Can you make your engagement ring look bigger? More importantly, how can you add the illusion of size? Although some prefer minimal rings, others want a ring that is big, bold and beautiful. The challenge, in this case, is that bigger rings often mean bigger costs. The good news is that there are a few things you can do to make your ring seem bigger, without spending a fortune.
Making Your Engagement Ring Seem Bigger
In this guide, we’ll share some tips on how to make your ring look bigger. Here are some of the simplest (but most effective) things you can do to change the look of your ring.
Cut
The cut of your ring is important for many reasons. One such reason is that it affects the overall appearance of your ring. In the case of solitaire rings, the cut can make a surprising difference. Brilliant cut diamonds will always look bigger, as they give you maximum sparkle. A diamond that is poorly cut will diminish the look of the stone, with dull edges that make it harder for the stone to truly stand out on the ring. This is why it is essential to work with an experienced jeweller who has an extensive understanding of cuts.
Shape
The shape of the diamond is another thing to consider. Some shapes will look smaller on your finger, while others will look bigger. Marquise, pear, oval and emerald shapes will generally look the biggest. This is because they have more mass on the top of the diamond. Round and princess cuts tend to look smaller, as their cut hides more mass beneath the top of the diamond.
Design
Beyond the shape of the diamond, the design of the ring makes a big difference, too. Even if you have a small, simple diamond as your centre stone, there are ways to maximise size. Twisted bands add more size, while double bands, pave bands, halo designs (even more so with double halos), side stones or additional smaller stones add size, too. Examples of how to bring in smaller stones alongside your main diamond include tiara or floral rings and cluster rings.
Setting
Don’t overlook the setting of your stone, either. The setting can make a lot of difference to the look and size of your ring, even if you have a smaller stone. Slim, delicate settings will put the focus on the stone. Larger settings take away this focus, which, in turn, makes the stone look smaller.
Band
The colour and size of your band make a difference as well. Bright white metals such as platinum and white gold will make rings look bigger when paired with white diamonds. If you have a double band, swirled band or pave-encrusted band, the centre diamond will seem even bigger. Add a halo (or two) and you’ll add even more size.
Here at Cape Diamonds, we offer a collection of beautiful rings that give you maximum sparkle. We also offer a custom design service that is ideal if you’d like to plan a new ring or update your current ring. Contact us to find out more about how we can help you plan your dream engagement ring.vfg