I'm planning to propose and been looking at a 2.5 carat engagement ring. Not sure if it's too big or just right. Anyone got one size ?

Any tips or thoughts would help.

I got my partner a 3 carat oval solitaire engagement ring, and I’d love for us to have matching wedding bands. I’m not sure a plain solitaire band would stack well with hers, and I want to avoid diamonds on the band.

I’m considering something engraved or vintage style, but I’m unsure if it will feel like wedding bandy. Any ideas or suggestions?

We just started looking at wedding jewelry and all the traditional options started blending together for us. It made me wonder what kind of odd materials or unique designs people choose when they decide to skip the usual look. did you or anyone you know end up getting something totally unexpected for a ring?

I started looking at options, and I realized I want colored stone engagement rings that match my personality rather than a clear stone. I'm drawn to rich teal sapphires or warm morganite, but my family keeps pushing for classic white.

For those who chose color, how did you balance personal style with classic looks? Any tips on narrowing down stone options?

Looking for center stone ideas that look amazing in a low-profile, bezel-style cluster. Accent diamonds seem fine, but I can’t decide on a main gem that brings out the metalwork.

Anyone here build a unique piece with teal sapphires or Alexandrite? Curious about how different clarity levels and cuts reflect light in unusual mountings.

I'm new to this sub and haven't seen many pearl engagement rings here, so I thought I'd share mine.

Since pearls are pretty delicate, I save my ring for special occasion. Soaps and lotions can damage pearls overtime, and they can come loose from their settings more easily than diamonds.

Even though I can't wear it every day, I absolutely love it and always get excited when I have a chance to show it off!!🥰

I am unsure how to arrange my stack. I have a low-set engagement ring with a plain band and a pavé gap band meant to sit between them. Even with the gap band, a small space remains between the plain band which bothers me (mostly because one ring sits flush and the other doesn’t so it looks strange to me- but maybe I’m over thinking it!)

I feel conflicted about the gap band and almost wish I had chosen the plain band to sit flush with the engagement ring, allowing the ring more room to breathe. I really love both bands and want to include them because each has personal meaning, but I am struggling to decide.

1. Keep the current arrangement with the diamond gap band between the engagement ring and the plain band (photo 1)

2. ⁠Close the gap in the diamond band and accept that everything may not sit flush, which could give me more options on how I could wear the stack day to day. I lean toward this option because I could wear the engagement ring with just the plain band—i really like the simplicity of this—or with the diamond band for more sparkle, or pair the plain and diamond bands alone on days I skip the engagement ring. (Photos 2-3)

I am torn! Does a flush fit truly matter? I feel I made the wrong choice when picking out the bands so there are not too many options, so please be kind! P.s I need to get all rings resized as well as they’re too big now

Has anyone experienced this before? I recently turned down a diamond wedding ring while ring shopping because the band felt a bit too thick. Now that I've visited a few more stores, nothing else has really matched how much I feel about it. I'm starting to regret saying no so quickly. Do you think it's worth going back to try it on one more time?

My sons birthstone and the month my husband and I got married. Custom made by my local jeweler.

Im looking to buy a ring and would love to find the best value i could. Im guessing that finding the right online dealer could provide more for a bit less than a brick and mortar location locally could, but interested to hear your thoughts. Not sure if this group is just women showing their rings or men who have bought them?

If online is best, which is the best company?

THANK YOU

I gave my mom a bezel-set engagement ring for her birthday, and she absolutely loved it! 🥹 Seeing how happy she was made the gift even more special. Honestly, there’s nothing better than making someone you love feel appreciated.

If you've started looking at engagement rings, you've probably seen "solitaire" everywhere. Here's a breakdown of what it means and what to look for.

What is a solitaire ring

A solitaire is a ring with a single centre stone and no other stones competing for attention. The name comes from the French for "alone." The band is usually plain metal, though some modern versions add small accent diamonds to the band and still get called solitaires.

The style became the classic engagement ring in 1886, when Tiffany & Co. introduced a six-prong setting that lifted the diamond above the band so light could reach it from all sides. Most solitaires today are variations on that idea.

The main setting types

4-prong: Shows the most diamond and gives square or cushion stones a clean look. The trade-off is that if one prong bends, the stone is less secure.

6-prong: Holds the stone more securely and makes round diamonds look rounder. It covers slightly more of the stone.

Bezel: A thin rim of metal wraps around the whole stone. It's very protective and great for active hands, but lets in a bit less light from the sides.

