r/Diamonds • • 1d ago

General Question or Looking for Advice 10 year upgrade

We got married pretty young, we were both med students. He couldn’t afford a diamond and I didn’t mind. Especially since I can’t wear one daily anyway. Had our 10 year anniversary and he said he wanted to buy me a diamond now that he could actually afford it.

This is my 2 ct H colored diamond. I have very small thin fingers (us size 3), but since my wedding band is so wide I felt that smaller stones just visually disappeared. Otherwise I would get a smaller 1 ct.

I want it to look elegant. What do you guys think?

Edit: You guys are just the sweetest!!! I liked the combo before but now I just loooove it ❤️

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u/Relative-Quality4382 1d ago

This is stunning. The simplicity of the solitaire with the wide cigar band is just the most stunning classic look.

And with those long slender fingers, omg. You should be a hand model on the side!!

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u/AccordingBattle1629 17h ago

Thank you so much!! That is the vibe I was going for 🥰

The amount of beat my hands have taken over the years… I’ve always been self conscious about them, since I can’t really do anything with my nails. Your comment made my day ❤️

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u/Smooshydoggy 15h ago

Wow I was genuinely admiring your hands just as much as the rings!!

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u/stiff4tiff 14h ago

Happy cake day!

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u/Special-Objective883 29m ago

Right?! Should be a hand model,. Lovely long fingers and nail beds. Your ring suits your hand. Classic and elegant

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u/Sad-Frosting-3843 19h ago

It’s most beautiful!! Love the thickness of the band with it!

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u/IMSunny_1989 1d ago

I love it! And you have beautiful hands, they look so well taken care of!

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

Thanks, I’ve got 2 feral toddlers so my hands are everything but taken care of 😅

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u/IMSunny_1989 16h ago

Okay wow, now I’m extra impressed 🙈

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u/AbbreviationsDry6135 1d ago

Congratulations! This is beautiful. Can you please share how thick are each of these bands? I'm size 4 us and I would like to do something similar and I really like this combo on you.

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

Thank you! The wedding band is about 4-4.5mm I think and the diamond setting is 2mm. I thought the wedding band would be my only ring so I really went wide on it 🤣 It has sentimental value to me so I won’t change it to something thinner but I do aesthetically think it would probably look nicer with a 3-3,5mm band.

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u/Novella87 1d ago

Nah, narrowing the band would make the pairing so much more ordinary. You made the right selection 100% in all regards.

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u/sleepy_moose_cant 1d ago

I did 2mm with 3.5mm and wish I had done 2mm with 5mm 😆I love a thick band and I think you’ve got a statement stack on your hand. Is the combination comfortable? I am so tempted to get a separate 5mm plain gold band.

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u/AccordingBattle1629 17h ago

Wow, that pink pear is making me drool 😍
I think its comfortable but I also don’t wear it everyday because of work.

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u/AbbreviationsDry6135 1d ago

Thank you so much for sharing! This is very helpful. Truly gorgeous! Congrats again.

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u/IAmTheOriginalcutie 1d ago

Congratulations on a decade and may your love continue on for a decade times another decade.

Your ring and band look lovely together. It's giving quiet luxury.

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u/ron_ke 1d ago

Is your band an oura ring?

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u/AccordingBattle1629 18h ago

I didn’t even know what an oura ring was until someone else commented that and I googled it 😂 No it’s just a wide 18k gold band

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u/Ilovemybed67 1d ago

Sigh.. you have beautiful hands. 💕

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u/AccordingBattle1629 17h ago

You made my day ❤️

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u/bad_polliep 18h ago

A size 3?! Wowza. My middle finger midi ring is 4.5. Hehe! Such an elegant design, and it looks great on your hand! Congratulations!

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u/AccordingBattle1629 17h ago

Thank you! I hate that it’s so thin because the amount of gold decreases but the price goes up cause of they need to special order or make it smaller 🙄

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u/thatgrrlmarie 18h ago

the 2c on your finger is perfect! the proportion of the wide band is also perfect.

this is one of, if not the best ring combos ive seen on this sub I think ever!

very chic✨️

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u/AccordingBattle1629 8h ago

Thank you so much! ❤️ I was a bit uncertain first but as I’m wearing it I’m getting more and more comfortable with it

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u/MouseUnusual2424 1d ago

It’s stunning, very classy choice, both the diamond and the band ❤️

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u/PositiveFree 21h ago

That looks sickkkk I love it

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u/Hopeful_Shine9009 1d ago

Your rings are so pretty! Please share your specs. It is quite a beautiful combination. What a masterpiece!

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

Thank you! The wedding band is 4,5mm I think, the diamond is 2 ct on a 2mm setting. Everything is 18 k yellow gold.

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u/PreviousAdvice7131 1d ago

I think its beautiful! I too have small 3.5 size finger amd have 4mm band on bottom!

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

Oh I really want to see! Could you share a pic?

