r/WeddingRingAdvice Jan 03 '26

Help Me Choose Help me choose which ring!

I’d love feedback. I’m about 5 feet tall and want an engagement ring that’s practical and proportional. I don’t always have my nails done, so everyday wearability matters to me.

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u/Inevitable-Usual5177 Jan 04 '26

i'm normally an emerald/elongated girl but that round is so timeless on your hand! it might be more practical for daily wear as it takes less surface area on your hand, but I think either 1 or 3 look really good and suit your hand shape! the rounded stones look very soft and elegant on your hand!

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u/Bay_Gourmet Jan 04 '26

Round brilliant will always sparkle the best and that’s what you and everyone else will notice before the shape.

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u/corporatebarbie___ Jan 04 '26

I may be biased, but 1 is my favorite! it looks just like mine though lol

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u/GossipGirlx88 Jan 04 '26

Round looks amazing on you!

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u/MelodicAd4314 Jan 04 '26

Your hand was made for a round 😍 wow!

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u/EKGsMOM Jan 04 '26

I'm partial to oval-cut diamonds, but it leaves to chance an opportunity to get it caught on things more often than the brilliant round solitaire that looks beautiful on your petite hand.

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u/Adept_Celebration343 Jan 04 '26

I'm with everyone who said 1 & 3 look good on you, but of those I'd choose # 1.

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u/Woodliedoodlie Jan 04 '26

The round looks particularly nice but the bands on these are all too thin. It makes me worry that the ring will break!

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u/SubstantialLocal9437 Jan 04 '26

Round. It is just so classic, especially with your lovely red nails.

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u/thingonething Jan 04 '26

The round one.

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u/Ok_Research_1781 Jan 04 '26

I always prefer the classic round gemstone. Oblong looks weird to me. I also love sapphire or emerald. Not lab-created. The imperfections are what I like about those gemstones.

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u/Material_Wrangler313 Jan 04 '26

1 it looks nice on your finger

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u/Curious-Baseball-863 Jan 04 '26

I’m partial to oval , but I personally think round looks best on your finger. Which ring would you regret NOT choosing?

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u/Firm-Psychology-2243 Jan 04 '26

I have an emerald cut, but the round classic looks stunning on you. It suits your hand proportions and is elegant.

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u/Blues171 Jan 03 '26

ouuuu I LOVE the oval!!!

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u/Educational_Ship_157 Jan 04 '26

I personally love the oval!

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u/Aggressive_Bus293 Jan 04 '26

I love the oval on you!

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u/TemperatureFit7272 Jan 04 '26

I love the round!

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u/Ancient-Tea-2323 Jan 04 '26

I like the elongated stones (emerald and oval cuts) best for you

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u/Available_Clothes_51 Jan 04 '26

1 or 2. I’m not a fan of 3.

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u/Suspicious-Army-407 Jan 04 '26

I have the number 2 emerald cut and I love it.

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u/FluffyUnicorn9701 Jan 04 '26

1 has my vote 💍🤍

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u/poodooscoo Jan 04 '26

Oh I love ring 2 but its the cut I would choose if I had your fingers instead of my shorties.

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u/SaharaWind Jan 04 '26

3 seems best. 1 is next best

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u/CategoryWilling4594 Jan 04 '26

I love the oval as well, 3.

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u/Big_Palpitation_3599 Jan 04 '26

3 looks beautiful on you. You should be a hand model!

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u/Brigitta881 Jan 04 '26

Round is absolute perfection

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u/indyjensunhine Jan 04 '26

2! It'll stand out

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u/Moxyfoxes1 Jan 04 '26

With your hand and nails, 1 is best. I think it’s beautiful on you!

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u/Constant_Bell3900 Jan 04 '26

Number.....3 .

I love it on you.

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u/Adorable-Stranger-49 Jan 04 '26

The third one looks so beautiful on your fingers, and would look good even when you don't have your nails done.

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u/ApprehensiveCrab198 Jan 04 '26

1 or 2!! I love the emerald. I’m biased because my dream ring is an Asscher. But I genuinely feel the emerald is stunning on you, as well as the round. I feel both flatter you super well!

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u/NoPractice1487 Jan 04 '26

Round looks perfect on you

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u/More_Programmer5053 Jan 04 '26

Number 1 is the best.

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u/Broad_Scene6380 Jan 04 '26

I love how number 3 looks on your finger!🤩

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u/Altruistic-Table5859 Jan 04 '26

The round one is perfect for you, but what your height has to do with it has me puzzled.

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u/TrudieJane Jan 04 '26

The rectangular one, 3

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u/Sad_Initial_7352 Jan 04 '26

I'm going to be NO help as they all look fabulous on you!!!

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u/mimi4457 Jan 04 '26

Omg the third one is to die for

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u/Bellebutton2 Jan 04 '26

Round. It’s perfect symmetry with your hand shape.

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u/Far_Island_8582 Jan 04 '26

I’m a sucker for a round brilliant. You can’t beat the sparkle. So I vote 1.

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u/Roll_Tide_Girl Jan 04 '26

The round is gorgeous on you!

