Making your Engagement Ring look bigger

Ever wondered how to ensure your diamond engagement ring looks as big, bright and brilliant as possible? There are few simple ways to maximize the size and appearance of your diamond! The secret lies in exceptional diamond cutting, a strategically chosen ring setting and the perfect metal polish. Read on to uncover how these elements can make your diamond appear bigger and sparkle more than ever! 

The Diamond

The first rule to make your diamond engagement ring look bigger is by choosing a diamond with an excellent cut. The cut of the diamond determines how it will interact with light and create an irresistible sparkle. To enhance the carat weight of a diamond and give the appearance of a larger stone, experts advise using diamonds GIA graded as Excellent Cut or above - or Hearts & Arrows Cut.  These cuts create the brightest sparkle and the largest looking stones and give the illusion of a diamond that appears larger than its carat weight.

The idea is to optimise the refraction, reflection and dispersion of light. Diamond cuts with many facets and perfect symmetry are able to glisten the brightest. Round Brilliant Cut diamonds are ideal for looking larger for their carat weight due to their impressive reflective qualities. Their 58 facets allow the light to bounce and reflect out of the diamond at many angles.

Elongated shapes that take up more physical space on your ring finger will also appear larger per carat weight. Ovals, Pear and Marquise cut diamonds will look bigger when worn compared to Asscher and Princess cuts. Each ring style is unique on each hand, so it's essential to choose a diamond ring that complements you personally. At Janai, we always recommend trying on your desired style in person to find the one that flatters your hand and highlights the diamond's size beautifully. 

The Setting

Essentially the most effective way of maximizing the appearance of your centre stone is with a slim band and slim claws. Choosing a slim band and slim claws will make your diamond look larger in comparison. This design will naturally highlight the center stone and show off more of the diamond as there is less gold enclosing the stone, and naturally make your diamond look bigger.

Another tip is framing your diamond in 18ct white gold claws. When the claws are highly polished, the interior of the setting will be highly reflective and behave like a mirror. The claws will then reflect light back into the diamond making it appear up to 20% whiter and brighter - giving the illusion of a larger diamond.

Surrounding your centre stone with glistening diamonds in a Halo or Cluster Setting design will increase the size of the ring without the price of a larger carat stone. Taking up more space on your finger this setting resembles a larger look resembling one bigger diamond when in reality it is a collection of smaller stones.

Lastly, a narrow or tapered band is a clever design trick to make any diamond appear larger. As the band tapers towards the centre it will accentuate any stone and make the diamond appear larger, ensuring it steals the spotlight.

Keep it Clean

The simplest (and often most overlooked) way to make your diamond look bigger is to keep it clean! A clean and polished diamond will always look the largest. For a diamond that really stands out, regular maintenance is key. It's an easy process to clean a diamond ring - simply soak the ring in warm water with a small amount of gentle dish soap, delicately brush the ring with a soft toothbrush and then rinse clean with warm water.

The shinier and more polished the ring the larger it will appear. Regular at-home cleaning and professional cleaning will remove everyday build-up of oil, dirt and debris that can reside on the surface and make the ring appear cloudy. We recommend cleaning your ring once or twice a week. The duller the diamond, the smaller the ring will appear.

Read more: Taking Care of your Engagement Ring

For the best results,  it's recommended to have your diamond rings professionally cleaned every six months. At Janai, we invite our clients for complimentary  professional cleaning for the lifetime of their engagement ring purchase.

Choose from our engagement ring designs in Melbourne or create your own unique engagement ring to make sure your diamond truly stands out.

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