It's all about ---THE RING!

[Eclipse]

Originally posted by Munchkin03
I wanted a 2 ct until I actually tried one on in the store. My hands are tiny and it just looked fake.

A salesperson at Bailey's Banks and Biddles (I think that is the name of it) jewelry store once told me that you should always get a ring that looks too big on your hand the first time you try it on. After a while, your eyes adjust to it and it appears smaller!

I know this is true for me. I thought my 1.2 carat ring was HUGE when my husband got it for me, now it's just a regular size. We've discussed upgrading rings, and although I would like a bigger, sparkler (is that right??) diamond, after reading all of the stuff about the diamon mines in Africa I can't in good conscience buy another diamond. I have been seriously thinking about getting a "moissanite" or something like it though. I just need to do some more research. I'm not talking about c.z. you can buy in a regular store, but one of those serious man made diamond that frequently cannot be detected as not "real" with a jeweler's eye-thingie and are hard enough to cut glass, just like a diamond. I'll stick with my little one carat if it looks fake though, even though knowing me I will tell people that it ain't no real diamond! LOL

Question for the ladies: What would you say if your man bought you one of those? Keep in mind that a 2 carat flawless diamond can cost at least $15K, while one of these man made diamonds of same quality (colorless, no inclusions) could be around $1 or 2K or less.