When it comes to choosing a handmade diamond ring, it's so important to consider what shape of diamond cut, setting and band style suits the wearer's individual hand and finger shape.  A handmade diamond ring is something that you'll treasure forever, and the right design can be extremely flattering. Here are some guidelines to help you make the right choice. Small hands and big hands As a general rule, a single, small solitaire stone could get lost on a large hand, whereas complicated designs containing many stones and a large setting can easily overwhelm a smaller hand.