Hubby is sweet enough to let me pick out a new ring every few years. I originally had a simple gold band with about 1 carat round. I loved it. Then I wanted something different and sold it and bought a square diamond in a thin band. Then I got a 2 carat round diamond in a platinum band. It is nice but seems too big for me. I hardly ever wear it. I then got a delicate Tacori wedding band in platinum and fell in love.....Tacori was the most perfect ring. So for my birthday hubby said to pick out a new ring and I did a delicate platinum Tacori engagement ring with tiny diamonds all around the side and had them put a deep blue sapphire stone in. The girl at www.BillBarnes.com jewelry store took her time in finding the perfect stone to fit. I think the stone is about 1 1/4 but precious stones and diamonds measure different and to me it just looks like a one carat stone. I love these two rings more than anything. It is strange but as I got older I feel more drawn to colored stones and not diamonds. I will probably sell my other diamond rings that I never wear to a great jewelry store here in town and get something else from him. I did get a tiny delicate platinum band with a halo design and a 1 carat yellow diamond 2 years ago and it also is another favorite. I wear this ring on my right hand. I also love my bands very thin. I find it uncomfortable to have a wide band on my finger. I think people put "what is your carat weight" as thinking it has to be bigger is better when I feel that smaller is a bit more elegant for me. My sis has a 4+ carat diamond and she flaunts it well but to me it is a bit in your face. She always wears huge jewelry while I have been drawn to delicate things. If you love something be happy wearing it and don't ever let anyone make you feel it is not enough. I have been married 31 years so it is not like I get or would even want a ring every year----maybe once in 4-5 years I will decide on a change.
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and it sparkles like crazy!