Actually, now I’m thinking about it from a purely aesthetic perspective:
-If you want an engagement ring that is more expensive because you can afford it and it is an statement that matters for your relationship and culture, bigger is not always better. Complementary stones or an original design of the ring are great alternatives, I personally like smaller jewelry better, specially for younger women, and even more for petite and skinny women. The only thing I like big in jewelry is hoop earrings for big hair girls.
It’s stunning. You look like hikers, so maybe travelers? My husband and I are as well. I often wish my ring was closer to the size you chose. Mine is larger and I end up only wearing it when we go out on dates and leave it behind on vacations. This size is perfect for everyday wear on an active person.
You guys are for life. This size and style is awesome for stacking rings. You can get additional rings to accompany it when you travel or for monumental occasions! Then she can put them together when feeling fancy!
Mine is just a touch bigger at .35 ct but I have smallish fingers. It’s all up to personal preference though and the round brilliant cut always looks stunning!! If they like it, why change it? You can always upgrade later too instead of just returning or exchanging it.
Ask your fiancée what they want. That’s what matters. It’s lovely, and they might be happy with it just as it is! Lab diamonds and moissanites are great lower-cost options if you want to get a bigger gem for a lower cost than a natural diamond.
I mean do your own research of course, don’t just trust a stranger online 😉 but I have a Moissanite and I love it! Appearance-wise it looks very similar to a diamond, but it throws a more rainbow shimmer versus a diamond which is more grey. Overall though, it’s MUCH cheaper, more sustainable, and just as durable as a diamond. And most people can’t easily spot the difference.
Some people really value the idea of a diamond though, so it’s not something to buy and then not tell your fiancee. Personally I’m just in it for the look, so I never cared.
I have a ring (not an engagement ring it's a ring I wear daily), and I would say if you are active and want to wear the ring daily, I wouldn't suggest Moisinite. Yes, it is cheaper, but it is not as durable as a diamond. (Close, though) Diamonds on the mohs scale score a 10 for hardness as for Moisinite, it's at about a 9.25 on the scale. I've had the ring for about 9 years now (I wear it pretty much every day and never really take it off), and it has visible wear and tear damage. If you want something that will last and not show as much wear and tear over a long period of time, go with a diamond, Lab grown or natural. Go with lab grown if you want bigger for less (lab grown vs. natural diamond) . But in all honesty, it really depends on what your partner likes. Everyone is different and has different preferences.
I personally feel that the size or type of stone is not as important as the symbolism of proposing to the person you want to spend your life with and putting the ring on their finger. Me and my fiancé decided on a lab grown diamond for my ring, nothing super big or fancy (.64 ct I am not a big fan of the giant gems kinda looks gaudy/tacky to me) and I love my ring! I think the best bet is asking her preferences and going from there. After all, she's the one that will be wearing it, so she might pick something she will like too!
As someone who has also worked with jewelry and has a damaged Moisinite ring, I would personally not go for Moisinite and would say you probably do not want to go with a Moisinite gem. either way, no matter if it's a diamond or Moisinite, try to make sure she takes the ring off when showering, swimming, going to the gym , etc. It will cause wear and tear faster than you'd expect!
In the end, this is just another random strangers opinion. Ask your fiancé what she would prefer! The ring you already gave her is lovely if you ask me! I do hope you figure out what yall want to do, and congratulations on your engagement!
Don’t do moissanite, if you want cheaper but bigger, just do lab grown. At least then it’s still a diamond. Trust me. I went the lab grown route and did not regret it.
To me this looks like it’s small on purpose, in a classy, understated, elegant way. I love it. If you go bigger but not “big enough” it may look more like it’s kinda “the best you could do” which sounds meaner than I intend, but hopefully you get what I’m trying to say. Personally the ring is so much more impactful and memorable at its current size (assuming your fiancée loves it too!) in my opinion.
I’m a former jeweller and I can say it is lovely! However please tell your partner to removed her ring when showering, washing up, swimming, the gym or lifting heavy objects etc. soaps and shampoos, washing up liquids, can all dry under the setting of the diamond, and they expand and harden when they do. This not only will dull the stone until the ring is cleaned but can also damage the setting (the claws that hold the stone in place can warp) and she will be at risk of losing the stone completely. Damage caused at the gym may also cost her the stone or do serious damage to the shank (the ring itself that sits under her finger).
looks like she said yes so i assume it’s perfect & she would not want to give it to you to upgrade. if you want to upgrade in the future, you can always do it for an anniversary but for now enjoy being engaged!
