Looking for a engagement ring that will make her stand out from the crowd and captivate everyone’s attention? There are many things you need to consider before buying an engagement ring for her, but if you want that the ring to must look bigger. There are few pointers you need to keep in mind.
Well, the entire secret lies in the magic of illusion. And leading your way to it are our professionally-prescribed tips and tricks that have proved to be successful in deceiving our eyes by making the engagement ring appear bigger than its actual size. From playing smart in selecting the right cut and setting to making the right call when it comes to the choice of metal and band, we have it all and more! The best part? They are super easy on your pockets since they don’t require you to go for a bigger carat size. So, without ado, let’s introduce you to them:
Tips on How To Choose Your Engagement Ring That Look Bigger and Beautiful
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Elongated Cuts are the way forward
Some shapes are meant to make your Center Stone appear larger in size and elongated cuts like Oval, Pear, Marquise, etc., top that list. Owing to their oblong shape, they take up more surface area and hence, appear larger than their carat weight. And of course, since the entire game is of illusion, you don’t have to worry about paying the extra bucks (that usually come with going for a larger size).
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Invest in a higher graded Cut
First things first, a cut dictates how well the Center Stone of your engagement ring interacts with light owing to its arrangement of facets. Long story short, that lends it the desired sparkle. So, if you opt for cuts that have been rewarded with a higher grade (excellent, very good, good, for instance), they will elevate the beauty and brilliance of your Stone. That in turn, will make it appear evidently big and sparkly. A Round Brilliant Cut Stone could be your best bet for that since owing to its large surface area, it exudes most brilliance.
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Go for a Setting that makes your Center Stone appear larger
This might look sound like brand new information to you but yes, some Settings play their fair share of role in emphasizing the size of the Center Stone of your beloved betrothal ring. Here are the best options:
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Halo Setting
The Halo in this Setting stands for a row of Diamond/Moissanite that effortlessly encircle the Center Stone. So, it basically plays with your eyes by giving off the illusion of a bigger stone (without burning a hole in your pockets since you’re not actually going up in carat size). In fact, if we shed some light on the precise stats, a Halo makes your Center Stone appear about half a carat larger than its real size. Also, if you’re the kind of couple who is about the bling, you’d be glad to note that a Halo lends more sparkles and character to your engagement ring.
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Illusion Setting
Firstly, the illusion setting has been increasing in popularity as it’s a budget friendly option for an engagement ring, that still stand out in elegance and style. The purpose of Illusion Setting is to enhance the size of the gemstone as the setting’s metal surrounding the gemstone looks like the facets of the gemstone, which makes it look bigger.
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Cluster Setting
A Cluster Setting incorporates many gemstones/diamonds (often identical in size) that are closely grouped together. So if you look from a distance, you can easily confuse this ‘cluster of gemstones’ for one big Center Stone, which eventually serves your entire purpose.
PRO TIP - Cluster Setting ring is an affordable option for you as buying a big single stone will cost you more. It’s also right on trend and popular these days.
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Bezel Setting
A Bezel Setting encases the Center Stone of your beloved bauble at its place with a ring of metal. In its attempt to secure your Gemstone from any potential damages, the added layer of metal (all around) also lends it a larger looking size. Now that’s what we label as a win-win situation.
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Go Clever With The Prongs
Bringing out the size of your Center Stone at its best at times means playing down on the Prongs. A simple trick to do so is to go for slender prongs or in simpler terms, prongs that are more slim and minimal to look at. That way, you can ensure that your Gemstone takes up all the space in the world and hence, appear bigger.
You may have never thought of it but the number of Prongs you secure your Centerpiece with go a long way in determining how big it appears. For instance, if you go for a four prong setting, it puts your Center Stone in a focal point for starters (since it tends to take more space). Beyond that, it allows more light to enter the surface of your gemstone, which in turn, helps it appear all the more sparkly, which again, has a direct impact upon how big it appears.
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Consider going for a White Metal
Playing the game of illusion right requires you to put extra emphasis on the metal tone that you go for. For instance, if Diamond is your choice of center stone (held by prongs), but you make the rookie mistake of opting for rose gold or yellow gold, it will unintentionally create a color difference, which might make your stone appear smaller than it actually is.
The most conventional solution for this is switching your metal color to white gold. Because firstly, it would not create a color difference, and secondly, it will complement the white color of your Diamond which again, plays with your eyes to make it appear larger than its real size. So, you’re practically not moving up the carat size, are saving your precious bucks, but are still enjoying the bling!
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A Delicate Band Will Do The Magic
The most underrated but equally effective way of emphasizing the size of your engagement ring is investing in a thin, delicate band. The simple reason is that a thin band will any day put more spotlight on the brilliance of your Center Stone, which in turn, helps it flaunt its beauty at best (hence, a larger looking size). Besides, since a thin band doesn’t take up much space and attention, it makes the center stone appear larger when viewed in contrast.
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Shop Smart when opting for the Color and Clarity Grade
No matter how big of an expense engagement rings are, some of us are really confined to a budget. That in turn, makes it close to impossible for us to opt for the highest grades in all the 4 Cs, thus bringing about the need to shop smart and compromise on the not-so-important factors. And especially since we’re prioritizing a bigger center stone here, carat weight and an ideal cut isn’t something we can compromise upon. That leaves us with the color and clarity. You can make most of your budget by opting for a lower color and clarity grade (that are still desirable to look at with the naked eye).
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How about a Three Stone Ring for the big day?
Going for an engagement ring mounted in a Three Stone Setting works like a charm in making your Center Stone appear larger than it supposedly is. In case you haven’t heard of it, this ring style incorporates three stones that are nestled close to each other. The simple trick to let the Centerpiece of Diamond/Gemstone take all the limelight that it wants while emphasizing its size is going for smaller sized stones on either sides of the main stone (so they don’t take away the attention from it).
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You Can Also Play With Your Wedding Ring And Engagement Ring
Surprisingly, when you put both your lovely pieces of jewelry on different hands, it will get noticed much often. You may be unaware that your wedding band might overshadow your engagement ring. If that is the case, then to bring notice on your engagement ring, you can put your engagement ring on the right hand and wedding band on the left one. It’s a trick! so that both your wedding and engagement will get their fair share of compliments.
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Make it a point to clean your engagement ring regularly
To maximize your diamond’s sparkle, keep your ring clean and debris-free. It will enhance the sparkle of the diamond and make will your ring more eye-catching (which in turn, best brings out its size). It is common for a jewelry to catch up dirty with the sweat, dirt and other things and these makes a ring look very dull and hence, it appear small. To do away with that risk, you can get your ring cleaned by a professional in every six months. However, a cost-savvy option is to clean your ring all by yourself sometimes by using dish-washing soap, warm water and a soft toothbrush.
Wrapping Up
Make the right decision to choose the perfect engagement ring that your lady will adore her whole life and unquestionably flaunt in front of her girls’ gang!
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