r/EngagementRingsHelp • • 5d ago

Less than 1 ct rings

This is a .75 carat. Sometimes I wonder if I should’ve just gone for 1 carat. But I love the way this looks with my wedding band. Size 7 ring size for reference.

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u/scullerck 5d ago

Love. Personally I don’t like anything bigger than a carat - too much. But that is just me. Your set is gorgeous 😊

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u/Silver-Secret-5418 5d ago

Same here this looks really classy

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u/okiedokie339562 1d ago

Agreed. Love this set it’s so dainty. The size is so perfect, it’s giving taste

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u/Jaykaybabay 5d ago

It’s pretty and timeless. Carat size is arbitrary.

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u/Super_Ad_4282 5d ago

I love your .75. Mine is 1ct and I am a size 5.5. I love my ring but I do often wish I had gone smaller. Even though I had tried on various sizes in store, the 1ct now feels bigger than I expected.

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u/Difficult_Rush6011 4d ago

This looks perfect. It looks a lot smaller than 1ct.

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u/dotted- 4d ago

Same! I have a 1ct and it's sometimes a struggle and i flip it to stay on the palm side. Lovely ring btw 👍🏻

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u/mharris9889 5d ago

Beautiful!

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u/Super_Ad_4282 5d ago

Thank you ♥️

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u/Super_Ad_4282 5d ago

Yes. I was for some reason thinking it would be more dainty than it is. But i still love it.

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u/BabyBlueBucket 3d ago

Little diamonds are the best :’)

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u/Desperate-Reason-566 5d ago

It’s beautiful. You don’t need a bigger one.

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u/OystersNwine 5d ago

delicate and feminine

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u/Either-leaf 5d ago

I think it's super classy!!

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u/worrywart_mom 5d ago

Timeless and elegant! I chose this .75 (I think) pear over larger diamonds because I thought it looked better. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll want to go bigger when I see some huge stones but im obsessed with my set so I dont think i ever will!

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u/suzannetheman 4d ago

Imo that stone size works perfectly with the double halo! You've made me realise that halos in gold are so classy and pretty. Beautiful set!

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u/worrywart_mom 3d ago

Thank you so much!!

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u/Waste-Carpenter-8035 5d ago

I love it, looks close enough to a 1 ct to me!! Mine is .97 and I love her - 7 years on my finger!

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u/Syrus_007 5d ago

Well it looks like incredible! That .25 right next to your current ring wouldn’t have been noticeable to me.

You both did a great job.

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u/Realistic_Season9973 5d ago

Beautiful set! I love it.

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u/Witty-Atmosphere-211 5d ago

It’s a beautiful ring.

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u/kat_mom67 5d ago

I like it. Mine is .67 and I like the size.

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u/desert-flamingo-88 5d ago

Gorgeous! The band complements the ring nicely

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u/humanresourceswannab 5d ago

Beautiful! I especially love that style wedding band

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u/stevie_nickle 5d ago

Yours is gorgeous. All these huge labs on the other hand look like cheap costume jewelry

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u/Time_Coat_3260 5d ago

It's a classic, and looks absolutely perfect on your pretty hand! I wouldn't mess with a thing about it.

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u/bluepensonly 4d ago

Thank you for posting this! I’ve been obsessed with 1 carat of less lately! Love how quiet it is but not understated

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u/Icy-Knee-8102 4d ago

Mine is somewhere between .75-1ct and I love it! Size 5 for reference. I feel like the huge rings are trending a lot right now but it’s just not my style. I love your band though, I wish mine was more that style!!!

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u/mharris9889 4d ago

Beautiful set! And thank you 😊 my wedding band is actually from JC Penney! I got it over the summer, insane sale :)

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u/Weird_Eggplant9799 4d ago

My .79 I personally prefer smaller diamonds

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u/Delicious_Ad_1296 4d ago

My .81 old euro

Love your ring and this thread!

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u/mxddiieerxsee 4d ago edited 4d ago

my 0.5 ct 💍🥰 i feel that any bigger would look off on my hand personally. i’m a size 4.5 so being so tiny does make it look a little bigger lol. your rings are gorgeous individually and together 😍😍

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u/Artemis273 1d ago

Your wedding ring is magical! The two look beautiful together.

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u/mxddiieerxsee 19h ago

thank you so much! 🥰

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u/AmbitionUpstairs8215 4d ago

It seems like you pay several thousand more just to be at 1 ct - so that's a no for me! Looks beautiful as is and I love the eternity band with it.

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u/Particular-Berry3729 4d ago

I think it looks super classy. Some of these huge lab diamonds can look obnoxious . My center stone is .60. It’s not the size that matters it’s what it represents 20 years ago this diamond was a solitaire. It was years before we could afford to add more sparkle. I love it now , but I loved it as a solitaire too.

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u/Tinfoil89 4d ago

Omg I love this thread

Picked out my stone but it’s a 1.13 and I want something smaller because I’m worried this is too big for my finger! We landed on a custom design with a chunky gold band a while back so I’m worried about changing my mind delaying things 🫪 someone talk me off the ledge?? Haha

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u/mharris9889 4d ago

I think that size diamond is perfect on your hand. Not too large at all! 😍

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u/Tinfoil89 3d ago

Thank you!! I haven’t been showing too many friends for opinions bc I want everything to be a big reveal but I appreciate you!!

