Ladies - Is a 2 carat too big?

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Anonymous wrote:Yes. Aren’t diamonds on the way out now, with the man made ones becoming more popular? And with COVID hand washing. I see either no rings at all or just plain bands. I don’t think diamonds are coming back.
Like high heeled pumps.

Is this what you tell yourself because you have a crappy ring? Diamonds will always be in. They will never go away. Women love diamonds.

No mean girl. I’m speaking as someone who has a family diamond ring over two carats (large enough that it slides around my finger when I wear it-sigh- so annoying), and two more smaller diamond rings, an emerald and diamond ring etc that I keep in a safe deposit box.

You've never heard of Ring Shots?
They're very, very common if you have a big stone.
It's a little ball that your jeweler soders on the inside of your ring to prevent it from sliding around on it's own -- it also helps the ring feel more snug.

My jeweler placed two on the inside of my ring 20 years ago & they've been a godsend (I can still turn my ring towards the inside of my palm if need be, it doesn't prevent that).
My ring hasn't turned once since then.

You should wear your rings -- keeping them in a safety deposit box doesn't allow you to enjoy them. I plan on handing mine down to my daughter's as well, but I'm going to wear them first... they want to be shown off, lol.

https://www.theclassicgem.com/blogs/news/38769793-safest-and-most-effective-solution-to-a-spinning-loose-fit-ring#:~:text=Ring%20Shots%20(also%20known%20as,micro-pave%20or%20eternit

Thanks for this! I know my mom wants me to wear them. And I have two teen daughters waiting for them...

[Anonymous]

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OP, are you the guy who's getting engaged to your girlfriend of one year on New Year's Eve?
If so, I'd think it would be easier for you to keep or consolidate these questions into just one of your threads.

Anyway, mine is 2.85 center stone (princess cut) and 1 carat each of trillions on either side.
It's not ostentatious because the stones aren't set high, so it doesn't look flashy.

Also, my center stone is deep.

The biggest thing you should be looking for is quality, quality, quality, NOT size.

You NEED to keep in mind the 4 "C".

cut -- color-- clarity -- carat
Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat weight are the qualities that come together to define the unique beauty of your diamond.
The 4Cs also determine the value of your diamond.
While all of the 4Cs are essential, each individual has her own opinion on which C is the most important to her.
To some, the quality of the carat may be more pertinent than the cut of the diamond, while others favor the color of their stone compared to its clarity.
Understanding the 4Cs and understanding your preference can help you choose the diamond that suits both your lifestyle and your budget

Unless you are a giant, there is no way this ring isn’t ostentatious as hell. Almost 5 carats tw? Give me a break.

[Anonymous]

Too big unless you have man hands.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s ostentatious. Way too much.

I agree. I have a 1 ct & think it’s ostentatious. Beautiful and ostentatious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

OP, are you the guy who's getting engaged to your girlfriend of one year on New Year's Eve?
If so, I'd think it would be easier for you to keep or consolidate these questions into just one of your threads.

Anyway, mine is 2.85 center stone (princess cut) and 1 carat each of trillions on either side.
It's not ostentatious because the stones aren't set high, so it doesn't look flashy.

Also, my center stone is deep.

The biggest thing you should be looking for is quality, quality, quality, NOT size.

You NEED to keep in mind the 4 "C".

cut -- color-- clarity -- carat
Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat weight are the qualities that come together to define the unique beauty of your diamond.
The 4Cs also determine the value of your diamond.
While all of the 4Cs are essential, each individual has her own opinion on which C is the most important to her.
To some, the quality of the carat may be more pertinent than the cut of the diamond, while others favor the color of their stone compared to its clarity.
Understanding the 4Cs and understanding your preference can help you choose the diamond that suits both your lifestyle and your budget

Unless you are a giant, there is no way this ring isn’t ostentatious as hell. Almost 5 carats tw? Give me a break.

Jealous much? lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

OP, are you the guy who's getting engaged to your girlfriend of one year on New Year's Eve?
If so, I'd think it would be easier for you to keep or consolidate these questions into just one of your threads.