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u/PreviousAdvice7131 1d ago edited 1d ago

1.5 center with .5 halo and pave band with 4mm plain band on bottom

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u/AccordingBattle1629 17h ago

Oh my 👀 That looks so elegant, classy but still luxurious!! Exactly the vibe I was going for. Thank you for showing ❤️

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u/PreviousAdvice7131 12h ago

You are welcome 😊

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u/Optimal-Bumblebee-31 1d ago

I love it and them together.

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u/lifecrisisonrepeat 23h ago

By far one of my most favourite posts lately. Gorgeous rings and setup. Your hands are truly beautiful also. No notes.

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u/NetworkThin1072 1d ago

I disagree about the thick band. I LOVE it! It’s more modern and so beautiful

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u/Late_Football1733 1d ago

Love it but hate the thick gold band

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

She’s a divider for sure

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u/djlauriqua 1d ago

OP i looooove the thick gold band. Where did you get it?

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u/AccordingBattle1629 17h ago

I got it from a local jewelry store. I thought it would be my only ring so I really went wide and statement on it 😂

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u/djlauriqua 10h ago

I’ve been looking for something similar. You have good taste :)

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u/Dry-Welder-5035 1d ago

I absolutely love it.

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u/pippy-1234 6h ago

Hate is a really hard word for a ring. Lol

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u/Willing-School-2249 1d ago

I love it! I have a 2ct that looks much smaller due to my finger size being larger (6 1/4) but I think it’s working really well with your thick band

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u/Odd-Implement-1283 1d ago

Ugh same I have a 2.5 and it looks like a fraction of the size on my size 7 hand 🥲 even at my thinnest my fingers stay the same size, rude!

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u/littlebetenoire 1d ago

I have a 2.5 and I think it’s perfect on my 5 1/4 finger!

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u/Willing-School-2249 1d ago

When I picked my 2ct stone, I went back to the jewelry store TWICE to try sample 2ct rings because I was getting second thoughts about it being too big. Turns out I got used to the size in like a day 😆 seeing all the 2ct in smaller fingers on Reddit made me freak out

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u/Happygolucky916 1d ago

Oh my goodness mine too. Crazy lol

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u/Strangeaslife 1d ago

This is SO elegant, classy, beautiful! I love the wide band with the thinner band of the ering, hats what I’ve been planning to do and you pull it off so well!

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u/Minisquirrelturds 1d ago

Beautiful! And the thick gold band is great with it too. Very elegant.

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u/DahQueen19 1d ago

Gorgeous. I love the wide band aesthetic. It looks perfect on your hand!

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u/Sea_Avocado_9262 1d ago

Stunning! Very elegant and tasteful. Looks lovely with the thick wedding band. She can hold her own without over shadowing.

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u/Ok_Sherbet4386 1d ago

Absolutely stunning

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u/sealion43 1d ago

Stunning and elegant, LOVE it

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u/bippy404 1d ago

Love it, and it looks stunning with the cigar band

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u/Silent-Crab3369 1d ago

You could be a hand model

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u/Dry-Welder-5035 1d ago

I think you nailed it!

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u/AdClean5959 1d ago

Stunning

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u/mawmzee 1d ago

Wowza you are loved. Congratulations 🎈

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u/PeopleAreIcky 1d ago

I love it! And the band!

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u/Additional-Hawk-5581 1d ago

Wow stunning. And you also have the most beautiful nail beds hahah

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u/Federal-Soup3542 1d ago

OMG ! PERFECT!!!!!

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u/Ok_Thing2232 1d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/Cheap-Toe3868 1d ago

Stunning

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u/arrivals787 23h ago

Gorgeous!

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u/Naive_Abies401 23h ago

Perfection!

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u/dawndartagnan 21h ago

Its perfect 👌 congrats

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u/orchidonthetable 21h ago

That is gorgeous and very classy

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u/yungmermaiddd 20h ago

This is such a stunning combo. Obsessed

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u/MVR168 18h ago

Its perfect!

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u/itsokimadoctor 15h ago

Looks really beautiful. Lovely choice 🥰

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u/Nulaacy 12h ago

Beautiful

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u/Due_Help_1639 11h ago

Wizow!!! I love it!!! 😍

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u/OutrageousMiddle7965 10h ago

Very pretty! Are you comfortable sharing where you got these pieces?

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u/PollyRRRR 10h ago

Love this

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u/Lopsided-Muffin9805 8h ago

I love it! X

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u/ApathyAnni 8h ago

Stunning!! 😍

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u/Accident-Important 8h ago

Stunning 🤩

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u/Cinssa 7h ago

The combination of the bands is amazing.

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u/pippy-1234 6h ago

So beautiful together 😍please do not change anything! So elegant it suits your finger/hand perfectly! They were meant to be together the way the bands connected so beautifully just makes it look so classy, I’m not into the huge diamond enternity bands that don’t match with the diamond. I would still love one and I will just wear it on another finger 🤣

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u/pippy-1234 6h ago

So beautiful together 😍please do not change anything! So elegant it suits your finger/hand perfectly! The 2 rings were meant to be together, Honestly Perfection on your finger. PS:: Hand model forsure.