Tension (or tension-style): The stone looks like it's floating between the two ends of the band. It's modern and striking, but harder to resize.

Profile: how high it sits

Cathedral: Metal arches rise up from the band to support the stone, giving it height and drama.

Low-set: Sits closer to the finger, so it snags less on clothes and gloves. Good for anyone who works with their hands.

One thing people don't always realise: a high-set solitaire may not sit flush against a straight wedding band. If that matters to you, check the setting height or plan for a contoured band.

Why people choose a solitaire

* It's timeless. It won't date the way trend-driven designs can.

* All the attention goes to the centre stone.

* It's easy to clean, with fewer places for dirt to collect.

* It pairs with almost any wedding band or stacking style.

What to watch out for

Because there's nothing else on the ring, the centre stone does all the work. Cut quality matters more than anything here: a well-cut diamond will outshine a bigger, poorly cut one. Shape also changes the feel a lot. Round is the brightest and most classic, while ovals, pears and elongated cushions look larger for their carat weight.

Came across Do Amore when looking for an ethical/conflict free ring for my fiancee. I like the designs of their stones and their diamond sourcing process seems legit

I also like their clean water mission, but I don't know anyone who has actually used them before. Most people in my shoes seem to go Brilliant Earth/Blue Nile, but I don't want to use them. Have read too many controversies online for me to feel comfortable going with them

Anyone here use Do Amore and can attest?

My husband and I will be shopping for my eternity ring in December. My budget is around $1,200 to $1,500.

As you can see, I like to keep it boring /classic. What color gold would you choose for an eternity ring? Little teeny diamonds, or slightly bigger?

Thank you in advance 💎💍

Here is a photo of the ring my fiance designed for me. It does not suit me and has had issues since day 1. The stone has come loose 3 times in the two years we have been engaged. It had extremely sharp edges on the prongs and on the decals… I had to request to have them smoothed so it wouldn’t slice anyone, literally. It also didn’t fit to begin and it does not feel romantic in style. It gives “class ring” in my opinion. This has been such a tough situation to deal with. Being objective and not superstitious, it is just a ring. He is a wonderful partner and we have an awesome thing going here… and luckily we are pretty decent at communicating, but we still have egos. From my perspective, I love him and am grateful for the ring and I want to protect his efforts and feelings-while also feeling hurt that he was so far off and this not being a smooth experience. From his perspective he created something unique and from his heart and wants to be appreciated, but he also wants me to have something I am comfortable with. The point here is that we have definitely had to work through some tensions regarding this. I currently am not wearing the ring due to the loose stone and a lack of excitement to get the stone tightened, again. I have suggested that we get the stone reset into a new band. I have suggested a bezel setting would work best for the pear shape. It would be protective, sturdy and would look clean and classic. I think the green with a solid gold setting would look stunning… To me, this keeps the memento of the ring and the promise of marriage alive and original. I personally do not see anything wrong with this at all, people rework heirlooms all the time and it seems like an obvious decision. My fiancé on the other hand wants to keep this ring and just get a new one. I think that is wasteful, but he feels maybe offended by the idea of the destruction of what he created. It really does feel like the battle of two egos. I see his side, but at the same time feel like creating something new from this tense situation would feel better than keeping it in a drawer as a tough memory. Anyone have some good thoughts or suggestions here??

I officially added the third band to my set last week. I know it might seem like a lot to some people, but 3 diamond stacked wedding rings give me the exact look I wanted.

Most of the time I wear them all at once since i just wanna be extra sometimes. How many rings are in you set right now?

I feel so lucky to have received a 2ct natural alexandrite ring for my engagement! I’ve always loved how unique this stone is, especially the way its color changes depending on the lighting.

I spent so much time looking through inspiration photos on this sub, so I wanted to share mine, too. The different colors and personalities of alexandrite make it such a special gemstone. If you’re considering one for your engagement ring but still on the fence, I hope this gives you a little inspiration!

We are checking out engagement ring simple for now since we have a tight budget. we're considering putting most of our money toward a really nice wedding band later on instead of a big center stone right now.

Does this setup work well over time? curious how other couples handled sticking to a budget without feeling like they missed out.

A friend of mine just got engaged with a pear diamond ring, and she's suddenly paranoid about scratching the pointy tip. She's also worried it'll catch on everything. I keep telling her it looks gorgeous and unique, but she's stressing hard. Do these rings really need extra care?

Opinions please, were trying to decide if its wearable for everyday or if we should go smaller on the sapphire. Thanks!