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shiuri · Sep 23rd, 2008, 06:13 PM

Hey there everyone,

I have been shopping around for a right hand ring. And I came across a very nice and classy garnet ring. Garnet is also my birthstone so I love it even more. The only thing is the garnet is 7.6 carats! Does anyone think 7 carats is way too big or is it ok? My husband happens to think it's giant! Hehe! At first, when I saw it, it was huge! The more I looked at it the more I got used to the size of it and it didn't seem big. So today I revisited the ring...and I couldn't decide if I should shop around some more and find something in the 4 carat range. Advice, please!

Thanks!

twin53 · Sep 23rd, 2008, 07:38 PM

if you like the bigger size then get it especially in a right hand ring! they're supposed to be fun!

Leelee · Sep 23rd, 2008, 08:28 PM

IDK, it might be too big for every day wear. Does it have nice color?

Lululovebags · Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:18 PM

if it looks perfect on your finger and you can well afford it, then i don't see the problem with 7.6 carats! get it so the rest of us can drool over it.....

shiuri · Sep 24th, 2008, 12:41 PM

Hi ladies!

Thanks! It has very good color! I would have bought the ring then and there, but as Leelee mentioned that it may be too big for everyday wear. So I can only show it off on special occasions. But I am in love with it, and have looked around from something similar but a tad smaller. No luck yet! What's a girl to do, right!?!! Can never have too much accessories, right!?!!

jan228 · Sep 24th, 2008, 01:07 PM

I think if you had the right look, you could pull it off as an everyday look (not with sweats, but a polished look). If you had the right attitude, I don't think anyone would look at you weird.

Also, I'm not sure how big it is millimeter-wise, because carat weight for garnets (I'm assuming) gives you a different sized stone that it would in diamond weight.

shiuri · Sep 24th, 2008, 01:21 PM

Hi Ladies....

So I think it's more of 7.0 carat ring instead of a 7.6. But anyways, here's a picture of the ring I've been drooling over. Let me know what you all think!

Cheers!

jan228 · Sep 24th, 2008, 01:25 PM

To me, that's something I could wear on my index finger with a dark pair of jeans, heels, and a fitted blazer.

Also, you could have it reset into a band without the diamonds to make it even more casual.

shiuri · Sep 24th, 2008, 01:29 PM

Hi Jan!

Exactly! I was planning to wear this ring on my index finger! Woohoo!

jan228 · Sep 24th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Lol. I'm the same way... I need a second opinion that supports my own. So now that you have it, go buy the ring that you love.

meluvs2shop · Sep 24th, 2008, 02:27 PM

i say go for it! i wear a big citrine ring on my middle finger almost every day.

lemme see if i can find a pic...

eta: picture

dusty paws · Sep 24th, 2008, 03:25 PM

shiuri i love the cut on that garnet - go for it!

shiuri · Sep 24th, 2008, 03:40 PM

Love your ring Meluv2shop!

It's such a great feeling to know that there are people behind me! Thanks guys! You all are super! Will let you know when I pick it up so I can show a pic of the ring on my finger!

loves · Sep 25th, 2008, 06:02 AM

go for it if you love it. i've a 12 carat blue topaz ring and i love it. it's not too big either and i don't have big fingers

vancleef fan · Sep 25th, 2008, 09:18 AM

It's very pretty, if it looks good on your finger go for it

Sep 23rd, 2008, 06:13 PM	#1
shiuri OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 193	7.6 Carat Garnet Ring Hey there everyone, I have been shopping around for a right hand ring. And I came across a very nice and classy garnet ring. Garnet is also my birthstone so I love it even more. The only thing is the garnet is 7.6 carats! Does anyone think 7 carats is way too big or is it ok? My husband happens to think it's giant! Hehe! At first, when I saw it, it was huge! The more I looked at it the more I got used to the size of it and it didn't seem big. So today I revisited the ring...and I couldn't decide if I should shop around some more and find something in the 4 carat range. Advice, please! Thanks!

Sep 23rd, 2008, 07:38 PM	#2
twin53 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,177	if you like the bigger size then get it especially in a right hand ring! they're supposed to be fun!
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Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:18 PM	#4
Lululovebags Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,557	if it looks perfect on your finger and you can well afford it, then i don't see the problem with 7.6 carats! get it so the rest of us can drool over it.....
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Sep 24th, 2008, 01:07 PM	#6
jan228 Sofa King Banned Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,650	I think if you had the right look, you could pull it off as an everyday look (not with sweats, but a polished look). If you had the right attitude, I don't think anyone would look at you weird. Also, I'm not sure how big it is millimeter-wise, because carat weight for garnets (I'm assuming) gives you a different sized stone that it would in diamond weight.
jan228 Sofa King Banned Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,650

Sep 24th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#8
jan228 Sofa King Banned Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,650	To me, that's something I could wear on my index finger with a dark pair of jeans, heels, and a fitted blazer. Also, you could have it reset into a band without the diamonds to make it even more casual.
jan228 Sofa King Banned Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,650

Sep 23rd, 2008, 08:28 PM	#3
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,415	IDK, it might be too big for every day wear. Does it have nice color?

Sep 24th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#5
shiuri OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 193	Hi ladies! Thanks! It has very good color! I would have bought the ring then and there, but as Leelee mentioned that it may be too big for everyday wear. So I can only show it off on special occasions. But I am in love with it, and have looked around from something similar but a tad smaller. No luck yet! What's a girl to do, right!?!! Can never have too much accessories, right!?!!

Sep 24th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#9
shiuri OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 193	Hi Jan! Exactly! I was planning to wear this ring on my index finger! Woohoo!

Sep 24th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#10
jan228 Sofa King Banned Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,650	Lol. I'm the same way... I need a second opinion that supports my own. So now that you have it, go buy the ring that you love.
jan228 Sofa King Banned Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,650

Sep 24th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#11
meluvs2shop LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,533	i say go for it! i wear a big citrine ring on my middle finger almost every day. lemme see if i can find a pic... eta: picture
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Sep 24th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#12
dusty paws Prada&BalAddict Joined: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9,067	shiuri i love the cut on that garnet - go for it!
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Sep 24th, 2008, 03:40 PM	#13
shiuri OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 193	Love your ring Meluv2shop! It's such a great feeling to know that there are people behind me! Thanks guys! You all are super! Will let you know when I pick it up so I can show a pic of the ring on my finger!

Sep 25th, 2008, 06:02 AM	#14
loves :) Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Love, Luck and Happiness Posts: 2,352	go for it if you love it. i've a 12 carat blue topaz ring and i love it. it's not too big either and i don't have big fingers

Sep 25th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#15
vancleef fan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 961	It's very pretty, if it looks good on your finger go for it
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