Ring Carat

jennyjuice09

my initial question was dumb.

s-aries8990

I'd say forget about it. You fell in love with the ring for a reason, right?  Do you FEEL ripped off? If you feel like you paid a fair market price, then just relax and wait

bellaluna290

Do you feel ripped off? With your naked eye, you won't be able to tell the difference betwen a diamond that is 6.04mm and one that is 6.44mm.

QueerFemme

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:c7c96c2a-71a7-49e4-a4fe-ac44c67c0204">Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]I am not "officially" engaged yet but the ring has been purchased.  I haven't since I picked it out a couple of weeks ago.  In the meantime, I've been having regret.  I have done additonal research since the purchase and learned that my 1 carat is small - relative to it's facing.  It is a round diamond and measures 6.04mm x 6.14 x 4.05.  However, a very well cut 1 carat should be closer to 6.4mm.  So now I am worried that I was ripped off and it's going to appear small!  I wish I would have gone in with better research but I got caught up in the moment.  I know it's not all about the ring (rather it's about love and the man) but I am an overly analytical person.  Thoughts??
Posted by jennyjuice09[/QUOTE]

You are stressing about absolutely nothing. You need to let this go.  Quickly.

erinlin25

I always thought I wanted the "1 carat princess cut"... until I tried it on and HATED it-- too big for my small little hands.  I fell in love with a 1 carat total weight ring that only has a 1/3 carat round stone but is lined with little diamonds and a diamond band.  Its PERFECT for me.  Your ring will not appear to be "small" trust me.  It's a 1 carat diamond- nothing small about that

jennyjuice09

Thanks for taking the time to respond.  I am slightly OCD and reading the responses puts things into perspective.  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:ef6a1d04-5567-4a1b-8f3a-1f59fcfe64b0">Re: Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]Do you feel ripped off? With your naked eye, you won't be able to tell the difference betwen a diamond that is 6.04mm and one that is 6.44mm.
Posted by bellaluna290[/QUOTE]

thejucheidea

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:eae44fec-25ef-4a84-bc06-8c26fc001458">Re: Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]Thanks for taking the time to respond.  I am slightly OCD and reading the responses puts things into perspective.  In Response to Re: Ring Carat :
Posted by jennyjuice09[/QUOTE]
Like actual documented and diagnosed OCD, or are you using OCD as pretty much a pejorative?

krizzo17

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:7b1e50f9-5770-4748-8d85-2f30c76a7e56">Re: Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ring Carat : Like actual documented and diagnosed OCD, or are you using OCD as pretty much a pejorative?
Posted by ahstillwell[/QUOTE]

FWIW, I happen to have actual documented and diagnosed OCD, and this wouldn't bother me in the slightest.

OP - unless the diamond was advertised to you as being different dimensions than it was, just move on. However, if they told you it was bigger and you later realized it was smaller, I'd say they owe you some money back (but it doesn't sound like that's the case).

thejucheidea

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:335e47b3-00e4-4115-8e5b-8f0fea3c9215">Re: Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ring Carat : FWIW, I happen to have actual documented and diagnosed OCD, and this wouldn't bother me in the slightest.
Posted by krizzo17[/QUOTE]

And one of my best friends has very severe -- in fact, crippling -- OCD, and it upsets her to no end when someone flippantly says that they're 'so OCD' because they have no idea what it's like to have your mind constantly destroying your psyche. I share this opinion with her as someone who has manic depression and hates seeing 'LOL I'M SO BIPOLAR' used like it's no big thing.

krizzo17

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:6d20ef86-e973-4003-9f28-b83efb98e4c3">Re:Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Ring Carat: That's great, but you don't speak for everyone with the condition. I know a lesbian who doesn't get offended when "gay" is used as a put down. That doesn't make it okay to do it.
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

I meant that the carat difference wouldn't bother me, not that using the phrase "I'm so OCD" wouldn't bother me. It annoys the heck out of me. My point was that saying "I'm so OCD" does not automatically equal "and therefore I need my ring to be the prescribed measurements"