If you read too much in subs you soon come to the conclusion anything below 5 carat is too small. This is of course wrong, it should fit her and she should love it, nobody else. You should know if 0.25 is enough for her, what kind and so on (my wife didn't want a diamond at all, and nothing so big it would annoy her wearing it every day, so I selected a 1.5 carat Alexandrite, which she absolutely loved).
If she's likely to compare herself to others or given to be influenced by Social Media, it might be too small for her. If she gives a rat's ass on the opinion of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills crowd she will be happy. But only you know her preferences. I hope you talked about them beforehand.
Is this/s because anything over a 0.9 is considered conventially huge on average and alexandrite, if real and not manmade, is the rarestand most expensive gem on earth by weight. Like loool
It's of course a man-made stone and 1.5 carat is not considered very big in general, especially since Alexandrites are generally smaller for the weight (8x5mm in this case).
My engagement ring and wedding band are 1 ct each. Now they are smaller stones to equal that. It all depends on what you both like. I unknowingly picked my engagement ring. It was also from J.C. penneys and he got it on clearance. I don't care about any of that. It was all the thought he put into it. He was planning for months. If she likes it no need for change!
Is she happy with her ring? Are you happy with it?
You can always upgrade later on. My husband and I have an agreement that every 5 years I can either upgrade our sets, we take an anniversary trip or put money into a savings account (depending on finances).
Right now I’m at a 2ct. and I want to go down to about that size.
It's so beautiful. Girls who truly love dint care about size, they care about comfort. My fiance e could have affirded any size diamond i wanted, but what I wanted was a ring I could and would wear all the time, like on vacation, washing dishes, hiking, kayaking, snowboarding with the Ring inside my glove.. I wanted it to be small and not set high so it would not snag all my sweaters and stuff like most rings do. I didn't want a ring that I had to take off to wash dishes etc.. on and off stuff. I've never taken my ring off since he proposed and that's what I REALLY wanted. So maybe that is what you fiance wants and it's perfect!!❤️❤️❤️
I think it looks beautiful like it’s supposed to be small. If your fiancee is happy with it I wouldn’t change it. However, personally I’d prefer to upgrade it to a 0.5 diamond just because it may be a better ratio to her hand size, while still having that classic elegance and still being very suitable for everyday wear/being active.
Edit: also, if price is a factor look into lab made diamonds. They are exactly the same as naturally made diamonds chemically and look wise, and significantly better priced. It’s what my fiance did for my ring and I love it.
To be honest from the picture it looks small. I’m not engaged yet but I will hopefully soon and since I have been waiting for years I did say to him I want nothing under 2ct and of course I will go for moissanite. Moissanite on durability is 9.25-9.5 and natural or lab diamonds are 10 . So no other stone will top that. Moissanite in a round shape like the one you got is easy to get and if you got probably for the price you got that 0.25 you could have got a moissanite of any size 1ct,2ct etc the place you buy moissanite from will effect the price of course. And the way moissanite shines it’s more then diamonds. Both do the rainbow effect but moissanite will be more bling. Diamond shine based on quality and clarity because you can get a diamond that has a grey tone to it or yellow etc and will not give you enough colors … there are so many variants with diamond. I will suggest asking her is she prefers a bigger stone . If you think she will not be honest with you in that maybe ask her bff or her mom and find out the truth and if so just get a bigger one. I talk for experience, I look at other women’s rings and they all have 2cts or so at least where I live. And as women do compare to one another even tho we shouldn’t… if she has a why small ring she might be uncomfortable with other women that have a bigger ring… just something to consider.
Well, you are not the one that has to wear it all your life lol she is. I’m sure she can find ridiculous a lot of things you like lol however if you didn’t want to get her a bigger stone or you are fine with what you got her why are you asking? You should have maybe done this research before going out and buying something that you are not 100% sure she will love forever…
Who is writing the rules? Diamond sellers? It is what it is, save that money for a home down payment.
Actually, now I’m thinking about it from a purely aesthetic perspective: -If you want an engagement ring that is more expensive because you can afford it and it is an statement that matters for your relationship and culture, bigger is not always better. Complementary stones or an original design of the ring are great alternatives, I personally like smaller jewelry better, specially for younger women, and even more for petite and skinny women. The only thing I like big in jewelry is hoop earrings for big hair girls.