Anyway, mine is 2.85 center stone (princess cut) and 1 carat each of trillions on either side.
It's not ostentatious because the stones aren't set high, so it doesn't look flashy.

Also, my center stone is deep.

The biggest thing you should be looking for is quality, quality, quality, NOT size.

You NEED to keep in mind the 4 "C".

cut -- color-- clarity -- carat
Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat weight are the qualities that come together to define the unique beauty of your diamond.
The 4Cs also determine the value of your diamond.
While all of the 4Cs are essential, each individual has her own opinion on which C is the most important to her.
To some, the quality of the carat may be more pertinent than the cut of the diamond, while others favor the color of their stone compared to its clarity.
Understanding the 4Cs and understanding your preference can help you choose the diamond that suits both your lifestyle and your budget

Unless you are a giant, there is no way this ring isn’t ostentatious as hell. Almost 5 carats tw? Give me a break.

Jealous much? lol

Really, really not. Promise. I couldn’t be jealous of something that would look insane on my hand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Since I’m a lawyer who bills by the hour I’m a little self conscious about this. I don’t want my clients to wonder if they’re paying too much.

I do have a 2ct emerald but I think emeralds are a little more subtle even when they’re big?

I think that having a larger emerald, sapphire or colored stone is more subtle than an equivalent size diamond. Also for colored stones, they are usually cut with more depth to maximize their color and ensure that it looks even- if they are cut too shallow you will get a "window" where the color is lighter and it doesn't look nice. So, they tend to sound bigger by carat weight but the measurements of how they appear from above would correspond to a lower carat weight diamond. I have a 2.5 carat emerald sapphire that measures smaller for length and width than a 2.5 carat diamond would because it has a deep cut to ensure that the color looks nice and even. Probably looks size-wise more like a 1.5 carat diamond would.

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Anonymous wrote:I have a 1.7 C and mine is probably middle range. I have small hands and a plain platinum band. I have had people tell me to get a halo because my ring is too small for our area.

What kind of a@@hole would say that? You should have responded with “have you considered breast implants? You’re a little small-chested for this area.”

In laws. And we don't live in the burbs.

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Depends. I value clarity and color more than size.

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Anonymous wrote:It depends on the size of the person. I’m 5’10 with long, thin fingers and my 3 ct ring looks fine.

I agree with this. I am 5'11 and my 3.5-carat ring is just fine.

Same. I'm 5'9 with size 7.5 finger and my 3 carat looks the same on me as my BFF's 1.6 carat does on her size 4.25 finger.

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Too big for me. I wouldn't feel safe wearing it out, and I would also feel uncomfortable wearing it around less affluent circles.

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I think 2ct is perfect. I have a 4ct and it’s a bit flashy, but I’m tall so can pull it off. I’ll also wear just my plain gold band if going somewhere that requires modesty.

For what it’s worth my friend is a jeweler and could pick anything she wants. She went with a 2ct round and a pave band.

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Anonymous wrote:It depends on the size of the person. I’m 5’10 with long, thin fingers and my 3 ct ring looks fine.

I agree with this. I am 5'11 and my 3.5-carat ring is just fine.

Same. I'm 5'9 with size 7.5 finger and my 3 carat looks the same on me as my BFF's 1.6 carat does on her size 4.25 finger.

I think everyone agrees that the size of the person and their hands makes a huge difference. My MIL is tiny, but has large hands. 2 carat emerald cut with .75 emerald cut baguettes looks great on her hand.

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Anonymous wrote:Depends. I value clarity and color more than size.

Cut is most important. Then color.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, it's too big. It's not worth it. People even judge my 1 ct ring sometimes. People will definitely assume things about you if you have a 2 ct ring, and they probably won't be positive.

Not being snarky but what would people assume?

People think you're rich, spoiled, materialistic, flashy. Or they are jealous and mad at you because they're jealous. Rarely does a 2 ct diamond make people think more positively of you than they otherwise would have. It's a liability.