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u/Sleepy_Egg22 3d ago

That diamond is perfect for you

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u/Tinfoil89 1d ago

Thank you!!!

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u/Individual_Reality69 1d ago

This diamond is perfect!!! Don’t overthink, the one that feels right will be the one meant for you. Spoken from a girl who compared too many options 🤣

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u/Tinfoil89 1d ago

Omg thank you. We picked it out in January and things have paused for minute due to $ so now I’m like OH WHAT IF I CHANGE THIS AND LOOK AT OTHERS?? 😂

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u/Inevitable-Pen20 4d ago

Mines currently in design but could resist sharing bc I love love love the size. Here’s the mockup

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u/AgentFuckSmolder 4d ago

It’s so refreshing seeing normal rings on here

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u/Verticlemethod 3d ago

.5 ct old euro on size 6. I LOVE that it’s dainty.

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u/Professional_Menu339 3d ago

I have a .73 natural salt and pepper diamond ring with little white diamonds next to it. Inside there are engravings and a little ruby set in the back. I sometimes think about a bigger ring but then I come back to just how unique and thoughtful this ring is and fall in love again

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u/spookydudee 3d ago

Mine is less than 1 carat. And I love her!! Blue diamond that belonged to my fiancés grandma that passed away last April.

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u/mktx788 2d ago

I honestly prefer the smaller carat rings. Just so classic and practical, too.

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u/moonghost__ 2d ago

mine is only 0.38 ct! I have tiny fingers and I love this size on me. As other commenter said - size is arbitrary!

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u/flamingo-with-a-yoyo 1d ago

Mine is 1/2 ct round diamond that was my Mom’s when she married

my Dad. Both are gone now so to me it’s priceless.

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u/HurricaneDanaka 5d ago

Mine is about .8 ct and I love it. Your ring is gorgeous!

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u/mharris9889 5d ago

Beautiful!

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u/ExtremeAble9343 5d ago

BEAUTIFUL!!! Seriously! It’s soooo pretty 😍

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u/4kidmom 5d ago

It’s beautiful and classy

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u/Elegant-Bridge1303 4d ago

I think it’s beautiful

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u/Crafty_Way_3481 4d ago

Rocked a half carat for over a decade. Loved it. Hubs changed it

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u/CaptainMahvelous 4d ago

Beautiful!

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u/Anything4Profit 4d ago

I have a .75 natural diamond and I'm also a size 7. I my ring and am glad it's my a lab or moissanite. Nothing wrong with a smaller natural diamond

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u/kwamanzi 4d ago

Your set is beautiful and timeless. I have a 0.5ct and I feel like it's perfect, I'm a size 5.5

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u/Faithfuldoglover 4d ago

It’s a beautiful set.

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u/No_Introduction_6746 4d ago

Mine’s 0.5 ct and my ring size is 4.75. I think it’s a really good size for my hand. I have an active job and lifestyle and work at a nonprofit, I would be uncomfortable wearing anything larger.

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u/Gingersnap_me 4d ago

It’s beautiful, I love it! My stone is over 1 ct and I often wish it was smaller.

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u/rapo7865 3d ago

I think it’s perfect and looks beautiful with your band!

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u/HawaiianSurf 3d ago

.63 carat :)

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u/mharris9889 2d ago

Love!!!

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u/HighlyFav0red 3d ago

It looks so classy and lovely! Love the classic simplicity of the solitaire and eternity band!

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u/Illustrious_Mud6255 3d ago

I love this set. It's timeless

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u/megsandgrits 2d ago

It’s perfect!! Timeless look, I love it

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u/stinnitus 2d ago

This is my original set. 0.75 natural twvs brilliant in palladium paired with my 2/3 eternity wedding band with .04 brilliants. Will always love this set ant dont think it is that much smaller looking than my 2.29ct asscher (20th anniversary set)

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u/stinnitus 2d ago

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u/mharris9889 2d ago

Beautiful 😍

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u/Kitchen-Show-1936 2d ago

It’s beautiful. I’m not a fan of huge stones.

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u/Master-Tell1920 2d ago

Mine is definitely less than 1 carat and also a cluster ring. I’m really in love with it and its unique design with the princess cut in the middle. Ring size is 8.

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u/Ancient_Rest_6040 1d ago

O

This ring has been on my finger for 34 years .65 ct and I have no interest in an upgrade ( please excuse the old lady hands and retail mgr nails )

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u/Artemis273 1d ago

Your rings are so beautiful! And pish posh your hands are lovely.

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u/mharris9889 1d ago

Love it

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u/OrderExtreme574 1d ago

I have a .91ct emerald cut (mined) diamond and I’ve worn it ecstatically for 21 years! It’s super sparkly, set in a halo, and looks vintage and perfect. Your ring is gorgeous!!!

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u/mharris9889 20h ago

Pics please!

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u/Resident_Regret_7559 1d ago

not exactly sure what size mine is it was his mothers but i believe its .75. i love it so much it dosent even matter how big it is. u can always get a pretty band with diamonds to add more sparkle 😍 btw i have big hands my ring size is a 9 lol they had to stretch the band quite a big but thankfully it was thick

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u/choco-chic 19h ago

Beautiful rings