Does Size Matter?
By DianneN
@DianneN (246838)
United States
February 17, 2016 9:44am CST
Stop right there! We all know the answer to that question! But when it comes to choosing diamonds for an engagement ring, size is not the thing that matters.
Our younger son spent the last three weeks familiarizing himself about the 4 Cs regarding diamonds: cut, clarity, carats, and color. Why? Because he is planning to get engaged!!!!!!
He finally chose a diamond. His jeweler must be relieved after all the stones he had to show and all the visits my son made to him. He is now making by hand the perfect setting my son wants.
We are over the moon for him!
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37 responses
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
17 Feb 16
Congratulations to your son and his lucky lady.
Of course size matters. Too much could be embarassing 
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
17 Feb 16
@DianneN But if it's too big people are nosy and might ask difficult questions. Like 'what do you do with it when you are working/sleeping/washing-up or whatever
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
17 Feb 16
@mysdianait I never had that problem. We upgraded my original ring for an anniversary gift 10 years ago. My husband wants me to wear it all the time, except traveling to certain countries. It's insured. If someone wants to steal it, they can have it. Lol!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
17 Feb 16
I worked for a jeweler at the time of my first engagement and since the owner sold him the ring I know it's a perfect stone. So is the one my current husband gave me. I don't wear y diamonds they are in the safe.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
19 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill I wear two sets of studs in my ears, but no one ever sees them, unless I am facing a strong wind! Lol!
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Feb 16
So happy for your son and that you're adding another person to your family. I know how happy you are ...when is the big proposal?? I won't tell
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
17 Feb 16
Congratulations, to your family as it grows it's exciting isn't.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Feb 16
How nice Dianne! Congrats to the lovely couple.
I hope she will be happy with the choice of ring.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Feb 16
@DianneN Lovely table you have set too Dianne.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
17 Feb 16
@TiarasOceanView Lol! Thank you. That was for Thanksgiving.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Feb 16
This is a very exciting time in your family. Congratulations to you all.
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@Juliaacv (48447)
• Canada
18 Feb 16
Well with that decision behind him, I'm sure that the rest will be somewhat easier, or more natural. Do you know when he's planning on asking her or how? I think its so sweet and exciting. We are still waiting for word from our son on his plans, we do not know how far along in the "process" he is.
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@Juliaacv (48447)
• Canada
18 Feb 16
@DianneN Wonderful! No, he's doing this solo, he spoke to Dad about it before the holidays, and now we just keep wondering when. But its still exciting, we'll get the details as soon as they are ready to share them. I'm glad that he's doing this on his own for the most part.
@DianneN (246838)
• United States
18 Feb 16
@Juliaacv We are extremely close with our younger son, with him being our baby and living 25 minutes away. Knowing that his dad has expertise on diamonds after seeing many of mine, our son wanted to be sure he was getting what he paid for. He also discussed the diamond buying process with his brother, who bought a flawless diamond for my dil. The final decision was his, as will be his own proposal.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
18 Feb 16
He is hoping to propose as soon as the ring is set. They are making the band for him which can take up to 3 weeks. He wants it in 9 days. He will keep the proposal low key, unlike his brother. His was over the top! Does your son keep you in the loop? I hope it is soon.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48958)
• United States
17 Feb 16
We only bought wedding bands . Our engagement was for only five months and I thought it would be wasted money.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Diamonds are never wasted money. My older son said the ring he bought for his engagement appreciated by 10 thousand since he bought it. Mine has, too, by much more. We are all getting them reappraised for the insurance companies. Perhaps you will get one for a big anniversary gift.
@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Feb 16
Congratulations to your son and his girl friend!
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
17 Feb 16
@DianneN congradulations to your son.. You must be a very proud MOMMY..
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
17 Feb 16
I am glad he has been able to find the diamond he wanted. I am sure you are very happy about his coming engagement.
I did not have a large diamond, I told my fiance that I did not want a big one, and was very happy with the one he chose.
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