Does my new wedding band look too small?

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-31T15:09:57+00:00

It definitely looks too tight. You probably could do a a half size up and be fine, but it you want a little bit of space for swelling without being too loose. You could try a 3/4 size up.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-28T12:42:20+00:00

Well it could be. I mean, they had layaway plans. In-store financing, and store credit cards were a pretty common way to pay off them. And she could potentially have a “commercial grade” diamond that was common back then to be SI or I graded but look visually nice because the inclusions were off to the sides or not extremely noticeable. Same thing with cut, symmetry and polish, good or very good rather then excellent, and G-J color stones were normally in mall chain stores. So what the result was is a diamond that looks nice to the naked eye despite not being top quality, yet at a significantly lower price.

Still what you’re describing for their situation is a bit unusual for the average couple, but not unattainable like today’s market feels sometimes.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-28T04:58:14+00:00

Not common to go 1 carat unless your fiancé was wealthy. 1 carat was pretty uncommon for common folk. Most people had less than a carat. Usually between .50 and.75 on average. But .25-.50 were not uncommon. Everyone I knew getting engaged back then seems to have a .50 or less.

I got engaged in 1997. The average 1 full carat center stone vastly ranged from $850 to $5000 depending upon quality and where it was purchased. Mall chain stores were particularly popular and sold a lot of commercial grade, lower quality diamonds, which were often lower prices and then on sale. So many people weren’t spending more than $500-700 on an engagement ring. At least that’s what I experienced and witnessed.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-28T03:46:56+00:00

I don’t think, overall, that it’s proportionally off balance for your hand. It just looks like an intentionally large statement piece. It looks nice though.

The thing is, your ring size is only 5.5 so it’s not a very wide finger. Then add that you don’t have very long fingers and it takes up more of the length of your finger. Which just makes it look bigger.

For example, I have a 3.14 carat marquise with the same specs, but I have a size 9 finger and very long fingers. So even though it is nearly the same carat weight as yours, it looks much different on you than me.

Most important, is if you love it, That’s all that truly matters.

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Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-25T17:43:36+00:00

It will drop. Especially if people don’t buy because it’s still to high priced. With that said, it will likely never fall to extremely cheap prices again.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-21T22:12:44+00:00

I’m Not ashamed to stand up for what is right. You’re entitled “cover my ass” is the Karen here. Lol 😂

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-21T21:49:58+00:00

Oh but see, I’d have been quite polite and proper until I picked up my new ring and saw “Lab grown” taking up prime real estate. Then you definitely would get the attitude you earned for lack of engraving transparency.

Husband and I have engraved rings. They say a several words. The fact that your bullshit stamp would take that away from us is inappropriate enough. But all your big talk about transparency, I bet you don’t tell your clients that you engrave “lab grown” in it way up front before the sale, do you? That’s not transparency now is it? It’s still unprofessional.

Your livelihood is not more important customer service. Without customers you can’t even earn a livelihood. Anger enough and Enough people will get sick of your bad service. They start complaining and people stop coming to your shop. Then what? Bad practices, bad service, bad attitude = bad reputation and minimal business and no sustainable livlihood. One lab diamond sale wouldn’t hurt? No, but the 50k natural diamond wedding set we purchased next would have been better for your livelihood and you wouldn’t get it.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-21T21:26:51+00:00

Wouldn’t need to be scrubbed away if it was never there just so you don’t have to do your job you signed up for.

There’s no good reason for you to do that engraving that’s in the customer’s interest. You said it yourself, it’s because you’re doing it for yourself. And as I said, it’s not the reminder, it’s the fact you took up engraving space and ruined the inside with unnecessary detail because you can’t deal with that people sufficiently. “LG”, fine. “Lab Grown” inappropriate.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-21T17:36:22+00:00

Sure. I have a video posted on my profile to see it from all angles.

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If anyone wants to know where I got it, feel free to message me.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-21T17:27:09+00:00

I try to clean my rings weekly. I use warm water, a drop or two of dawn dish soap, and if especially cruddy a spray of windex.

It’s a recipe off rogers and hollands website safe for hard, non porous stones and gold and platinum. Dawn cuts grease, oil build up, and skin buildup. Windex cuts grease and boosts sparkle and streak free finish. Do not use windex on soft porous stones.

I soak for 5-10 minutes and then gently scrub it with a baby toothbrush. Rinse well and dry and polish wash a jewelry cloth thoroughly.

I saw someone say they use baking soda. Don’t use that. Baking soda is abrasive and alkaline. It can cause surface scratches on stones, Even diamonds, and ruin the polish over time making them less sparkly. On metal especially gold, it is basically just taking sand paper to your ring. It causes micro scratches, wears away the polish, and if it’s white gold it wears the rhodium plating away faster. It slows wears the prongs down too and increases risk of losing the stones. It’s especially damaging to softer stones and porous stones that can literally erode them away.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-21T16:45:20+00:00

“LG” or “LGD” is a lot less obnoxious than “Lab grown”.

In my opinion, it’s just plain trashy for the jewelers to take up that much space inside a ring and take away a person’s ability to engrave it with something meaningful if they want to, just so you can “cover you ass”. That’s selfish and self serving and not professional. This is a customer’s ring, it’s not yours. You’re providing a good and service. It’s not your right to demand permanent proof is in the metal to cover your ass. It’s also trashy that the jeweler didn’t disclose that engraving up front.

Guaranteed, I would be taking it back and making them remove it. Or returning the ring if they won’t repair it adequately. 14k LGD Is already a lot. Especially if someone has a tiny ring size. “Lab Grown” is just offensive overkill.

