Ok, so first of all, I know the person you get it from is most important. I just wonder if you think this would be too small of a diamond to get as an single solitaire engagement ring.
First, the diamond has some excellent qualities:
Color is highest quality at Color Grade D
Clarity is quite high at VVS1
Cut is a Brilliant Rose
Now, the carats--only .43
So the question is: would you be secretly disappointed the diamond wasn't bigger, even if you know the good color and clarity?
2006-08-25 09:03:17 · 17 answers · asked by jellyfishwich 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I should add that I am the giver of the ring, not the recipient!
This is what guys have to think about when they decide to pop the question--how big to make it, whether to sacrifice size for quality, is she going to be proud, or secretly wish it were larger, etc.? There is a whole host of insecurities alongside as you buy an engagement ring!
2006-08-25 09:23:21 · update #1
God, that must be a gorgeous stone, and I know it set you back a pretty penny, too. (These other girls don't realize that a better quialty diamond is worth more, even if it's smaller.) If I were her, I'd give you a big hug and kiss and say yes.
of course, I am a biased source. As someone who's studying to be a jeweler, I know what you're talking about and I'm a total quality snob.
2006-08-25 10:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by spunk113 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be disappointed at all. I'd be *thrilled*. It's not about the size of the diamond, nor it's properties. It's about the sentiment that goes with it. I consider some of the larger diamond rings to be bulky and unattractive, as they're flashed about as more of a status thing than a relationship statement. Just remember, diamonds will all shine, even the fake ones. Be very, very happy with this engagement ring.
2006-08-25 16:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be happer no matter what, but to be honest, and I am not a gold digger or nothing, but really to me the quality doesnt really matter, because I really don't know what all that stuff means and it is not like my friends are going to go have it appraised when I show them, so to me I would prefer if the diamond was bigger, but less quality.
I would still wear it proudly even if it was a small diamond, because it came from the man I love.
2006-08-25 16:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by Andy's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that depends on what it represents. I don't think the size is the most important consideration, it may be that this is the best that the person giving it to you can afford without stating your life together in debt. Remember, this is a quality stone. He is presenting it to you as a token of his love for you and his willingness to devote the rest of his life to you.
If you are secretly disappointed, you need to examine your motivation in this relationship. Is it just about the money? Is about prestige? What is it about?
2006-08-25 16:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by Back Porch Willy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read your additonal details... here's what I think... my husband got me a beautiful ring... it's fairly big, atleast compaired to my friends, I honistly don't know how big it is or the clarity or anything like that... it's not importaint to me. It's a beautiful style, different than any other ring I've seen. It has a couple spots in it that I noticed... but no one else would ever notice them.
I actually wish he'd gone for something not as expensive, he's still paying for it and we're married now.
Just remember she loves you more than jewlery... get her something that you can't wait to see on her finger... and good luck... and congradulations!!!
2006-08-25 16:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by starsmoak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with the wedding, don't spend more than you can afford. Your wife will thank you when you don't have to start your marriage in mounds of debt. Besides, if she's so shallow as to be insulted that you "only" got a .43 carat ring, then you don't want to marry her anyway, right?
2006-08-25 16:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by monger187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whew! and i thought i was reading a question from a shallow materialistic chick.
i understand you man. its always enough is never enough.
as for your question... you know what, its doesnt really matter. what really matters is the quality of relationship with your girl, how emotionally mature she is, and as for the proposal, how well you deliver it.
as to how to make an unforgettable proposal, we can ask the ladies here, i bet they'll have the best answers to help on that one.
2006-08-26 13:07:08 · answer #7 · answered by Manix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be so happy to get that diamond. it may be really small but it would shine so beautifully! The quality matters, not the quantity, in diamonds.
2006-08-25 16:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by Demon Doll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have no problem. Mine is like .53 and I think it's beautiful. You can always add to it on special anniversaries. I'm sure your fiancee-to-be will love it.
2006-08-25 17:11:35 · answer #9 · answered by Nancy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be happy you're getting diamonds ,,,most people don't even get a ring...or are you just showing of?
2006-08-25 16:11:57 · answer #10 · answered by guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