Wow, i have a size 4.25 finger and my diamond is 2.5 carat and it looks smaller to me than the others posting and the inspo pics. Maybe it's the cathedral setting? When i saw your inspo pics I assumed it was close to 3 carat. Maybe I have "diamond dysmorphia" when it's on my own hand
I'd guess your inspo diamond is in the 2.5 - 2.9 range.
"Dainty", my 2.5 ct CBI, on my size 4.5 finger, looks a tiny bit (but not much) larger than your inspo pic.
Of the three photos below, I believe the last one most closely resembles what the *human eye* sees (not what a camera lens sees which can distort perspective and relative size). The middle photo looks much larger than what I see when looking at the ring on my hand in person.
(And to be completely honest, I've been feeling DSS. I didn't originally think I'd want to go any larger...but once I got accustomed to the size, now I do!)
I'd guess your inspo diamond is in the 2.5 - 2.9 range.
"Dainty", my 2.5 ct CBI, on my size 4.5 finger, looks a tiny bit (but not much) larger than your inspo pic.
Of the three photos below, I believe the last one most closely resembles what the *human eye* sees (not what a camera lens sees which can distort perspective and relative size). The middle photo looks much larger than what I see when looking at the ring on my hand in person.
(And to be completely honest, I've been feeling DSS. I didn't originally think I'd want to go any larger...but once I got accustomed to the size, now I do!)
I'd guess your inspo diamond is in the 2.5 - 2.9 range.
"Dainty", my 2.5 ct CBI, on my size 4.5 finger, looks a tiny bit (but not much) larger than your inspo pic.
Of the three photos below, I believe the last one most closely resembles what the *human eye* sees (not what a camera lens sees which can distort perspective and relative size). The middle photo looks much larger than what I see when looking at the ring on my hand in person.
(And to be completely honest, I've been feeling DSS. I didn't originally think I'd want to go any larger...but once I got accustomed to the size, now I do!)
Is it my imagination, or does the camera also make a stone look larger? My (no-where near this size) stone looks average on my hand in real life, but when I see it in pictures it looks much larger (and I secretly hope that it looks this large to the casual observer too
(or possibly a lobotomy!)
Awww...thanks Madame Tonks!
Yes, I have all different possible schemes!
One is I'm considering getting a small-ish ACA for Xmas to wear as a pendant necklace until I can grow it to a 1.25 ct, D, VVS to use as a side stone for Dainty. (I set on a 1-2-1 ratio -- don't care for the look of small sides). I'd do this with two small diamond pendants, one in platinum and one in YG. Let them ripen as necklaces until I can put them into a ring.
Another scheme is buying an ACA, like above, but only one, and growing it until it catches up with Dainty, and then making them a pair of incredible studs.
Final scheme, start growing an EC as a pendant, and when it reaches a good size, use it as an ER and move Dainty to a pendant.
Now I just need funding
Awww...thanks Madame Tonks!
Yes, I have all different possible schemes!
One is I'm considering getting a small-ish ACA for Xmas to wear as a pendant necklace until I can grow it to a 1.25 ct, D, VVS to use as a side stone for Dainty. (I set on a 1-2-1 ratio -- don't care for the look of small sides). I'd do this with two small diamond pendants, one in platinum and one in YG. Let them ripen as necklaces until I can put them into a ring.
Another scheme is buying an ACA, like above, but only one, and growing it until it catches up with Dainty, and then making them a pair of incredible studs.
Final scheme, start growing an EC as a pendant, and when it reaches a good size, use it as an ER and move Dainty to a pendant.
Now I just need funding
Oh my goodness I love this. You are literally growing diamonds like they are on trees.Awww...thanks Madame Tonks!
Yes, I have all different possible schemes!
One is I'm considering getting a small-ish ACA for Xmas to wear as a pendant necklace until I can grow it to a 1.25 ct, D, VVS to use as a side stone for Dainty. (I set on a 1-2-1 ratio -- don't care for the look of small sides). I'd do this with two small diamond pendants, one in platinum and one in YG. Let them ripen as necklaces until I can put them into a ring.
Another scheme is buying an ACA, like above, but only one, and growing it until it catches up with Dainty, and then making them a pair of incredible studs.
Final scheme, start growing an EC as a pendant, and when it reaches a good size, use it as an ER and move Dainty to a pendant.
Now I just need funding
Dainty is SO gorgeous!!! I love the idea of a 3 stone for you! But honestly, you don't have room on your small finger to add two 1.25ct sides to Dainty! I wear a 5.5 and it would extend beyond the diameter of the top of my finger . Please try on some combos before you make this decision (I am sure you plan to do so!). 1-2-1 is regarding weight which really isn't as meaningful as diameter percentages. You probably already have this, but just in case....
As to the question in the original post, I think around 2.5 cts would achieve the look you are wanting!
Dainty is SO gorgeous!!! I love the idea of a 3 stone for you! But honestly, you don't have room on your small finger to add two 1.25ct sides to Dainty! I wear a 5.5 and it would extend beyond the diameter of the top of my finger . Please try on some combos before you make this decision (I am sure you plan to do so!). 1-2-1 is regarding weight which really isn't as meaningful as diameter percentages. You probably already have this, but just in case....
As to the question in the original post, I think around 2.5 cts would achieve the look you are wanting!
Hope these help.
Hi!!
Did I hear three stone with big sides? Present.
Seriously though I do love my big sides. No regrets. 1.2-2.47-1.11. They all fit with room. Steven made the setting higher than necessary actually. The trellis coils have been lower and it would still fit with room. My finger is a 4.75 nowadays. (Knuckle). I made the ring a 5 so I can stack and when I forget to take it off before sleeping I won’t have issues with taking it off in the morning. I wear a Snuggie sometimes. (Plastic coils). DSS has hit and I think I could go for a larger center but I love this stone and I can afford a 3 carat E. So I’m living with this stone. (The tragedy…). Here are some pics of the profile so you. Can see how much room I have on the sides.
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