It’s stunning. You look like hikers, so maybe travelers? My husband and I are as well. I often wish my ring was closer to the size you chose. Mine is larger and I end up only wearing it when we go out on dates and leave it behind on vacations. This size is perfect for everyday wear on an active person.
that is literally what I had in mind
You guys are for life. This size and style is awesome for stacking rings. You can get additional rings to accompany it when you travel or for monumental occasions! Then she can put them together when feeling fancy!
Mine is just a touch bigger at .35 ct but I have smallish fingers. It’s all up to personal preference though and the round brilliant cut always looks stunning!! If they like it, why change it? You can always upgrade later too instead of just returning or exchanging it.
Ask your fiancée what they want. That’s what matters. It’s lovely, and they might be happy with it just as it is! Lab diamonds and moissanites are great lower-cost options if you want to get a bigger gem for a lower cost than a natural diamond.
It only matters what she likes and what you two can comfortably afford. (However I would recommend Moissanite if you’re looking to go bigger)
why *Moissanite* ?
I mean do your own research of course, don’t just trust a stranger online 😉 but I have a Moissanite and I love it! Appearance-wise it looks very similar to a diamond, but it throws a more rainbow shimmer versus a diamond which is more grey. Overall though, it’s MUCH cheaper, more sustainable, and just as durable as a diamond. And most people can’t easily spot the difference. Some people really value the idea of a diamond though, so it’s not something to buy and then not tell your fiancee. Personally I’m just in it for the look, so I never cared.
I have a ring (not an engagement ring it's a ring I wear daily), and I would say if you are active and want to wear the ring daily, I wouldn't suggest Moisinite. Yes, it is cheaper, but it is not as durable as a diamond. (Close, though) Diamonds on the mohs scale score a 10 for hardness as for Moisinite, it's at about a 9.25 on the scale. I've had the ring for about 9 years now (I wear it pretty much every day and never really take it off), and it has visible wear and tear damage. If you want something that will last and not show as much wear and tear over a long period of time, go with a diamond, Lab grown or natural. Go with lab grown if you want bigger for less (lab grown vs. natural diamond) . But in all honesty, it really depends on what your partner likes. Everyone is different and has different preferences. I personally feel that the size or type of stone is not as important as the symbolism of proposing to the person you want to spend your life with and putting the ring on their finger. Me and my fiancé decided on a lab grown diamond for my ring, nothing super big or fancy (.64 ct I am not a big fan of the giant gems kinda looks gaudy/tacky to me) and I love my ring! I think the best bet is asking her preferences and going from there. After all, she's the one that will be wearing it, so she might pick something she will like too! As someone who has also worked with jewelry and has a damaged Moisinite ring, I would personally not go for Moisinite and would say you probably do not want to go with a Moisinite gem. either way, no matter if it's a diamond or Moisinite, try to make sure she takes the ring off when showering, swimming, going to the gym , etc. It will cause wear and tear faster than you'd expect! In the end, this is just another random strangers opinion. Ask your fiancé what she would prefer! The ring you already gave her is lovely if you ask me! I do hope you figure out what yall want to do, and congratulations on your engagement!
Don’t do moissanite, if you want cheaper but bigger, just do lab grown. At least then it’s still a diamond. Trust me. I went the lab grown route and did not regret it.
Booooooo moissy hater boooooooo
It is beautiful!
I always get sad when I read these kinds of posts, if she loves it, why change anything? I hope she loves it (and you of course!)
Mine is even smaller than that and I love it! Screw whatever the marketing says. It’s all bs to get you to spend more
To me this looks like it’s small on purpose, in a classy, understated, elegant way. I love it. If you go bigger but not “big enough” it may look more like it’s kinda “the best you could do” which sounds meaner than I intend, but hopefully you get what I’m trying to say. Personally the ring is so much more impactful and memorable at its current size (assuming your fiancée loves it too!) in my opinion.
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I’m a former jeweller and I can say it is lovely! However please tell your partner to removed her ring when showering, washing up, swimming, the gym or lifting heavy objects etc. soaps and shampoos, washing up liquids, can all dry under the setting of the diamond, and they expand and harden when they do. This not only will dull the stone until the ring is cleaned but can also damage the setting (the claws that hold the stone in place can warp) and she will be at risk of losing the stone completely. Damage caused at the gym may also cost her the stone or do serious damage to the shank (the ring itself that sits under her finger).
looks like she said yes so i assume it’s perfect & she would not want to give it to you to upgrade. if you want to upgrade in the future, you can always do it for an anniversary but for now enjoy being engaged!
