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Buying a one of a kind engagement ring for your loved one can be a scary task. There are so many things to take into consideration, from the stone and the 4C’s, to the style and the budget you can or are willing to spend. So, here's a quick guide to choosing one of the most important aspects, the carat size of the diamond.
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How many carats is right for your engagement ring?
It seems to be the perfect size for a diamond solitaire engagement ring as it is not too big, not too small and suits all hand sizes. You may think 1.00ct diamonds are highly-priced, but the value can vary quite a bit. For instance, the shape influences the price considerably, a round diamond will always be more expensive than a cushion or a princess cut with all other factors being equal. This is mainly because round diamonds have the highest sparkle and are the most popular.
Then you need to take into account the other 3C’s that were established by the GIA: cut, clarity and colour (carat being the fourth C). A perfect D colour and IF clarity diamond will be considerably more expensive than a G colour and VS2 clarity 1.00 carat stone, but if the cut is very good, a G VS2 will look very beautiful too. A large diamond would be one over 2.00 carats. Therefore, depending on your budget, you can purchase the same size diamond and just choose different characteristics that would fit your budget better.
Alternatives: Halo, & Trilogy
The halo is perfect should you wish to still have the one centre stone style. Extra sparkle is added through a circle of smaller diamonds surrounding the centre stone, so even if the centre stone weighs just 0.50ct, the whole design will be just as stunning and brilliant.
BAUNAT offers a fantastic collection of engagement rings with 1.00ct diamonds of all qualities. And should you prefer a halo or trilogy ring, BAUNAT has an extensive online catalogue of rings to choose from.
Or our experts are happy to help you design your own with BAUNAT’s tailor-made service.
Fabienne Rauw
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