Some people choose a discreet engagement ring, while others prefer an engagement diamond that is as spectacular and large as possible. If you fall into the latter category, we're here to help with some helpful hints on how to make your engagement ring appear larger—without spending more money on a large centre stone.
In this piece, we'll go through 8 strategies to make your engagement ring appear larger. We'll provide suggestions for initial choices that will make a new engagement ring appear more substantial, as well as suggestions for making your old engagement band appear larger.
If you're shopping for a diamond for your engagement ring and want it to appear as large as possible, don't forget the cut grade. People frequently believe that increasing the carat weight of a diamond is the only way to make it appear larger. That, however, is not the case. Many factors influence how huge a diamond seems, including how skillfully it was cut.
So, how does the cut of a diamond affect how big it appears? When a diamond has high brightness (sparkle), it seems larger to the naked eye. A diamond must have excellent cut in order to have maximum brilliance. We recommend choosing a diamond with a cut grade of Very Good to ensure excellent brightness.
Another factor that influences the size of a diamond is its form. Diamonds can be cut into a variety of shapes, including round, princess, and oval. However, the mass of each diamond shape is distributed differently. Some diamond shapes have greater mass on their table (the top of the diamond), giving them the appearance of being larger per carat.
Do you want to know which diamond shapes appear to be the largest per carat? The four forms that appear to be the largest per carat are (in order of appearance) marquise, pear, oval, and emerald diamonds. Oval diamonds are a popular choice among those looking for a classic-style engagement ring while also maximising the size of the central diamond.
Diamond colour and clarity, unlike diamond cut, have little influence on how massive a diamond seems. So, if size is your first goal, know that you can maximise your centre stone budget by lowering the diamond colour and clarity a little. Being flexible with your colour and clarity grading frees up funds in your budget for a larger carat weight diamond with a Very Good or Excellent cut.
If you're looking for your first engagement ring, halo settings are a great way to add drama and impact to your ring. They're also a wonderful option if you want to replace your existing engagement ring. You can replace the setting on your present engagement ring with a halo setting and receive a much larger-looking band for a fraction of the cost of upgrading your existing centre diamond.
Some precious metals have the ability to make your engagement ring appear larger than others. Platinum and white gold, in particular 18k white gold. A gleaming white metal will reflect the main diamond of your engagement ring like a mirror, making it appear larger. Because it is plated in rhodium, 18k white gold is exceptionally good at reflecting light. As an extra advantage, 18k white gold is not only more reflective than platinum, but also less expensive, allowing you to allocate more funds to a larger centre diamond.
Brides with a unique sense of style choose engagement rings with pear-cut stones because of the diversity and possibility for self-expression they provide. Changing the length or width of the stone can drastically alter its appearance. With a pear-shaped engagement ring, you may be certain that no two will be identical. That could be one of the reasons why celebrities ranging from Elizabeth Taylor to Victoria Beckham have chosen the eye-catching shape. Another reason is that its elongated shape matches the finger and has a slimming effect.
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