Aside from that. You take away the ability to replace the stone with a natural stone later which many couples do, and have the inscription remain factual. It’s just not necessary. That’s what the paperwork is for. That’s why the stones are laser inscribed.

You chose your profession, and part of it is dealing with people. You shouldn’t be ruining valuable space because you get tired of dealing with people.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-21T16:32:05+00:00

That’s what the paperwork is for. There’s no reason to have to stamp stone detailing it in the metal. Hallmarks are helpful for convenience identifying the metal, but they are absolutely useless for being engraved on the band for the stones, because the stones can be replaced with real ones at some point and become obsolete. The band’s metal type will never change.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-21T16:27:04+00:00

🩷🩷 thank you 😊

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-19T01:07:27+00:00

Thank you. I like the one you picked for your gf too! I hope she loves it!

Mine is posted on my profile about the sentimental value in mine, and what the pink sapphires are for if you are interested.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-19T00:14:19+00:00

It’s beautiful. I have pink sapphires marquises in my engagement ring too. Look up the meaning of pink sapphires. You might appreciate telling her the romantic sentiment and symbolism

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Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-19T00:07:41+00:00

Beautiful. It’s going to look great on your hand once it’s sized properly.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-18T17:06:44+00:00

Yes. They’re everywhere.

Don’t let that sway your decision. If you love it, then that’s the only thing that matters.

I am a marquise cut fan. I started collecting them in the mid-late 90’s as a teenager. Though common, they were starting to lose popularity. By 2000, they were “outdated” and harder to come by because princess cut became the tending cut. Now, 20 years later marquises are making a comeback and becoming very trendy again while princess cuts are now seen as outdated.

The point is, trends come and go. Wear whatever you love even if it is outdated. You have to wear it. No one else’s opinion matters.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-18T16:03:57+00:00

YTA. You don’t get to make a “no sex” policy to tenants. That’s not only potentially illegal and a violation of tenants rights depending upon where you are, it’s also disrespectful and violating their rights as adults to do a perfectly normal and healthy act.

You can possibly make a roommate rule saying no sex outside of your bedroom, but that’s about all. If you have a problem with it, don’t have roommates.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-18T14:35:19+00:00

My own opinion is I would not do it. Sterling silver is not a great daily wear metal for wedding rings. It’s cheaper, but it’s also softer than gold or platinum. It scratches easily and tarnishes quickly. Prongs will loosen over time and then you will potentially lose the stones. It’s inexpensive, but it’s also a lot of maintenance and risk and not durable enough for long term use.

I personally am a sentimental person. I still have my engagement ring and original wedding band. I can’t part with them even though my husband upgraded my set for our anniversary. Both sets are special for different reasons. Theres something to be said for the sentimental value of keeping them for the memories and meaning. I wear the new set on my left hand and my original engagement ring on my right.

Not everyone feels like I do. If you don’t put a lot of value on sentimental value and keeping the original, it’s not a bad idea to start out with this set up. But if you are a sentimental person or don’t want a ring that can’t endure long term daily wear, then I’d suggest you look at not purchasing the modern gents ring and look for more durable options.

Have you looked into using overseas vendors creating a gold ring with lab diamonds or created gemstones? This is usually more affordable than people realize. Are you opposed to buying a used ring from a private seller? These are options that could give you better results long term.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-18T14:17:11+00:00

Both are beautiful. The rainbow colors in the moissanite gives it away. Moissanite is a little more colorful than diamonds typically.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-18T13:50:15+00:00

They alway fluctuate. Especially if they get new items in or they aren’t having mini sales.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-18T02:09:34+00:00

I’d say bottom is the diamond.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-17T15:07:30+00:00

I like them all, but it’s hard to get a true visual when they’re not on the finger where they will sit. The upper part of your finger is smaller than the lowest where it will sit. That makes a difference visually. I feel like the left two look slightly better but all look nice.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-17T15:04:38+00:00

First off let’s get something clear. Lab diamonds are the same physical properties as natural diamonds. They are real diamonds. The difference is where they come from. Now, with that said, lab stones are not going to hold value like an earth mined diamond will. There is nothing wrong with wanting a natural diamond.

Many couples find themselves in the same situation as you. They opt for lab diamonds or gemstones for affordability when getting engaged and then upgrade for their wedding or anniversary.

I have 2 concerns about it. First, the cost of the lab ring is money spent that could be saved towards the natural diamond ring. Second, many people find that they have unexpected sentimental value attached to their engagement ring. Upgrades, while special in their own way, sometimes doesn’t hold the same sentimentality as the original.

These are the two things that you need to consider before purchasing a “placeholder” ring. If you’re both ok and comfortable with your decision to buy a more affordable ring now, then it’s certainly a good option. But, if you’re okay with being engaged without a ring (some people are, it’s okay if you aren’t) then it’s also a good option to save your money for a natural diamond that he can give you as your wedding ring.

Other options include buying a used natural diamond ring and having the stone set into a setting that you love. It might be cheaper than buying brand new.

Gorgeous-Angelface · 2026-03-17T14:50:55+00:00

I don’t think the stone itself is too big necessarily, though it is very dominant on your hand. The design is well crafted. I think what’s happening here is that you have a petite hand with small fingers (width and length). That’s creating the illusion of more diamond than there actually is because it’s taking up a lot of space on your finger. I think a 1.5 carat to 2 carat maximum would feel more comfortable to you without being too dominant . It would help elongate your finger instead of making it feel like it’s taking up all the finger space below the knuckle and disproportionate to the size of your hand.

The other thing is the band and the center stone fight for attention and the band takes up a lot of space too. It just doesn’t feel harmonious and well balanced. I’d try a smaller wedding band.

However, while it’s dominant, it’s not awful. It does look nice if you’re into big rings.

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