Cushion cut diamonds are deep set, so a lot of their carat weight is below the surface where it can't be seen. Relative to carat size, this is one of the most expensive diamond cuts you could choose. One clever way of maximizing the appearance of your center stone is to minimize the appearance of something else: "Look for a setting that has more discreet prongs," Adorjan says.
In addition to choosing slim prongs, you should also look for rings that have fewer prongs. Round cut diamonds, for example, are typically set with four, five, or six prongs. If you're looking to maximize your diamond's size, opt for fewer prongs that will distract the eye from the bling.
This creates the optical illusion of a bigger stone," Adorjan says. Colored gems pop and appear larger than a traditional diamond. Opt for pale hues of pink, yellow, green, or blue that will trick the eye and appear bigger. Every diamond is rated for clarity and color. If size is truly what you want, you can maximize your ring budget by choosing a larger carat stone with a lower clarity or color.
The diamond will still be dazzling. A tiny, delicate band will make the stone or stones appear hefty in comparison. In addition to choosing a small band, look for one that tapers in as it nears the center.
This type of band is called a pinched shank and will really emphasize the center stone. Our advice: Choose your setting strategically. Using a halo setting, you can increase your ring's carat size without increasing the price tag as much as you would to get a single diamond of the same total carat weight.
Cluster settings, which feature a mixture of stones usually of equal or nearly equal size grouped together, can also give you a larger overall carat weight at a less expensive price. If you're looking at three-stone settings , keep the side stones on the smaller side so they won't compete for attention with the main stone.
If your engagement ring is on the smaller side, it might get overshadowed by the addition of a wedding band. In this case, you can wear your wedding band on your left hand as you normally would, but move the engagement ring over to the ring finger on your right hand.
It's not traditional, but it's unique, makes a statement, and ensures your engagement ring will stand out and shine bright.
Keeping your diamond polished and debris-free will maximize the stone's sparkle. The shinier and more eye-catching the diamond, the more magnificent it will appear. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser.
One of the first things you learn about diamonds is that they are sold by weight rather than size. Carats count! Of course, most one-carat round diamonds will be pretty similar in size, although there will be variations depending on proportions. However, what might surprise you is that fancy shapes have different ideal proportions than rounds.
Each shape has a slightly different depth, so the diameter is different too. That means that some fancy shapes look larger than a round brilliant of the same weight and some look smaller. A two-carat round brilliant is about 8.
Halo engagement ring settings are an excellent option if you want your engagement ring to look as glamorous and sizable as possible.
In a halo setting, your center stone is surrounded by a shimmering ring of smaller accent diamonds. This brilliant halo optically extends the size of your center diamond, making it look much larger. The extra shimmer provided by the diamonds in a halo setting adds to this effect. Another way to use your setting to make your center diamond look larger is to go with a very slim, delicate setting.
If you select a setting with a slim band and slim prongs, your center diamond will look larger in comparison. On the other hand, if you choose a wide band with bulky prongs, your diamond will look smaller. So if you want your center stone to look as large as possible, always select a slim, delicate setting. As with our last tip, you can use this trick on a new engagement ring or your current one.
If your current engagement ring has a wide, bulky setting that is overpowering your diamond, you can easily and inexpensively switch it out for a slim setting to make your center diamond look much larger.
Some precious metals can make your engagement ring look bigger than others. Namely, platinum and white gold— but especially 18k white gold. As an added bonus, 18k white gold is not only more reflective than platinum, but less expensive, which can help you put more of your budget toward a larger center diamond. Our last tip is perhaps the easiest one to follow on this list.
If you want your engagement ring to look as large as possible, year after year, always keep it clean. As we mentioned throughout this article, the more sparkly your engagement ring is, the larger it will look.
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