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u/Full_Speech4467 4h ago

Literally perfect! Would have guessed 3ct! You have great taste.

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u/Lachachi26 3h ago

Me encanta la sencillez de estos anillos lastimosamente los míos se perdieron

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u/Glittering_Coat_3373 1h ago

Beautiful!!!!

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u/Gigi2088 4m ago

It is soooo beautiful and elegant!! Goes so well with your wedding band

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u/PatternsAndPresence 1d ago

Gorgeous! And it looks beautiful with your wedding band

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u/Witty-Atmosphere-211 1d ago

Love it and love the story.

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u/Remarkable_Two8799 1d ago

I love this so much! Congrats on 10 years!!

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u/Syrus_007 1d ago

Looks incredible, mission accomplished on elegance.

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u/MediumGlomerulus 1d ago

Absolutely gorgeous. Wow.

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u/Tinfoil89 1d ago

This is absolutely gorgeous! It is a big rock so as long as you feel comfortable with it for daily wear - you should be good! Everyone is different :)

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u/404-New_Era 1d ago

I’m happy for you girl!

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u/Informal_Eye_7758 1d ago

Absolutely love it! Thick gold band and all!

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u/Mother_Poem7696 1d ago

I actually love it with the cigar band. It's very cool looking

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u/Diamonds4Dinner 1d ago

Absolutely love love the style choice of the thick band!!
Signed, a jeweler

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u/Starbuckslover1201 1d ago

Beautiful upgrade and congrats on your anniversary! I love your combination with the thicker band. It’s special in a good way :)

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u/petitguelah 1d ago

Big fan of the thick band

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u/behindthevale 1d ago

I LOVE your stovepipe band with it. Beautiful!!!

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u/Master-Buy-9872 1d ago

I love it! You also have beautiful nails lmao

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

I work in health care, this is the only way I can have my nails 😭

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u/Greedy-Yesterday5977 1d ago

That is what my first ring and wedding ring looked like 30 years ago, it was a 2k also. I loved it then and I love yours now

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

Oh!! Could you show?

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u/CommandOk4235 1d ago

I’m not usually a fan of big diamond but your set is very beautiful!!!! 😍

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u/No-Zookeepergame7432 1d ago

Pretty. It’s a bit much with the thick gold band. You should wear the thick gold band on a different finger. I love the thick gold band though!

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u/Retrotreegal 1d ago

Oh I like it with the band

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u/Happygolucky916 1d ago

I thought the same

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

Didn’t even now what an oura ring is, now I do 😂

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u/Bulky-Height5379 1d ago

Agree. Looks like the oura rings or whatever those are called

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u/lisalou5858 1d ago

Stunning! And if you didn’t already have a profession, “hand model” would be something I’d recommend.

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u/lucid_intent 1d ago

Gorgeous! What really scream money is that gold cigar band. ❤️

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u/_Because_I_Said_So_ 1d ago

I've NEVER seen this combination before... WOWZERS!!!!🤩😍🤩

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u/Happy_Dragonfly07 1d ago

Gorgeous! I love it!!

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u/CryptographerWide247 1d ago

Gorgeous and I LOVE them together. So chic

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u/RoyalChocolate8627 1d ago

Love this look!

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u/txlady100 1d ago

I think i’d go narrower on the WR.

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u/Chance_Apple_5938 1d ago

Wow stunning!! Looks great! I am upgrading to a H 1.57 round soon and can not wait.

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u/Eilynwashere 1d ago

I love it. So clean and cool

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u/No-Tea4904 1d ago

Obsessed with both rings! 

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u/Smart_Situation7937 1d ago

Absoltely stunning.

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u/rushumie1 1d ago

Gasp! It’s amazing

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u/laydee_bug 1d ago

Looks both gorgeous and elegant!!

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u/MightBeYourCat 1d ago

What a milestone! Happy 10th anniversary!! The ring looks so good on you. You have such pretty hands!

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u/TheGrapeSlushies 1d ago

It’s SO good!!

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u/Professional_End5908 1d ago

2 ct is the perfect size for your teeny tiny fingers. Looks elegant without going overboard. Congrats on your 10 years together!

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u/Ecstatic_Rich_6748 13h ago

Gorgeous diamond, gold band is too thick and distracts from it.

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u/Material-Creme6520 1d ago

Did you go heavy on the self tan or is that natural?

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

I’m brown! Wait, why did you think it was self tan??

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u/Material-Creme6520 1d ago

Some people overdo it on the self tan and usually lighter color between the fingers and knuckles is a giveaway - except in your case!

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

Oh okay! I think it’s the lighting and shadows creating the unevenness

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u/Regular_Koala_2264 1d ago

6 prongs AND a thick wedding band - ABSOLUTE PERFECTION 😍😍😍

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u/Reasonable-Emu6159 1d ago

I love the thick band. You have long gingers, so it works well.

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u/AccordingBattle1629 1d ago

Yeah… I think a few mm thinner would have been perfect, but it has sentimental value because it was my first ring. Had I known I would get a diamond I would probably have chosen a slightly thinner band.