This is just an opinion question but how big would you go with diamond studs with an ering of 1.07 with a halo+

[MeganShannon11]

To stay with a “balanced” look? The e-ring stone is a cushion which I believe face up a bit smaller than rounds, if that influences your answer. Studs would be ACAs. I know there’s no right or wrong, but I’m curious to hear some thoughts.

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

My personal max for each stud would be the size of my ER stone.

 

[distracts]

I think best size for studs correlates to earlobe size and piercing placement, not engagement ring stone size.

 

[MeganShannon11]

What size would be good for me for everyday, do you think? These are .80 ctw ACAs and I love them, but I’d like to go bigger hopefully next year.

 

[Mreader]

What size would be good for me for everyday, do you think? These are .80 ctw ACAs and I love them, but I’d like to go bigger hopefully next year.

Agree with @distracts in that the size of e-ring is less important than the way the stone looks on the ear. You could easily have 2ctw in your ears.

 

[distracts]

Agree with @distracts in that the size of e-ring is less important than the way the stone looks on the ear. You could easily have 2ctw in your ears.

Yeah, my guess looking at the pic was I'd go up 2mm from whatever that current size is, which I think would be 1 ct per ear.

 

[Lookinagain]

I think best size for studs correlates to earlobe size and piercing placement, not engagement ring stone size.

I was going to say the exact same thing. I think it’s more important that they work for the size of your ear not the size of your ring. Some people think size should progress from earring to pendant to ER but I don’t hold that opinion.

 

[UrsTx]

Yeah, my guess looking at the pic was I'd go up 2mm from whatever that current size is, which I think would be 1 ct per ear.

I agree that 1-1.2ct each ear would look nice, or 6.5-6.7mm diameter.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I was going to say the exact same thing. I think it’s more important that they work for the size of your ear not the size of your ring. Some people think size should progress from earring to pendant to ER but I don’t hold that opinion.

That’s interesting. Had not heard that before.

 

[LilAlex]

To stay with a “balanced” look? The e-ring stone is a cushion which I believe face up a bit smaller than rounds, if that influences your answer. Studs would be ACAs. I know there’s no right or wrong, but I’m curious to hear some thoughts.

No correlation, imo.

In our circles and jobs, e-ring size is a proxy for engagement age -- not for present taste, income, net worth, etc. So everyone who got married in their 20s or early 30s would have a pretty modest "ceiling" on all future diamond purchases . Then again, maybe that's not a bad thing...

 

[kenny]

Don't listen to me because I know nothing about diamond sizes for ear lobes, and have never worn an earring.
But just looking at the pic you posted I'd guess a diamond twice the diameter of the ACA in your pic would look good.
I have no idea what the carat weight would be though.

I agree with the others who posted they'd pay no attention to the size of your e-ring stone.

If you like matching, do that.
If you dislike matching, then don't do that.

 

[MeganShannon11]

No correlation, imo.

In our circles and jobs, e-ring size is a proxy for engagement age -- not for present taste, income, net worth, etc. So everyone who got married in their 20s or early 30s would have a pretty modest "ceiling" on all future diamond purchases . Then again, maybe that's not a bad thing...

This is true for us too. We were 27 and 28 when we got engaged. We are 39 and 40 now and in a different financial place. A few years ago, I had DK make me a new halo setting in order to keep the original stone but give it a little more presence.

 

[MeganShannon11]

Don't listen to me because I know nothing about diamond sizes for ear lobes, and have never worn an earring.
But just looking at the pic you posted I'd guess a diamond twice the diameter of the ACA in your pic would look good.
I have no idea what the carat weight would be though.

I agree with the others who posted they'd pay no attention to the size of your e-ring stone.

If you like matching, do that.
If you dislike matching, then don't do that.

I’m a little bit of the matchy type which is probably why I ask, ha. But that’s a good point.

 

[DejaWiz]

7ct each ear...why risk it?

Just kidding! I think, as many others have stated, it comes down to what the wearer thinks looks good. One of my five SILs only prefers tiny diamonds for her studs while another SIL likes the "bigger is better" look. Personal preference.

 

[MeganShannon11]

No correlation, imo.

In our circles and jobs, e-ring size is a proxy for engagement age -- not for present taste, income, net worth, etc. So everyone who got married in their 20s or early 30s would have a pretty modest "ceiling" on all future diamond purchases . Then again, maybe that's not a bad thing...

Definitely more economical that way, ha.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I would not factor in the ER size but would instead go for the biggest my ear could handle the weight of (and was in budget)

diamond shrinkage is a real thing and i have it with 3 pair of diamond earings and i have small ears