I think the diamond should be around 0.75 carat in size. However, my friend at work is getting his fiancee-to-be a diamond sized 0.25..I think she'll be disappointed. What do you think is a good sized diamond?
2007-08-15 23:37:27 · 22 answers · asked by Fluffy ♥ 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Most engagement rings are under 1 carat. As soon as you get over that, the cost will sky rocket. Most couples choose to go with a smaller stone and then upgrade for an anniversary. Are you sure that she doesn't know what kind of stone she is getting because she might have agreed to it already. She should be happy to get a ring at all as some couples can't afford the engagement ring, or even the wedding they want. His budget would be taken into consideration also. If .25 is all he can afford right now, then you can't really hold it against him.
2007-08-16 00:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 91⤊ 12⤋
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What would you say is the standard size of a diamond for an engagement ring?
I think the diamond should be around 0.75 carat in size. However, my friend at work is getting his fiancee-to-be a diamond sized 0.25..I think she'll be disappointed. What do you think is a good sized diamond?
2015-08-10 11:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Eloisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my store, the average size is right under a carat. .80-.92.
The price does go up at a carat but for most stores that is not at .99 vs 1.00 like I previously thought before getting into the business. Different stores put the price break at different points but it is between .92 and .95 that the price is raised to the "1 carat" price.
I am moving soon to a more upscale town, with a higher income clientele, and was impressed to discover that while the price of the diamond went up (plat settings instead of white gold, better quality diamonds, higher priced settings) the SIZE of the diamond didn't go up much. Their average size it between .90 and 1.15.
I agree that she will probably be disappointed with a .25 but it all depends on the woman. One of my good friends wants either 1/10 or 1/5 carat. She wants a very plain, simple dress--nothing with lace, beads or pearls. If she is a girl who never wears jewelry, she really might have asked for that small of a stone. There are just as many girls who want a small stone as want a 2 or 3 carat diamond, but are willing to compromise on the stone's character to get a bigger size.
2007-08-16 03:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 20⤊ 2⤋
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2014-09-24 10:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
0.25 Carat Diamond Ring
2016-11-08 02:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by gilcoine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be about the size. It is what it symbolizes.
She could look at the .25 and think it is a 3 carat ring in her eyes.
It's the thought that counts.
2007-08-16 02:26:10 · answer #6 · answered by Mimi 7 · 11⤊ 4⤋
It depends on the girl and on the relationship between the two. I have 3 different peronsal scenarios:
1. My husband proposed with a .75 carat diamond ring. Total surprise because I never knew he was even saving up for it - he said he'd put like a few dollars a week to save up for it. We are a very simplistic couple and I am not into flashy thing (my ring is a single diamond with a simple band) - that's what I wanted. I didn't need tons of sparkly diamonds all of the band that looked gotty.
2. My husband's brother and his wife. She got a 1 carat heart-shaped ring. He never "proposed" to her, because she picked out the biggest ring, made payments on it forever, and now she wants an even bigger ring. Their relationship is about buying expensive, gotty gifts for each other. No real committment or emotion behind buying this big ring.
3. My best friend and her fiance. He proposed with a .25 carat single, circle diamond. She's always been a big, gotty ring type of girl, but him saving up for this ring, surprising her with a scavenger hunt, making this committment to her forever, - this ring is the most beautiful ring in the world to her.
If he is proposing to her with a .25 ring, then let him do it. Guys really do put a lot of thought when picking out an engagement ring. This will alwasy symbolize the point in their life.
2007-08-16 03:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by Cheezie 2 · 13⤊ 7⤋
It depends on several different things. The size of your hand and fingers, your personal taste/style, and how much you can afford. Don't get obessed with the thought of the ring. It is wonderful to have but it can consume you.
Watch the movie Blood Diamond with Leonardo Di Caprio. I watched it after I got my ring and felt like such a spoiled American brat after all was said and done.
The ring is supposed to be a symbol of your love and dedication for each other don't worry if it ends up not being as big as you wanted.
2007-08-16 02:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by angelmisk 1 · 22⤊ 2⤋
I think if money is tight and the ring comes from love it is fine and if you feel like you deserve more than love is not what is driving you...there is always room for an upgrade later ... but if the guy can afford better and buys you a small ring then i might be upset
2007-08-16 02:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by Kat 3 · 12⤊ 3⤋
There is no "good" size. If it was a symbol of love, it should just show some effort on the man's part. 0.25 carat may be an extraordinary effort for him.
I do think most center stones fall between 0.5 and 1 carat and in my circle women would be disappointed with a 0.25 carat ring because it would show no effort at all.
2007-08-16 01:43:53 · answer #10 · answered by no_frills 5 · 19⤊ 7⤋
I agree with you that .25 is quite small, but if it is what he can afford, I think it's just fine....also, if her hand is small, that would be great, too. My cousin's hand is tiny, and her diamond is .25 carat & it looks just perfect on her.
2007-08-16 01:59:15 · answer #11 · answered by melouofs 7 · 13⤊ 5⤋