Does Size Matter?

@DianneN (247184)
United States
February 17, 2016 9:44am CST
Stop right there! We all know the answer to that question! But when it comes to choosing diamonds for an engagement ring, size is not the thing that matters. Our younger son spent the last three weeks familiarizing himself about the 4 Cs regarding diamonds: cut, clarity, carats, and color. Why? Because he is planning to get engaged!!!!!! He finally chose a diamond. His jeweler must be relieved after all the stones he had to show and all the visits my son made to him. He is now making by hand the perfect setting my son wants. We are over the moon for him!
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
17 Feb 16
I remember that you wrote that he finally decided to get engaged. Congratulations to your son.
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
17 Feb 16
@DianneN You should ask him to take a video of her reaction. I know you would love to watch the video.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Thanks for remembering. Soon he will have the ring and then propose. She has no idea!!!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
@LadyDuck I'll mention it to him. Good idea!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
17 Feb 16
Congratulations to your son and his lucky lady. Of course size matters. Too much could be embarassing
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Thank you! We are thrilled for them. I, however, prefer the bigger is better theory! Lol!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
17 Feb 16
@DianneN But if it's too big people are nosy and might ask difficult questions. Like 'what do you do with it when you are working/sleeping/washing-up or whatever
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
@mysdianait I never had that problem. We upgraded my original ring for an anniversary gift 10 years ago. My husband wants me to wear it all the time, except traveling to certain countries. It's insured. If someone wants to steal it, they can have it. Lol!
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
18 Feb 16
Congrats for your son and the lucky lady. I wish them all the best. Hopefully, everything goes well.
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
18 Feb 16
@DianneN If it didn't it may be uncomfortable, to say the least. Let's hope it doesn't. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
18 Feb 16
Thank you! Yes, hopefully! Can you imagine if it didn't?????
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• United States
17 Feb 16
I worked for a jeweler at the time of my first engagement and since the owner sold him the ring I know it's a perfect stone. So is the one my current husband gave me. I don't wear y diamonds they are in the safe.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Why are you saving them in the safe? I did, too, but my hubs wants me to wear them. Everything is insured anyway. If a thief tries to take anything, they can have it.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
19 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill I wear two sets of studs in my ears, but no one ever sees them, unless I am facing a strong wind! Lol!
• United States
17 Feb 16
So happy for your son and that you're adding another person to your family. I know how happy you are ...when is the big proposal?? I won't tell
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
As soon as the ring and band are ready, I hope. Lol!
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
17 Feb 16
Congratulations, to your family as it grows it's exciting isn't.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
It is the best!!!! Thank you!
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@aju007 (1460)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
17 Feb 16
Congratulations for your son. I wish them both a very happy married life. I am sure he will be a great husband as he is even so concerned about the diamond he chose for her. She will be really lucky
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Thank you so much! He is a wonderful son, boyfriend, and person in so many ways. I'll try to post a pic of the ring when it's on her finger :)
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@aju007 (1460)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
17 Feb 16
@DianneN That will be great
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• United States
17 Feb 16
How nice Dianne! Congrats to the lovely couple. I hope she will be happy with the choice of ring.
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• United States
17 Feb 16
@DianneN Lovely table you have set too Dianne.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Thank you. I am sure she would be happy with anything!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
@TiarasOceanView Lol! Thank you. That was for Thanksgiving.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Feb 16
This is a very exciting time in your family. Congratulations to you all.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
18 Feb 16
Many thanks! We've waited a long time for this.
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@Juliaacv (51467)
• Canada
18 Feb 16
Well with that decision behind him, I'm sure that the rest will be somewhat easier, or more natural. Do you know when he's planning on asking her or how? I think its so sweet and exciting. We are still waiting for word from our son on his plans, we do not know how far along in the "process" he is.
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@Juliaacv (51467)
• Canada
18 Feb 16
@DianneN Wonderful! No, he's doing this solo, he spoke to Dad about it before the holidays, and now we just keep wondering when. But its still exciting, we'll get the details as soon as they are ready to share them. I'm glad that he's doing this on his own for the most part.
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
18 Feb 16
@Juliaacv We are extremely close with our younger son, with him being our baby and living 25 minutes away. Knowing that his dad has expertise on diamonds after seeing many of mine, our son wanted to be sure he was getting what he paid for. He also discussed the diamond buying process with his brother, who bought a flawless diamond for my dil. The final decision was his, as will be his own proposal.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
18 Feb 16
He is hoping to propose as soon as the ring is set. They are making the band for him which can take up to 3 weeks. He wants it in 9 days. He will keep the proposal low key, unlike his brother. His was over the top! Does your son keep you in the loop? I hope it is soon.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
17 Feb 16
Your son's young lady is very lucky to have such a caring, thoughtful guy that wants to marry her.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
17 Feb 16
@DianneN Oh goodness, wouldn't it be awful if she said no after he'd gone to all that trouble??
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Hopefully, she will want to marry him! Lol!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50546)
• United States
17 Feb 16
We only bought wedding bands . Our engagement was for only five months and I thought it would be wasted money.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Diamonds are never wasted money. My older son said the ring he bought for his engagement appreciated by 10 thousand since he bought it. Mine has, too, by much more. We are all getting them reappraised for the insurance companies. Perhaps you will get one for a big anniversary gift.
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 16
How lovely! And how smart to study up beforehand. I'm sure it will be a lovely ring.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
18 Feb 16
I can't wait to see it. I am proud that he did it on his own, too! Thanks so much.
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@Kboy26 (143)
• Columbia, South Carolina
17 Feb 16
I am not married, but I think the size of the ring does not matter. Many celebrities get married, and they get divorced. They spend six and seven figures on engagement rings for marriages that do not last.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
I agree that the size doesn't matter. However, he wanted to get her something as perfect as she is.
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@Kboy26 (143)
• Columbia, South Carolina
17 Feb 16
@DianneN Your soon to be daughter in law is one lucky woman. He is really going to wow her with this ring.
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@LeaPea2417 (37383)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Feb 16
Congratulations to your son and his girl friend!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Shhhhh. She doesn't know a thing about it, yet! Many thanks!
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
17 Feb 16
either that or they will fly him to the moon.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
He's over the moon with her and vice versa.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
17 Feb 16
@DianneN congradulations to your son.. You must be a very proud MOMMY..
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
Thanks, Bobby. I am very proud of both my boys and my grandchildren, just as you are!
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
17 Feb 16
I hope she says yes.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
I believe she will, unless the band takes too long to make. Lol!
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
17 Feb 16
I am glad he has been able to find the diamond he wanted. I am sure you are very happy about his coming engagement. I did not have a large diamond, I told my fiance that I did not want a big one, and was very happy with the one he chose.
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@Shiva49 (26782)
• Singapore
17 Feb 16
He is indeed very meticulous - I am sort of go by shop recommendation as I am no expert - siva
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Feb 16
He is meticulous in everything he does. When it comes to diamonds, one can be ripped off if they don't know what they are getting.
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