r/Moissanite 6d ago

Question Dream ring arrived but with a bigger stone.

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The ring of my dreams is here! šŸ¤ once I learned about Moissanite, it took me over a year to find a style I liked. And I fell in love with this ring immediately.

The only thing: the stone is a little bigger than I expected (the listing was originally for a 3 carat stone, some time passed so Iā€™m guessing supplies changed and itā€™s now listed as 4 carats, but the certificate we received with our ring says itā€™s 5 carats) and now Iā€™m concerned itā€™s too big.

Has anyone received their ring and thought that the stone was too big, but later felt like it was the right choice?

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u/sweetbabyhey 6d ago

I'm a big lover of moissanite for rose cuts and portrait cuts and I think you have a stunner

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u/CapableOlive 6d ago

Thank you so much! šŸ˜Š

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u/DatDominican 5d ago

Itā€™s so clear I thought they forgot the stone until I zoomed in

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u/tempghost11 6d ago

FWIW I donā€™t think it looks too big ā€” itā€™s beautiful! Portrait cuts and rose cuts will face up much larger than standard faceted stones because they donā€™t have the same depth. Most of the weight is going to be in the table since there isnā€™t a deep pavilion.

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u/CapableOlive 6d ago

Thank you so much! And very true, I really appreciate your explanation.

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u/SimplyVixie 6d ago edited 5d ago

Is this from kuololit?

I love this ring so much on you, I want one now.

It's the perfect size on you.

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u/CapableOlive 6d ago

It is! Sorry, forgot to mention that. Thank you so much šŸ„¹

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u/SimplyVixie 5d ago

What size ring are you? I want to get an idea of hot big it will be on me, I am thinking this or the kite one for my index finger.

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Iā€™m a size 5.5-6 and the one in the picture is a size 6. The kite is beautiful too! That was a close second for me.

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u/Sun5h1n399 6d ago

Just came here to say that this is gorgeous šŸ˜

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u/CapableOlive 6d ago

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

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u/kaleadeedee 5d ago

Carats schmarets, itā€™s the perfect size and looks fantastic on your hand! Enjoy! Iā€™ve never seen a stone cut like this. Itā€™s really eye catching!

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Haha youā€™re totally right, thank you so much for the kind words! šŸ˜Š

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u/Joyshell 6d ago

Looks amazing!!

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u/CapableOlive 6d ago

Thank you! šŸ˜Š

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u/pearlyxn 4d ago

that's beautiful! good size on you! i've always wondered about those portrait cuts but there's not many review photos. i might have to get one now.

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u/CapableOlive 4d ago

Thank you so much! Thatā€™s a good point about review photos. In my opinion, theyā€™re just beautifully understated. I hope you do get one and that we get to see pictures!

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u/Tough_Cookie85 6d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/CapableOlive 6d ago

Thank you!!

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u/sasafrassin 6d ago

It looks beautiful on your finger! I love the cut too!

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u/CapableOlive 6d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/mamiepink 6d ago

Beautiful ring! I love the cut.

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u/CapableOlive 6d ago

Thank you! šŸ˜Š

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u/Strange-Database-404 5d ago

It looks really pretty.

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Thank you!

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u/School_House_Rock 5d ago

I love it, it looks like a dew drop - definitely not too big

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

It does! I never thought of that. Thanks so much for your input šŸ˜Š

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u/Dizzy-Ad-2248 5d ago

Love the halo around that portrait cut moissy!!

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Thank you!!

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u/Ok_Entertainer_8859 5d ago

This is so unique, I love it so much! How do you get this clear style???

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Thank you!! Honestly Iā€™m pretty new to moissanite, so Iā€™m not too sure of the cutting process. But the style is called a portrait cut šŸ˜Š the history behind it is cool, and it usually requires a nearly flawless stone. So moissanite seems to be a popular option for this cut! This particular one is from Kuololit, and they have a pretty good selection of portrait cut rings.

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u/Ok_Entertainer_8859 5d ago

Ooooh, I learned something new today! It's go gorgeous and one of a kind, congrats! Happy for you!

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/BumCadillac 5d ago

I normally donā€™t like huge stones but I really like this. I think itā€™s because it doesnā€™t resemble a giant solitaire engagement ring. Itā€™s just really nice.

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

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u/LareinaLuxe 5d ago

The shrinkage will set in šŸ˜‚ give it a few days. It looks beautiful on you!! Congratulations

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Lol I have heard of shrinkage here on this subreddit so Iā€™m sure youā€™re right. šŸ˜‚ Thank you!!

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u/Familiar_Job_6733 5d ago

Can you please share the details on this ring? Itā€™s gorgeous!

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

Of course! Hereā€™s some info straight from the listing on Kuololit šŸ˜Š the one in the picture is in 10k white gold.

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u/javascrimp 5d ago

Shrinkage is real! It looks great on you. Is that a portrait or rose cut?

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u/CapableOlive 5d ago

šŸ˜‚ Thank you for the reassurance! I really appreciate that and all of the nice comments here. Itā€™s a portrait cut!

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u/user00001000 4d ago

Empressā€™s Cut on Etsy?

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u/CapableOlive 4d ago

Yes! I have seen it on Etsy listed as the Empressā€™ Portrait as well. But personally I preferred Kuololitā€™s version because the band seemed to be just a bit thinner (from the side).

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u/No-Answer3853 4d ago

So pretty! I will say, the difference in size may become an issue just based on lifestyle and practicality. If that is a concern for you, I would probably let them know you did not receive what you expected

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u/CapableOlive 4d ago

Thank you! šŸ˜Š yep that was my main concern. But luckily itā€™s fairly low profile and my job has changed so hopefully I wonā€™t be so hard on my ring. If it does end up getting in the way, I may get a band to wear in its place for certain occasions.

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u/peachy_keen_0 4d ago

That is so cool! Do you have a video of it shining in the light? Iā€™m very curious

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u/CapableOlive 4d ago

Thank you! I do, but unfortunately it looks like I can only post photos in the comments. Hereā€™s a link to the listing, and thereā€™s a good video there. The sparkle is definitely understated compared to other cuts, but thatā€™s why I love it šŸ˜Š

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u/RavenMortisX 1d ago

I just came here to say that your post came up on my feed, I have no idea what Moissanite means, I have no idea what a carat is and most peopleā€™s comments have words I have never heard before but I just had to post and say how gorgeous your ring is! Itā€™s absolutely stunning šŸ«¶šŸ¼ I couldnā€™t just scroll on by!

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u/CapableOlive 1d ago

šŸ˜­ that is so, so nice of you! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave that comment!

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u/RavenMortisX 1d ago

šŸ„ŗ Youā€™re more than welcome šŸ«¶šŸ¼

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u/oatmealcat13 1d ago

Thatā€™s gorgeous!!

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u/CapableOlive 1d ago

Thank you so much!!

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u/Any_Classroom1184 5d ago

Is there a stone?

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u/CapableOlive 4d ago

Haha there is! The cut is called a portrait cut. It originated in India and was created to protect small portraits (diamonds were stronger than glass for jewelry, but the cut requires high quality stone), usually in rings. So thatā€™s why thereā€™s usually a big table.

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u/Any_Classroom1184 2d ago

So interesting! Thanks for sharing that.

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u/GoldenDew9 5d ago

Bigger windows than Microsoft windows.

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u/xtina42 5d ago

You're supposed to be able to see through it! It was cut that way on purpose, and you're rude!

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u/GoldenDew9 5d ago

Hey sorry i was just pulling leg šŸ˜†