The round or the emerald?
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Right now, I like the emerald cut, but I suggest you keep shopping and keep trying on rings. The right ring will call out to you and you shouldn't have doubts. 
Tough call! Some beautiful rings to consider. I have the Tiffany setting in rose gold and I adore it. The Harmony’s centre stone is set low, so it’s easy to look after...
However, I actually really like the emerald cut on your hand!
However, I actually really like the emerald cut on your hand!
Thanks so much for your valuable opinion ladies! I noticed that in US majority of the ladies have rings that are 1ct above - however this size looks too much for my hand hence I’m looking at 0.7 +/-.
I tried the emerald without halo but it just looks very odd on my hand so I prefer the halo version as it has a bit of a rounded edge in comparison, giving a softer look. Am generally not a fan of simple-looking rings. I’m conflicted - I prefer the look of the emerald but like the shine of the round cut.
My hubby is gonna be paying for this one as an anniversary ring so i have to be sure!
I tried the emerald without halo but it just looks very odd on my hand so I prefer the halo version as it has a bit of a rounded edge in comparison, giving a softer look. Am generally not a fan of simple-looking rings. I’m conflicted - I prefer the look of the emerald but like the shine of the round cut.
My hubby is gonna be paying for this one as an anniversary ring so i have to be sure!
Have you considered an emerald with side stones? Flanking it with bullets, trapezoids, or even pear shaped diamonds might give you the sparkle you’re after and soften the edges of the center stone.
I love the way the soleste looks on you. You also need to factor in the wedding band so try them on together. I have the classic solitaire and I love it, I pair it with a diamond band and sometimes a plain knife edge. I would love to get the emerald soleste down the road to wear on my right hand.
My wedding band is not a typical design and isnt a stackable ring as well so that's one less thing to factor!
For stones of this size, I like the round with the classic 6 prong Tiffany setting (this is what I have), the band on the harmony is too wide, which makes the diamond look smaller.
As much as I love emerald cut, I think it only looks good with a bigger stone (at least 3 carat for solitaire, 2.5 carat for halo). A 3+ carat emerald halo is on my wishlist.
As much as I love emerald cut, I think it only looks good with a bigger stone (at least 3 carat for solitaire, 2.5 carat for halo). A 3+ carat emerald halo is on my wishlist.
thanks for your input. yknow, im not quite sure if it's an asian thing but stones that are too large just dont look good. it almost looks fake (personal opinion) and my finger really cant take anything above 1ct.
I actually really love the emerald soleste on you, and have come back to this post just to look at the picture!
Good luck deciding!
Good luck deciding!
thank you! i still have 2 weeks to think it through before i visit the store again. i hope i dont walk out empty handed.. that would be such a bummer for my SA
I just came back from the boutique and after contemplating, I should be going for the harmony band round solitaire instead. Should I take the rose gold band, or the platinum band? Do base it purely on looks and not the hardiness etc.