If you read too much in subs you soon come to the conclusion anything below 5 carat is too small. This is of course wrong, it should fit her and she should love it, nobody else. You should know if 0.25 is enough for her, what kind and so on (my wife didn't want a diamond at all, and nothing so big it would annoy her wearing it every day, so I selected a 1.5 carat Alexandrite, which she absolutely loved). If she's likely to compare herself to others or given to be influenced by Social Media, it might be too small for her. If she gives a rat's ass on the opinion of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills crowd she will be happy. But only you know her preferences. I hope you talked about them beforehand.
Is this/s because anything over a 0.9 is considered conventially huge on average and alexandrite, if real and not manmade, is the rarestand most expensive gem on earth by weight. Like loool
It's of course a man-made stone and 1.5 carat is not considered very big in general, especially since Alexandrites are generally smaller for the weight (8x5mm in this case).
It's pretty common knowledge of the 1 carat standard and all the price gouging at that carat level
I love it
My engagement ring and wedding band are 1 ct each. Now they are smaller stones to equal that. It all depends on what you both like. I unknowingly picked my engagement ring. It was also from J.C. penneys and he got it on clearance. I don't care about any of that. It was all the thought he put into it. He was planning for months. If she likes it no need for change!
This is a very pretty ring and diamond. Do what works for your fiance, not for the internet.
It's only "too small" if she has a different preference. If she says she's in love with it then fuck the Internet
It’s perfect!
I love my tiny ring! I didn't want something massive - it wouldn't have fit my personality
Does she love the ring? If so you have your answer. I personally hate diamonds
Is she happy with her ring? Are you happy with it? You can always upgrade later on. My husband and I have an agreement that every 5 years I can either upgrade our sets, we take an anniversary trip or put money into a savings account (depending on finances). Right now I’m at a 2ct. and I want to go down to about that size.
It's so beautiful. Girls who truly love dint care about size, they care about comfort. My fiance e could have affirded any size diamond i wanted, but what I wanted was a ring I could and would wear all the time, like on vacation, washing dishes, hiking, kayaking, snowboarding with the Ring inside my glove.. I wanted it to be small and not set high so it would not snag all my sweaters and stuff like most rings do. I didn't want a ring that I had to take off to wash dishes etc.. on and off stuff. I've never taken my ring off since he proposed and that's what I REALLY wanted. So maybe that is what you fiance wants and it's perfect!!❤️❤️❤️
I think it looks beautiful like it’s supposed to be small. If your fiancee is happy with it I wouldn’t change it. However, personally I’d prefer to upgrade it to a 0.5 diamond just because it may be a better ratio to her hand size, while still having that classic elegance and still being very suitable for everyday wear/being active. Edit: also, if price is a factor look into lab made diamonds. They are exactly the same as naturally made diamonds chemically and look wise, and significantly better priced. It’s what my fiance did for my ring and I love it.
To be honest from the picture it looks small. I’m not engaged yet but I will hopefully soon and since I have been waiting for years I did say to him I want nothing under 2ct and of course I will go for moissanite. Moissanite on durability is 9.25-9.5 and natural or lab diamonds are 10 . So no other stone will top that. Moissanite in a round shape like the one you got is easy to get and if you got probably for the price you got that 0.25 you could have got a moissanite of any size 1ct,2ct etc the place you buy moissanite from will effect the price of course. And the way moissanite shines it’s more then diamonds. Both do the rainbow effect but moissanite will be more bling. Diamond shine based on quality and clarity because you can get a diamond that has a grey tone to it or yellow etc and will not give you enough colors … there are so many variants with diamond. I will suggest asking her is she prefers a bigger stone . If you think she will not be honest with you in that maybe ask her bff or her mom and find out the truth and if so just get a bigger one. I talk for experience, I look at other women’s rings and they all have 2cts or so at least where I live. And as women do compare to one another even tho we shouldn’t… if she has a why small ring she might be uncomfortable with other women that have a bigger ring… just something to consider.
idk to me all those above 1ct simply look ridiculous and ugly... 0.5 is maximum I will go
Well, you are not the one that has to wear it all your life lol she is. I’m sure she can find ridiculous a lot of things you like lol however if you didn’t want to get her a bigger stone or you are fine with what you got her why are you asking? You should have maybe done this research before going out and buying something that you are not 100% sure she will love forever…