Which Diamonds Appear Bigger

Which Diamonds Appear Bigger

September 5th, 2006 @ 12:10 pm by Mrs. Bee

About.com had an interesting article about how to choose a diamond that looks bigger than it actually is.

Consider Fancy Diamond Shapes (marquis, oval, pear)
Choose a Pavƒ� Setting
Consider an Illusion Setting (The diamond in an illusion setting is mounted to a mirror-like plate before being set into the band, making it look larger, with more brilliance.)
Choose an Engagement Ring with Side Stones
Select a Bezel Set Diamond

I can attest to the side stones fact because Miss Butterfly has two pear shaped side stones on her engagement ring, and it looks bigger than rocks that have almost double the carats! We both have round stones that are the same size, but hers looks twice as big as mine. I’m blinded by its sparkliness.

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5 Responses to “Which Diamonds Appear Bigger”

Guest

You know.. I actually don’t think one ring looks bigger than the other. And I’m NOT just saying that. Both rings look big to me :-).

One of the very important factors that can make the stone look big big big that the article also links to is the way the diamond is cut…

http://jewelry.about.com/cs/thefourcs/a/diamond_cut.htm

As the article says, cut in this case doesn’t mean the shape, but the proportion and the symmetry of the way the stone is cut. A good cut (”ideal”) makes the stone sparkles like crazy and makes it look even bigger than it is. I think people always talk about just the 4Cs, but not realizing the “cut (as in proportion”) can make quite a difference. For two stones with the 4 Cs all EXACTLY the same, it is the one w/the better proportion that will stands out even more.

9/5/06 @ 12:46 pm (reply)

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Katie

I agree with J–they both look fantastic to me!

My ring is about as basic as they come–a round-cut solitaire in a white gold band–but I absolutely adore it. I wanted the size of the diamond to stand out on its own rather than “tricking” the eye with any of the techniques mentioned above. Now, though, I’ve seen so many other gorgeous rings that I’ve changed my mind–special touches can really make or break the beauty in a ring!

I still adore my ring. Not just for the person who gave it to me and what it represents, but because it really showcases my stone. I am, though, looking at “fancier” wedding bands to perhaps increase visual interest.

9/5/06 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

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kanipark

yeah… they both look beautiful & BIG

9/5/06 @ 1:16 pm (reply)

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Miss Butterfly

hahaah….i think mine appear huge because that’s such a huge closeup!! but yes, i would definitely agree that the side stones make my diamond look bigger. i’m a big fan of sidestones…..round, pear, baguettes, i’m all for them!

9/5/06 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

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glass

Although my stone is not that big i get alot of comments on how big it looks. At first i thought it was because my fingers are really small (thin and short), but i think the fact that it is a Pave setting makes it look bigger than it actually is. The fiance must have done his research very well!

9/5/06 @ 4:12 pm (reply)