Diamond Rings Design and Info

1. What is a good carat diamond for an engagement ring?

That's still down from 2009's average of $5,861, however. The average carat size for the center stone is just over 1 carat. The average total carat size for engagement rings, including any diamonds on the setting, is 2 carats

2. What should you look for when buying a diamond?

First, lower the Clarity. See clarity buying tips (below) for more guidance. ...

Next, lower the Color. See color buying tips (below) for more guidance. ...

Finally, lower the Cut. ...

If the diamonds that match your revised criteria are close to your budget, consider shaving off some carat weight in order to close the gap.

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3. Which is the most important of the 4 C's of diamonds?

The 4Cs of Diamonds. This short tutorial explains the Four C's- cut, color, clarity, and carat weight - the most important characteristics of buying a diamond. ... The cut of a diamond determines its brilliance. Put simply, the better a diamond is cut, the more sparkle it will have.

4. What is carat weight of a diamond?

Diamonds and other gemstones are weighed in metric carats: one carat is equal to 0.2 grams, about the same weight as a paperclip. (Don't confuse carat with karat, as in “18K gold,” which refers to gold purity.) Just as a dollar is divided into 100 pennies, a carat is divided into 100 points.

5. How do you measure the weight of a diamond?

Diamond carat weight is the measurement of how much a diamond weighs. A metric “carat” is defined as 200 milligrams. Each carat can be subdivided into 100 'points.' This allows very precise measurements to the hundredth decimal place.