Inspirational insights
Blogs in the spotlight
- How do I buy the perfect diamond ring?
- Choosing the perfect wedding ring
- Buying an engagement ring: expert tips & tricks
- Which earrings are the right ones for you?
- How to choose the perfect diamond bracelet?
- How to choose a necklace for ladies?
- Take your time in choosing your watch
- What's the right jewellery for each occasion?
- Why buy diamond jewellery online?
- A guide to building up your jewellery collection
- What types of precious metals are there?
- What types of precious metals are there?
- Jewellery trends and innovations in 2020
- What sorts of diamond setting are there?
Are you looking to surprise your partner with a unique marriage proposal? Or will you go down on one knee to pop the question in the traditional way?
Whatever proposal you have in mind, you may want the perfect engagement ring for that perfect moment. This ring will need a stunning diamond, of course! But how many carats should a diamond have in an engagement ring? BAUNAT gives you the full guide, including:
- What does diamond carat mean?
- What does precious metal carat mean?
- How Many Diamond Carats Is the Average Engagement Ring?
Browse our wide range of gold and diamond engagement rings
Most viewed diamond jewels
.
What Does the Carat Weight Say About the Diamond?
The word derives from 'keration', an Ancient Greek term for the pod of the Carob tree. The Ancient Greeks grasped that this pod had a relatively constant weight and as such was ideally suited for precision measurements. With that said, be sure not to confuse this with the gold karat. Gold karat indicates the clarity of the precious metal, rather than its weight.
The carat measurement refers to the weight and size of the cut diamond. In fact, the most carats a diamond has ever had is the 3106-carat Cullinan Diamond.
To determine how many carats the diamond in her engagement ring should be, we fundamentally go with your personal preference, as well as your budget. Or would you rather take the average as a guideline?
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
How Many Carats Does the Average Diamond Engagement Ring Have?
In line with this guideline, how much might your loved one’s engagement ring cost? For a 1.00-carat diamond, you will pay around €3,900 to €4,500. However, for an exceptionally qualitative diamond of the same carat weight, the price can run up to €12,000. These prices are indicative only, given that at BAUNAT, we adjust our prices on a weekly basis to reflect market changes.
Look at Other Elements of An Engagement Ring
A smaller diamond with a better cut will sparkle beautifully and appear larger than it actually is. And that is not the only tip in having a diamond look bigger than it actually is. When choosing the right diamonds, consider the 4Cs: cut, colour, clarity, and carats. Together, these details are indispensable in your engagement ring quest.
Given the market is in a constant state of flux, there is no fixed price for a 1-carat diamond. This is why we adjust our prices at BAUNAT every week to reflect market dynamics, ensuring you always get the most fair price.
How To Pay Less For the Same Amount of Diamond Carats in Your Engagement Ring?
Which Other Precious Stones Can You Add to a Diamond Engagement Ring?
Blue sapphire, green emerald and red ruby are cheaper than diamond by carat but they are still very rare and as such extremely valuable. Do you want to have more carats in your engagement ring but also attain a more unique appearance? If so, opt for a coloured precious stone as the central stone in your engagement ring.
What About Precious Metal Carats?
What Does Alloy Carat Actually Mean?
Find out more about the precious metals you can choose from here
What About Platinum?
Platinum vs. White Gold
Learn more about the difference between platinum and white gold
Which Engagement Ring Will You Buy?
What Else Should I Look Out For?
Sofie Kuppens
- BAUNAT Antwerp
- My Linkedin profile - Contact me