6 rings that require a workout

It’s easy to want to hate girls who have engagement rings larger than their knuckles, but we really should feel bad for them. We wouldn't want to wear diamonds so large that they make us break out in a sweat every time we lift our precious finger. We’re going to keep telling ourselves that as we pine over these serious stunners.

Baguette band

As if this center stone wasn’t large enough, a three-tiered band with baguette diamonds helps hold up this rectangular rock

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Your finger will be perfectly toned after just a day of wearing this stunning ring.

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Engagement ring by Timeless Designs

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Floral appeal

Not only is this diamond surrounded by a halo setting that is then encircled by a ring of mini marquise dazzlers, but the band is also a split-shank design, which means you get two tiers of pave diamonds.

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It’s a workout just saying all that!

Engagement ring by Parade Design

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Oval wonder

Sometimes the best setting for a major diamond is a simple one.

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This oval stone looks perfectly elegant set against two side stones.

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Engagement ring by Kwiat

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Extravagant emerald cut

Time to start flexing those muscles, because wearing this 18-carat mosaic diamond ring will definitely make you sweat (perhaps just from the sheer excitement of owning such a beauty).

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Engagement ring by Simon G. Jewelry

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Diamond in the round

A round center stone surrounded by a halo of round diamonds gives off optimum brilliance and has a dazzling effect.

Engagement ring by Jacob & Co.

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Eye of the Diamond

This mesmerizing ring with a marquise diamond set horizontally (a major trend right now) is worthy of its own theme song.

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Engagement ring by Tacori

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