My moissanite ring came! Is it too big?

posted 2 years ago in Rings
  • poll: 2ct on my size 4 finger

    Too small

    Perfect

    Too big

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    • Post # 46
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    Bumble bee
    • Wedding: August 2018 - Location

    It’s a bit large but it’s gorgeous!

    I got 1.5 ct on 4.5 fingers and I feel like I should have gone smaller. Oh well! Rock it!

    Post # 47
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    Buzzing bee

    I have a 5.5 finger and a 2.2 carat ring. I got engaged March 2016 and felt like the stone was too big but figured I would adjust. 3 years later I’m still uncomfortable with the size and barely wear my ring. 

    If you love it, keep it. However, if you have doubts I would size down. 

    Post # 48
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    Newbee

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    winterwhite : I’m sorry if I may have came off as bragging but I promise I wasn’t. This is my first actual ring and everybody I’ve shown it to had the same reactions, either “daaaamn, it’s huuuuuge” or “it’s too big for your skinny fingers”. Some of these people are my best friends and family members. It sometimes made me just want to hide the ring. Due to the price of a moissanite, it was affordable to get a 2ct. But the reactions I’ve gotten from family and close friends made me wish I had gone smaller. But we are a circle of people who don’t wear rings, so I thought maybe it’d be a better idea to go on here for help from folks who actually wear rings and know more about it.

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    teeny1967 :  That is a gorgeous ring, I love the color of the center stone! I will give my ring a couple of weeks and see how it goes. 

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    mrstodd2bee :  Oh man, a diamond that size isn’t common where I’m at. I don’t think I’d feel comfortable wearing a diamond that size out, for safety reasons. 

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    harlequinade :   I should’ve put more thoughts into it when choosing the stone size, but the price was so affordable I got sucked in lol. I’m a student and I wear gloves 100% of the time at work, I should’ve factored that into my decisions. To answer your question, I could definitely feel the weight of the top part of the ring dragging down when my hand is hanging down. It is very noticeable but I think that’s from the material of the ring which is platinum, and not the stone itself. 

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    lovesbooks99 :  Thank you! I bought a few CZ rings to try on for size but they were all simple solitaires. A 2ct CZ I had didn’t look so big on my fingers but somehow the leaf design on this ring made the center stone appear larger. I even had it set super low too, to avoid the illusion of a larger center stone. 

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    pinkflamingos :  I’m looking to see if I could downsize my stone to 1.5ct or 1.25ct if I end up not getting used to the 2ct. I heard it’s actually possible to never get used to the bigger size, even after months of wearing it.

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    moissamight :  That is very true. I think a 1.5ct would look better and balance it out, what do you think? I’m trying to imagine how it would look using the stones on my 1ct and 1.5ct CZ rings, I unfortunately don’t have a 1.25ct size to compare.   

    Post # 49
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    Busy bee

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    nivyx :  I think it’s really lovely on you! 

    Post # 50
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    Newbee

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    chitownyogini :  I’m thinking it’s too big for me too and hopefully, shrinkage would kick in soon. I’ve tried on a few CZ rings and a low set solitaire didn’t look as big on me but this ring with the side design somehow made the center stone appear bigger than if I were to just wear a plain solitaire. Something I didn’t expect when I made this ring. 

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    Pinky58 :  Thank you! I’ll give it a couple weeks. Hopefully I’ll get used to it, but I also heard it’s possible to never get used to the larger size also. 

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    pinkcorsage :  Your ring is so pretty! What worries me is that a 2ct diamond is not a common size here and I’m also a college student. It is fine if people knew it’s a moissanite but not everybody can tell the difference between a diamond and a moissanite. If I were to wear it to school or to Walmart, people might question. I know for sure I can’t afford a 2ct diamond. I don’t want people to assume something I’m not. 

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    bearinabeecostume : Thank you, I didn’t mean to sound that way. I ordered this ring online and didn’t expect it to look this big on my finger. I bought some CZ solitaire rings to try on for size but the 2ct CZ solitaire appeared smaller than the 2ct on this ring. I was expecting it to look like the 2ct on the solitaire and was surprised when I put this ring on. 

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    mrsleelee : That stone is so sparkly!!!  

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    birefringence :  Thank you! I am considering to downsize it to 1.5ct if I end up not getting used to the 2ct. I’m thinking between 1.5ct and 1.25ct but I’m not sure if there’s a huge difference between the two. I have a 1.5ct CZ but not a 1.25ct ring to compare sizes. 

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    mel2 :  That is my main concern when looking at the ring on my finger. I looked up prices for a 2ct diamond and nearly got a heart attack. I tell people right away that it is a moissanite and not a diamond. I don’t want people to assume that it’s a diamond because I know we can’t afford a 2ct diamond with our income and paying for college tuitions at the same time. I somehow expected a 2ct to look smaller on my finger and this is entirely my fault. 

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    bubbly2018 :  That is a very nice and elegant ring, and I really like your nail polish too! May I ask for the size of the shank? I love thin shanks. 

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    sunburn :  You’re right, I’ve seen many bees, including the ones on this thread, rocking a 2ct or above and they’re to die for! 

