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I LOVE LOVE LOVE your rings. I too have gone through this issue, but I'm moving past it. I honestly believe in a previous poster's statement that we might all go crazy if we compare our rings to other people's rings all the time--especially on this site, for example. Your ring is great quality, actually very big, and absolutely beautiful.

I think rings of all sizes are nice to admire, by the way. I cannot emphasize enough how frustrated I am of the pressure on us women to have a certain size engagement ring and/or blingy wedding band and/or multiple bands, etc. 

I get really upset, too, when people call anything under 1.5+ carats "on the smaller side." That's just silly and rude! There are rings at .25, .30, and .50+ that look big and sparkly in real life, on a real person's finger, in various stone types, plain bands, unique styles, etc. Seriously, not even trying to be sassy here! I just think society tries to dictate a lot of things to us. 

Especially in this economy, but pretty much in any economy, your ring set is probably worth more than some people make in a year in some countries. You (and all bees) are blessed, lucky, loved, whatever you want to call it. I guess I'm venting because I too have felt this pressure that I should have something "bigger" and so-called "better." The love behind the gift of a ring is priceless, so that's the most important issue, as many bees have said before me.

The ring I think should be bigger just got tons of compliments tonight--one compliment was that my ring was "J-Lo style," haha! My ring is nowhere near that expensive, obviously, yet it's mine and it's pretty and it certainly wasn't cheap either just because it isn't a 2+ carat single stone. People who know jewelry know that there can be so-called "smaller stones" priced astronomically high, and many times higher than many lower quality larger stones...but prices shouldn't be compared either. Again, it's not about comparisons or judgment, or at least it shouldn't be! Those who have huge, high quality have pretty rings too, but why society almost makes it seem like those rings are the ONLY pretty rings available is just a mystery. It's that whole rat-race mentality or something. Frankly, I think it sucks!

As a side note, I am NOT suggesting that all large stones are of less quality either. No bashing of any ring is intended here in this reply. I love looking at all of the rings, in all of their beautiful uniqueness, I see on this site. I think it's so sad when women feel bad about their rings on here. Nobody should feel bad. Nobody at all! 

I mean, let's face it, most of us are regular, hard working women. We aren't celebrities. Many, if not most, of us are not multi-millionaires. I'm sorry for rambling. I am just feeling very passionate about this issue right now, apparently, haha. 

I sincerely love your rings (and your nails!). The high quality is obvious. Rock your gorgeous rings, girl. My reply is not really directed at you. I'm blaming the pressures of society for any of us, including me, who begin to feel inadequate when we actually have nice things. I hope this reply doesn't offend. I mean it in a sincere, personal, and genuine way. 

@Ms_Pink:  I might take this advice too, haha...

Are you serious?! Your ring is absolutely stunning! I mean, I will never ever be able to afford something like that! - Even if I had the money I could not allow myself to spend it on jewellery... You are very blessed to have such an amazing stone AND in such tremendous quality. Stop obsessing over others' rings - it can be a real pain in the backside, constantly comparing to others, but once you realize your life/situation/position/whatever is different, you won't feel so bad ;)

(Your band is also beautiful, but I think if you went with smaller stones, your solitare would look even bigger - just saying ;))