Post # 1
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Worker bee
Hi Bees! Please “show & tell” your 3-carat cushion e-rings!
I just got my e-ring back from our jeweller and it just doesn’t feel right, something feels off. My e-ring is a 3-carat cushion cut yellow sapphire, and my ring size is wee bit loose at 5.5 (but was needed to fit over my knobby knuckles). Please excuse the quality of my photo below as I snapped it with my smartphone.
Lately, whenever I look at my e-ring I feel like the stone looks smaller than 3-carats. Could this be because of the shape/cut? The stone is pretty deep/bottom heavy, too. I’m feeling a bit of remorse, like maybe I should have gotten a larger stone or perhaps emerald cut for more finger coverage. I know I sound like and am being a bit of a PITA, but nothng feels right lately. I’m kinda going through a funk right now so my eyes could be playing tricks on me because I’m feeling sad. What do you think about my stone/ring? I guess, I’m just wondering if it looks proportional to my finger? Maybe I should flank the sapphire to balance the proportion? IDK.
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
I think it’s a gorgeous ring, but I agree that it does look smaller than three carats. I’m not sure why that is.
Post # 4
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1214 posts
Bumble bee
It looks smaller than 3c to me but it is a perfect size for your finger regardless. Very pretty.
Post # 5
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95 posts
Worker bee
@applecat: Thank you for the kind words! Also, I’m glad it’s not just my eyes that are seeing it. I thought maybe I was crazy. To me, when I see other 3 ct cushions I feel like mine looks like 2.5 carats or smaller in comparison. The authenticity papers certify that it’s 3ct, but it really doesn’t look it. My FI offered to get me a bigger stone if I want. I’m feeling like maybe I should I swap it for a bigger sapphire?
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
@beekeeper: The only reason I would be worried is because he presumably paid for 3 carats, so if it’s actually less than that, he may have gotten ripped off. Maybe you can take it to a different jeweler and ask them to determine the size?
But if I were you I would not swap it for a larger stone. I think it’s plenty big for your finger size.
Post # 7
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Helper bee
@beekeeper: It depends on how it’s cut. When the stone has a deeper cut, the size looks smaller to others but it would be deeper. If it has a certificate, then it’s 3 carat!
Post # 8
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Buzzing bee
Hi! Sapphires normally face up a little smaller than a 3 ct diamond and other stones. Sapphires tend to be a bit heavier So their wight might be the same but measurments different.
That being said, it’s a very pretty stone! It still looks a pretty good size!
Post # 9
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Newbee
The type of cut affects how big a stone looks on your finger. For example a 3 carat princess cut diamond looks smaller than a 3 carat round brilliant cut. It’s because on a round brilliant stone, most of the weight/surface area is at the face with less weight distributed to the point on the bottom. On a princess or other fancy-cut stone like cushion cut, the weight is more evenly distributed so not as much percentage of the stone weight is on the face. Hope that makes sense.
It’s a beautiful ring though.
Post # 10
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95 posts
Worker bee
@applecat: Is the ring in your avatar picture your e-ring? It’s gorgeous! I like the halo with the blue sapphire.
Post # 11
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Bumble bee
@beekeeper: Yes, it is! Thanks! Gotta love sapphires. 🙂
Post # 12
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95 posts
Worker bee
@applecat: That is stunning! Stunning! He did a fabulous job selecting that ring. I especially love the yellow gold, compliments the blue stone so well. Just beautiful!
Post # 13
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Bumble bee
@beekeeper: Thank you so much! Considering I gave him pretty much no guidance (other than non-diamond main stone), I think he did a great job!
Yours is beautiful too…I love coloured stone rings.
Post # 14
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Bee Keeper
@beekeeper: Sapphires don’t face up the same as diamonds as far as comparing carats. Cushions also as an overall cut tend to do the same thing, regardless of the stone. But yours is a great size on your finger.
Post # 15
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Honey bee
A 3ct sapphire is more like a 2.2ct diamond in terms of dimensions. You cannot compare sapphire ct weight to diamond ct weight. Not to mention cushions and step cuts are bottom heavy. It does not look too small to be a 3ct sapphire.
Post # 16
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Busy bee
@beekeeper: I know it’s a personal choice, but would you really want anything larger than that to wear everyday? When I see rings much bigger than yours to me they look more like cocktail rings rather than e-rings.
I think your ring is beautiful now but if you’re looking for move coverage would you consider resetting it in a halo setting?