Jessa617

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:a1430b65-4fab-4368-a054-f63209dbfbc9">Re:Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]The way you worded this is insulting to everyone whose e rings are smaller than yours, just FYI.
Posted by Liatris2010[/QUOTE]

You need a microscope to see mine, even then, it's still really hard to see.

wittykitty14

XP alert, I detect some bragging...

kmbryant2413

Wow. You sound like such a selfish brat.

krizzo17

And while we're at it, the "d" in OCD is for disorder. One is not OCD, one has OCD.

And I agree, Stage - suddenly, everyone and there sister thinks they're bipolar. I guess "being" OCD just isn't cool anymore

thejucheidea

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:9a94fa3e-4bda-4343-a452-f0b8426bc3d2">Re:Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Ring Carat : I meant that the carat difference wouldn't bother me, not that using the phrase "I'm so OCD" wouldn't bother me. It annoys the heck out of me. My point was that saying "I'm so OCD" does not automatically equal "and therefore I need my ring to be the prescribed measurements"
Posted by krizzo17[/QUOTE]

Ah, okay, I thought that you were saying that it was nbd that she was using OCD in a herp derp fashion.

lyndausvi

Wait?  Are you saying I'm the only one who carries jewelry measuring tools and glass around making sure everyone's diamonds are what carat they say they are?

kmbryant2413

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:4be8fe07-a7b4-4fac-93ec-482d3cc0782d">Re: Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]Wait?  Are you saying I'm the only one who carries jewelry measuring tools and glass around making sure everyone's diamonds are what carat they say they are?
Posted by lyndausvi[/QUOTE]<div><img id="irc_mi" style="margin-top:188px;" src="http://drawception.com/pub/panels/2012/11-18/keP3DDm2tk-12.png" alt="" width="300" height="250" /></div><div>
</div><div>Oh wait.. wrong kind of carat?</div>

Jessa617

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:cf191639-d86d-4818-8d03-f14afebb7967">Re: Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ring Carat : As I think was apparent in the RLS thread the other day, I have similar issues with people flippantly self diagnosing or joking about having RLS.   I think being flippant about anything like that with major life-affecting consequences is insulting to those who actually suffer from it.
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

I'm never going to live this one down am I stage? =)

harper0813

From the title, I thought this was a thread full of people saying how many carats their ring was and I was like WTF?

Sierra524

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:a1430b65-4fab-4368-a054-f63209dbfbc9">Re:Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]The way you worded this is insulting to everyone whose e rings are smaller than yours, just FYI.
Posted by Liatris2010[/QUOTE]

Agreed. It makes you sound really bratty to care about that small of a difference.

I didnt even know what carat my ring was or how much it was worth when I first got it. It was given to my FI by my mother, so I honestly could care less. Its more about where it came from (for me) than how much it is worth or how many carats it has. Everybody who sees it really loves it. Its a lot different than what I thought I wanted. I thought I wanted 1 big rock, but this is a small diamond with little diamons all around the band. I wouldnt change it for anything in the world. Ive been engaged for over a year, and I still have no idea the details of it. I havent even bothered to ask my mom or go get it appraised, because its not going to change how much I already love it.

lyndausvi

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:0da518d1-0cbc-421b-bc2b-08a3c6309354">Re: Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ring Carat : Oh wait.. wrong kind of carat?
Posted by kmbryant2413[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>LIKE</div>

harper0813

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_ring-carat?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:bd5af497-8f81-428e-b3f3-09994933c769Post:5664e499-7223-46eb-b515-1c56ea6d750c">Re: Ring Carat</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Ring Carat : Well I wasn't going to say anything but mine is 450 carats which means it's 2,500 mm wide.  When I wear it you can't even see my hand!
Posted by LingerLonger1[/QUOTE]

<div>Your left arm muscles must be HUGE!</div>