5.07 RB (GIA 3X) in Leon Mege Setting

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Outstanding ring!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the FDL design!! Congrats.

cheers--Sharon

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It's absolutely gorgeous, of course! I think you're right that your husband decided to be sure there'd be no need for a future upgrade! Hopefully you already updated your insurance if you are taking it on and off at work!

As to the size, everyone's rings should be loose right now if they live where the weather is cold. Mine is and I use a ring snuggie on it. It will also fit better if you wear a wedding band with it. You could even wear a thin band above it for safety. For now, if you want Leon to do anything, I'd have him add sizing beads. That will also help with the spinning. I would not want to resize any shank that has diamonds. The sizing beads is the best long term solution as your finger size will change some throughout the year.

(Not that you need any further advice (!), but I really would consider having that current picture of your husband taken down considering it's on a public thread along with your 5 ct diamond.)

 

[yssie]

The workmanship is flawless!! And oh my goodness, your husband most certainly preempted any DSS with this piece - I don’t think there would be any finger left for a larger stone

You and your hubby have been together for such a long time. I hope you have many many happy and healthy years to look forward to @allycat0303

For your ring - please consider stacking with other bands before altering anything! Other bands will tighten it up for winter, and then you can see how you feel in summer when everything will fit a little more tightly

 

[seafarm]

Absolutely stunning, congratulations!

Just a thought….do you have another ring that is the perfect fit that your husband can take with him to NY for sizing?

 

[allycat0303]

Absolutely stunning, congratulations!

Just a thought….do you have another ring that is the perfect fit that your husband can take with him to NY for sizing?

Yes. My original engagement ring. However, it is supposed to be the same size. Leon still had my original specs on file.

The issue is I always wore my engagement ring too loose. If I shake my hand, it comes off.

For some reason, the thinner band on this new ring and the top heavy stone makes it come off my finger. So my husband will bring the original engagement ring. The new one with snuggies. And then measure the ring with snuggies, get an idea what the original is… and Leon and him will decide.

My gut is that it needs to come down 0.25 which is the max Leon can do. If it’s still too big I’ll put snuggies in as well. I think the trick will be to avoid making it “too small”

 

[allycat0303]

The workmanship is flawless!! And oh my goodness, your husband most certainly preempted any DSS with this piece - I don’t think there would be any finger left for a larger stone

You and your hubby have been together for such a long time. I hope you have many many happy and healthy years to look forward to @allycat0303

For your ring - please consider stacking with other bands before altering anything! Other bands will tighten it up for winter, and then you can see how you feel in summer when everything will fit a little more tightly

Hi Yssie,

I tried to stack it with my wedding band but it still won’t stay on. I think because the band is same size as my original engagement ring. So everything together is still loose.

Life has been pretty heavy lately and I can’t deal with this issue so I told my husband “make the problem go away”. His solution is a new setting in 1 month regardless of sizing if I don’t enjoy it more. If the setting gets damaged during the process…he will have it remade with same gallery and band, without halo and I get the reset sooner.

He’ll be out the price of the setting, but he feels it’s irrelevant in scheme of things.

I’m fine with sizing beads or whatever Leon suggests should (or should not be done). Leave that decision to the expert.

He did mention the possibility of sourcing a ruby and putting it into this setting… it would be a nice change from traditional engagement ring….I’ve never worn any ring except an engagement ring… but I am very partial to Alhambra collection, so maybe this will ignite a love for colored stones.

I’m zen about it. What will be, will be.

 

[icy_jade]

I use these for rings that are just a bit too loose. My finger size goes up and down a bit and I don’t like wearing my rings too tight nor to resize rings too often so these are perfect for me. Very comfy to wear too.

 

[LLJsmom]

I use these for rings that are just a bit too loose. My finger size goes up and down a bit and I don’t like wearing my rings too tight nor to resize rings too often so these are perfect for me. Very comfy to wear too.

What a deal. Like six bucks off Amazon and your rings stays with you. It’s worth a try. I used it and never ended up resizing my ring which is about .25-.5 too bag for me. Cheap, fast and allows flexibility. When you get older your knuckles will change and you will gain weight (well, most do)….

 

[allycat0303]

What a deal. Like six bucks off Amazon and your rings stays with you. It’s worth a try. I used it and never ended up resizing my ring which is about .25-.5 too bag for me. Cheap, fast and allows flexibility. When you get older your knuckles will change and you will gain weight (well, most do)….

I use these for rings that are just a bit too loose. My finger size goes up and down a bit and I don’t like wearing my rings too tight nor to resize rings too often so these are perfect for me. Very comfy to wear too.

Yes! I bought these. They are arriving today. If I wear the ring a bit, it will give me a good idea if the setting/ stone will work for me.

We’ve discussed the idea of downgrading size and upgrading in quality. To be honest, this would be more of the “size not working for me” because I can’t tell the difference in color.. and there’s no visible inclusions and it’s sparkly.