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    fcm16 :  I did get a 3ct and 4ct CZ rings from Amazon just because I wanted to see what it’d look like on my finger. I even wore all of them (1.50ct, 2ct, 3ct, and 4ct) at the same time, stacked on top of each other and walked around the house lol

     

    Post # 51
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    Newbee

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    bakerbee09 :  I agree, the center stone is taking the attention away from the setting details. I didn’t expect it to look this big when I designed the ring, on the CAD it looked a little different and everything was more balanced. 

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    TwilightRarity :  Those are very good points. The first opinion I received was from my best friend, whose options I value very much. She said she really liked the design but repeatedly mentioning about the center stone being “too big” and “very big”. And she supported the idea of downsizing. I then showed the ring to a couple more people and they all agreed that it’s a little too big on my finger. I guess opinions from people who are very close to me did hit me a little differently. I have yet to wear it out and about, but can’t wait to do so this weekend! 

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    ariesscientist :  That was one of my main concerns too after putting on the ring. Not everybody can tell the difference between a diamond and a moissanite. Where I’m at, it’s not common to see a 2ct diamond around. Either people will know right away that it’s a moissanite, or assume it’s a diamond or CZ. When I chose the 2ct moissanite, I forgot to factor in the fact that a moissy can be mistaken for a diamond under certain lighting or if you’re not looking hard enough. I don’t know how I’d feel going out alone at night at certain areas around where I live, since I haven’t yet worn the ring outside. 

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    dojx :  I do too! I love sparkly things and this is the reason why I fell in love with a moissanite! 

    Post # 52
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    Newbee

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    jayrock :  Do you have a picture? I’d love to see a 1.5ct on a similar finger size as mine for reference. 

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    thepinkflamingo :  That’s a beautiful ring! I’ve heard it’s possible to not get used to the size but wow, 3 years is a very long time! May I ask why you’ve kept it and not sized down? And your nail polish is super cute! 

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    ahsoka :  Thank you 🙂 

    Post # 53
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    Helper bee
    • Wedding: July 2009

    You have beautiful hands and long fingers – I think it’s perfect!  You only live once; rock that ring!

    Post # 54
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    Helper bee

    I voted it’s perfect as that’s how it looks to me. Ring shrinkage is very real! I upgraded from 0.6 to 1.2 and i think you’ve saved some mega bucks down the line. Also the stone size is offset by your long fingers, you have lovely hands that can carry this off. 

    FWIW your first post DIDNT come off as humble bragging at all. When I upgraded I had similar doubts and no where else to ask for an honest opinion. Some bees on this board get triggered so easily – ring size, no of times other people say they have sex, how old you are vs how old you look – there’s always one or two but it’s best not to engage or justify. Let them stay pressed! Lol

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    Post # 56
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    Newbee
    • Wedding: April 2019 - La Fortuna, Costa Rica

    I think it looks beautiful!

    I am a ring size 5 and got a 2ct equiv. moissanite pear and I get alot of compliments- my nail lady said “girl, he did good” the first time she saw it, the jewler we went to for our wedding bands gushed over it, and I always get grocery store compliments on it 🙂  I think 2 ct is certainly noticeable but it’s not too large to look fake (my sister told me that when I was deciding on that stone size to tell my boyfriend at the time and I agree with her). My now husband wanted to get me the 1.5 equivilent worried the 2 would be too big but I wanted 2 and thats what I got! I love mine! I also think part of it is personal style/preference and some people do prefer a ring a bit more conservative – I definately wanted a ring that looked classy not tacky or too “blingy” but also something big enough to be noticable 🙂 Another thing to consider- I don’t know how old you are but I’m 25 and while diamonds for couples in their mid 20’s that I know are smaller than mine since they’re obvioulsy much more expensive than my moissanite, many women end up adding stones or getting a bigger one as they get older- I don’t feel I will “outgrow” the size or want a bigger one as we get older i.e. more established. My sisters is a 1.25 carat with a finger size about the same as mine and now that she’s older and more established (30 w/ 2 girls under 4 yrs. & married at 24) she wishes hers was bigger. Also, remember it’s your ring! If you smile at it when you look down don’t even worry about anyone else’s oppinion of it!

     

    Post # 55
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    Bee Keeper

    I’m guessing that you’re from the midwest if people around you are saying the stone is too big. Come out to where I live, and while 2cts is still a good healthy size, it’s not that unusual. Don’t change it; it takes time to adjust to a new ring. And I wore gloves at work and regularly wore 2.1 and 3.2ct stones. Never tore a glove. 

    Post # 56
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    Worker bee

    Your ring is beautiful! You will get used to it! 

    When I got my ring I thought the stone looked too big and was self conscious but now weeks later I love it and am used it to it! My daughter was telling me just get a 2 carat lol but I opted for the 1.5 size ring is 6

    Post # 57
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    Newbee

    If we talk about an opinion related to the visual balance of your ring, then, I can tell you that it would look more beautiful if the stone would be smaller, like 1 c. But if you feel comfortable and you want a big stone, I do not know why to ask about the size, just enjoy it. 

    Post # 59
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    Busy bee

    Are you kidding? It looks perfect on you!

    Post # 60
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    Bumble bee
    • Wedding: August 2018 - Location

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    nivyx :  here it is, keep in the kind the halo makes it look larger also

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