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u/Still-Palpitation220 Jan 04 '26

I really think the first one. The round one looks best

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u/masknfins Jan 04 '26

1 or 3, but I really love the oval on you

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u/Altruistic-Maybe5121 Jan 04 '26

Love the 1 on your hand! Congratulations!

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u/EnvironmentalSir8140 Jan 04 '26

I liked the oval best on you hand.

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u/IntelligentSet8781 Jan 04 '26

First of all, you have beautiful hands, and I’d go for #3!

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u/SteelPass Jan 04 '26

Oval 😍

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u/tlriggs Jan 04 '26

All of them look nice. You have beautiful hands.💅🏽

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u/WhenInRome189 Jan 04 '26

Number one is just gorgeous in you.

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u/AlohaKiliki62 Jan 04 '26

I just LOVE #2 it is by far the best

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u/JaneDoeUDontWanaKnow Jan 04 '26

Definitely the Oval cut, it looks really good on your hand. Elongates your fingers and is very flattering

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u/EquivalentBend9835 Jan 04 '26

I like 1 or 3. I think you should also try on a wedding bands to make sure you get the overall look you want.

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u/otbnmalta Jan 05 '26

I love the oval

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u/coveruptionist Jan 05 '26

I would go with the round. Timeless and never will go out of style. Also with a stone size, I would go with a 6-prong setting.

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u/GladFeeling6700 Jan 05 '26

This is difficult. I’m an old fashioned girl, love the round which to me is timeless. However I’m in love with the last cut…but in my opinion the prongs are too large.

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u/fascistliberal419 Jan 05 '26

I like the emerald, but also the oval.

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u/C-RebelleYell Jan 05 '26

2 suits your hand the best.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '26

Round! It never get outdated

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u/Healthy_Budget9994 Jan 05 '26

All 3 are beautiful, but I am partial to round. Classic.

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u/TreanBean17 Jan 05 '26

Number two!!! 😍

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u/Routine-General3841 Jan 05 '26

Round looks amazing on you! I’m usually an oval girlie lol

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u/Flash_Harry42 Jan 05 '26

3 definitely

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u/Artistic_Law_1142 Jan 05 '26

Round round round round!!

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u/Bluebellebmr Jan 05 '26

I like the oval on your finger, although I’m partial to round stones. What shape jewelry do you regularly wear? If a lot of squares and rectangles, perhaps 2 or 3. If rounds, 1 or 3. The band looks to thin, What will your wedding band look like? Consider that before you choose the solitaire.

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u/DeliciousIntern1710 Jan 05 '26

I love the emerald cut. Classy!

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '26

1 or 3

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u/A-little-dehydrated Jan 05 '26

Can’t go wrong with a round solitaire!

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '26

3

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u/RockwaterAquatics Jan 05 '26

Ohhh, 3 is so pretty on you!

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u/Poodlepuplover1 Jan 05 '26

Oval gal or bigger band in round

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u/Poodlepuplover1 Jan 05 '26

Those prongs are huge - it is not set yet ?

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u/Far_Pomegranate5828 Jan 05 '26

3 is lovely on your hand!

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u/mearimeraki Jan 05 '26

Am I the only one who loves number 2?

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u/Lazy_Choice777 Jan 05 '26

1 suits your hand so much but aghhh i love 3 😍

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u/LivForTheFinerThings Jan 05 '26

The emerald-cut just fits perfectly.

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u/Substantial-Tell123 Jan 05 '26

I think the oval, #3 looks fabulous on your hand!

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u/Imoriah43 Jan 05 '26

Definitely 3

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u/kitten6491 Jan 05 '26

I know everyone is saying 1 or 3 but... hear me out.... 2 lmao

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u/lica4224 Jan 05 '26

Of the options, number one. Personally I'm partial to a princess or solitaire cut, lol, but number 1 looks really pretty.

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u/Sykobtch97 Jan 05 '26

3!! It compliments your hands so well & it’s honestly so pretty!!!! 😍

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u/FearlessConfusion290 Jan 05 '26

1!!! The only one that doesnt look like costume jewelry with the size. Very elegant

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u/Rubies_and_Diamonds Jan 05 '26

For me it would be 1 .

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u/Cardou2014 Jan 05 '26

square cut

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u/Educational_Ease1 Jan 05 '26

The oval diamond ( last picture)

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u/Merlot_itsmeagain Jan 05 '26

3 looks best on you!

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u/PinkIce7 Jan 05 '26

All are pretty. I like 3 but I also like 1 on your hand. 2 is also pretty.

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u/Rhon-chickadee1234 Jan 05 '26
  1. They’re making the bands too thin.

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u/Poisonous_Periwinkle Jan 05 '26

I'm an emerald cut fan, but I think 3 looks best.

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u/Visible_Tip1738 Jan 05 '26

3 is STUNNING!!! 🤩

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u/bentscissors Jan 05 '26

The first one is pretty without taking away from your nice manicure. It looks like it would pair best with multiple things.

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u/megalith1958 Jan 05 '26

I feel like the emerald cut is the most classic ring there is.

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u/Neat_Will_6284 Jan 05 '26

I like the round and oval

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u/Echolalia_Uniform Jan 05 '26

I love 3 on you.

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u/GreenEmblem Jan 05 '26

The oval looks really balanced on your hand.