My husband would prefer to keep this stone because he’s sure I’ll change my mind down the road. So we will see. I’ll decide this week.

 

[FL_runner]

I use these for rings that are just a bit too loose. My finger size goes up and down a bit and I don’t like wearing my rings too tight nor to resize rings too often so these are perfect for me. Very comfy to wear too.

I use these too, especially for too heavy rings that mostly fit but are a smidge loose and spin!

 

[allycat0303]

HI:

Outstanding ring!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the FDL design!! Congrats.

cheers--Sharon

Thanks Sharon

 

[Buttercookies]

I bought it with me and tied it to my scrubs lol

Shock! NO!
A colleague of mine lost her engagement ring like that. Scrubbed into surgery and the next thing you know, it was gone!!!

 

[MamaBee]

I’ve been thinking about..actually worrying a little bit too..about how to keep your ring safe during surgeries. A metal chain around your neck would scratch the diamonds in the band and also the metal. I like the idea of tying it to your scrubs with a double knot.... Or..You can tie your ring with a ribbon to a chain around your neck..also a double knot... I would make it long enough that you would have it hit your bra to tuck it in a little. I wouldn’t want you to lose that gorgeous ring.

 

[msop04]

OMG, that is ENORMOUS.
...and stunning.

 

[Buttercookies]

I’ve been thinking about..actually worrying a little bit too..about how to keep your ring safe during surgeries. A metal chain around your neck would scratch the diamonds in the band and also the metal. I like the idea of tying it to your scrubs with a double knot.... Or..You can tie your ring with a ribbon to a chain around your neck..also a double knot... I would make it long enough that you would have it hit your bra to tuck it in a little. I wouldn’t want you to lose that gorgeous ring.

I agree. I think ribbon around neck is much safer. I think the problem with tying to the scrub is that when you go to the restroom, you (or at least I will) tend to forget the ring is there and then undo your knot and voila it will be gone by the time you remember about it. Although with your FIVE CARAT, lol, I'm sure you'll hear a clunk sound somewhere.

 

[MamaBee]

I agree. I think ribbon around neck is much safer. I think the problem with tying to the scrub is that when you go to the restroom, you (or at least I will) tend to forget the ring is there and then undo your knot and voila it will be gone by the time you remember about it. Although with your FIVE CARAT, lol, I'm sure you'll hear a clunk sound somewhere.

OMG..I didn’t think of using the bathroom!

 

[Runningmama]

Your ring is just stunning. I saw your profile picture and got a blast from the past. I remember following your med school journey WAY back in the OG PS days!!

 

[pearaffair]

I did want to share this (I asked for permission). Right before my husband presented me with the ring, he took me to a rustic diner for breakfast (to throw me off the trail). I snapped a picture of him laughing at me. He just told me “you’ll never find the ring, I put it in a place you can’t get to”. I thought he looked so self satisfied and pleased with himself.

Embarrassed to admit he was actually right. I never would have found it. Thank you all for letting me share

Handsome dude! With good taste in jewelry! You guys seem like a lovely match

 

[gregchang35]

Wow-stunning!! congrats!!!

 

[twosanguinehearts]

I absolutely adore this setting, so I think it would be nice to enjoy it for a while to see if it grows on you size-wise. Also, if you love this stone but just find the look too big in the long run, would you consider a solitaire for your next setting? The diamond will still have a big look but not quite as big as it looks in the halo.

 

[allycat0303]

Shock! NO!
A colleague of mine lost her engagement ring like that. Scrubbed into surgery and the next thing you know, it was gone!!!

I’ve been thinking about..actually worrying a little bit too..about how to keep your ring safe during surgeries. A metal chain around your neck would scratch the diamonds in the band and also the metal. I like the idea of tying it to your scrubs with a double knot.... Or..You can tie your ring with a ribbon to a chain around your neck..also a double knot... I would make it long enough that you would have it hit your bra to tuck it in a little. I wouldn’t want you to lose that gorgeous ring.

I agree. I think ribbon around neck is much safer. I think the problem with tying to the scrub is that when you go to the restroom, you (or at least I will) tend to forget the ring is there and then undo your knot and voila it will be gone by the time you remember about it. Although with your FIVE CARAT, lol, I'm sure you'll hear a clunk sound somewhere.

OMG..I didn’t think of using the bathroom!

Lol. You guys are funny. I have to admit that a VCA bracelet was lost tied to scrub pants. I was heartbroken. But it was a long time ago… before I perfected the tying method…

It’s a triple knot around only one tie, not both. As long as I don’t forget to take it off.

 

[allycat0303]

Your ring is just stunning. I saw your profile picture and got a blast from the past. I remember following your med school journey WAY back in the OG PS days!!

Running,
Yes, since 2004. I do feel like an OG. I’ve lurked mostly in the past years. Watched the OG leave. So many that shared so many milestones, only some are left now

At least some are Facebook friends and I can keep up with their lives. I never thought I would finally get through it and be an attending. But here I am. It worked out.

