is she more modest, frugal, and doesn't buy lavish things for herself? Then I'd go with the smaller stone.

I have a 1.5 carat ring, which I love... but as a lady who likes flashy things, I wouldn't have minded a bigger ring at all. I have friends who are more modest and would be horrified by ostentatious bling. If you're really not sure, then 1.5 is a good size because it's large but not one would ever think it's flashy. 2 carats crosses the line and will garner attention - women will always either be noticing and commenting on how beautiful her ring is, or raising their eyebrows because they think it's tacky and nouveau riche.

Well said

Can upgrade on an anniversary or last child.

Utterly tasteless.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Blue Nile running close to $20k. I really hope you have the income. Going into massive debt for a ring is not the way to start a marriage.

Or stay married... 🤦‍♂️

A good marriage is financially sound. Don’t go into crazy debt to be fashionable.

[Anonymous]

OP, the difference is less than 1MM width. Get both on video/skype and then make the decision based on $ and scintillation.