Once you've determined what cut, color,
and clarity grade you're looking for in a diamond, it's
easy to determine the carat weight of diamond that will
fit within your budget.
When diamonds are mined, large gems are discovered much
less frequently than small ones, which makes large diamonds
much more valuable. In fact, diamond prices rise exponentially
with carat weight. So, a 2-carat diamond of a given quality
is always worth more than two 1-carat diamonds of the
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To choose the best carat weight of diamond,
consider her style, the size of her finger, the size
of your setting, and your budget.
- If you have a set budget, explore all your options
and you'll find that there is a wide range of diamond
carat weights and qualities available in your price
range.
- If your recipient is very active or not used to
wearing jewelry, she may find herself bumping or nicking
her new ring. Consider a smaller size diamond or a
setting that protects a larger diamond from getting
knocked against doors and counters.
- Also keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the
larger the diamond will appear. A 1½-carat
diamond solitaire looks much larger on a size 4 finger
than a size 8.
- If you have already chosen a setting, to make sure
you choose a diamond to fit, look for the diamond
size specifications of your ring in the product catalog
or ask your Redford Jewelry diamond and jewelry consultant
what size diamond you should look for.
- Finally, if a large carat weight is important to
you, yet you're working within a budget, consider
a diamond with a good cut, SI1–SI2 clarity,
and an I or J color grade.
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