 

[allycat0303]

Handsome dude! With good taste in jewelry! You guys seem like a lovely match

Thank you!

Wow-stunning!! congrats!!!

Thabks

I absolutely adore this setting, so I think it would be nice to enjoy it for a while to see if it grows on you size-wise. Also, if you love this stone but just find the look too big in the long run, would you consider a solitaire for your next setting? The diamond will still have a big look but not quite as big as it looks in the halo.

The interesting thing about the stone (and remember I never saw one before) isn’t as much the face up size… it’s the bulk of the stone. Does that make sense?

So I love how it looks on hand pics, but you don’t get a sense of how chunky it is in real life. That’s the part that bothers me. It does not look “real” to me, because of that, more “candy pop”.

I think maybe if I saw it on someone else.. with normal hand movements, maybe I would like it more. Just when I look down myself. Am not liking it.

Also my friend, who has very similar taste, thoughts, we are like the same size and profession… she saw the pic and immediately said “it’s a bit much.” And she likes big bling! When she saw the pic she immediately said “I’m going to aim
for 3.5 carats for my upgrade” (she initially wanted 5 as well)

 

[icy_jade]

The interesting thing about the stone (and remember I never saw one before) isn’t as much the face up size… it’s the bulk of the stone. Does that make sense?

So I love how it looks on hand pics, but you don’t get a sense of how chunky it is in real life. That’s the part that bothers me. It does not look “real” to me, because of that, more “candy pop”.

I get it as I tried some diamonds in real life and thought 4 ct is probably the max I can take and I have big man hands/finger (size 7.75). I also wear HUGE colored stone rings but somehow for round diamonds they cannot be too big BUT… emerald cut diamonds are fine when they are the same carat weight? I feel like it’s the height of the stone that bothers me as an emerald cut diamond the same carat weight doesn’t seem too OTT the way a round does (plus slightly smaller face up as well).

 

[allycat0303]

I get it as I tried some diamonds in real life and thought 4 ct is probably the max I can take and I have big man hands/finger (size 7.75). I also wear HUGE colored stone rings but somehow for round diamonds they cannot be too big BUT… emerald cut diamonds are fine when they are the same carat weight? I feel like it’s the height of the stone that bothers me as an emerald cut diamond the same carat weight doesn’t seem too OTT the way a round does (plus slightly smaller face up as well).

Yes! That’s exactly what I’m talking about. I think with a different shape it would be ok.

My husband decided to go with 5 carat though. It was not even on my radar at the start of this. It was 3.5 max. I never dreamed of bigger.

 

[icy_jade]

Yes! That’s exactly what I’m talking about. I think with a different shape it would be ok.

My husband decided to go with 5 carat though. It was not even on my radar at the start of this. It was 3.5 max. I never dreamed of bigger.

It’s a good problem to have! Your husband is a sweetheart!

 

[Maggiemeans]

Your ring is absolutely fabulous - in every way... I would love to know what 5 carats feels like is it a bad idea to just keep it in your bra? PIN it inside? When i go out for walks or runs i put my car keys in my sports bra

I saw something on instagram a while ago.. but your ring might be too big for it.. it was a silicone band/cover that you put over the ring on your finger...
Susan

 

[MMtwo]

Yes. My original engagement ring. However, it is supposed to be the same size. Leon still had my original specs on file.

The issue is I always wore my engagement ring too loose. If I shake my hand, it comes off.

For some reason, the thinner band on this new ring and the top heavy stone makes it come off my finger. So my husband will bring the original engagement ring. The new one with snuggies. And then measure the ring with snuggies, get an idea what the original is… and Leon and him will decide.

My gut is that it needs to come down 0.25 which is the max Leon can do. If it’s still too big I’ll put snuggies in as well. I think the trick will be to avoid making it “too small”

I love this ring. It is beautiful on your hand, too. Hubby did great!

Not sure if I missed this suggestion if it was made, but re addition of two "speed bump" balls might keep the stone centered on top and help with sizing a bit. It works wonders for my little one that never would sit straight and not spin.

 

[icy_jade]

Lol. You guys are funny. I have to admit that a VCA bracelet was lost tied to scrub pants. I was heartbroken. But it was a long time ago… before I perfected the tying method…

It’s a triple knot around only one tie, not both. As long as I don’t forget to take it off.

Can u use a necklace instead



Search ring holder necklace on Amazon

 

[mrs-b]

@allycat0303 -

Wow!

And....

WOWOWOW!!

Congratulations on this amazing new ring! The setting is SUBLIME!

As someone who also has an H colored diamond, I have to say, I love this mix of white and oh-so-subtle warmth. It somehow allows you to see the facets and the depth of the stone, without it ever being anything other than a white stone.

Anyway....what a treasure to have on your hand! I know you deserve it, and I hope you wear it for many years in the very best of health!

<3