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- Why is a 1 carat diamond such a popular choice for an engagement ring?
- What diamond sizes and shapes are available for your 1 carat engagement ring?
- What are the factors that determine the price of a 1 carat engagement ring?
Hardly any other engagement ring design is as popular as the classic 1 carat solitaire, a single 1 carat diamond set in a high quality ring made of platinum, white or yellow gold. We will show you why such a ring is a good and safe option and what to look for when buying it.
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Why is a 1 carat diamond such a popular choice for an engagement ring?
This measurement unit goes back to the word "kerat", which can be translated as "little horn" and which describes the shape of the fruit of the carob tree. Hundreds of years ago, the kernels of this fruit were used as small measuring unit because they always had the same weight of 0.2 grams. This diamond trade tradition has continued to this day, even though no one uses kernels to determine weight any more. The abbreviation of carat is "ct." and sometimes one also speaks of carat weight instead of just carat.
Why is a 1 carat diamond such a popular choice for an engagement ring?
This measurement unit goes back to the word "kerat", which can be translated as "little horn" and which describes the shape of the fruit of the carob tree. Hundreds of years ago, the kernels of this fruit were used as small measuring unit because they always had the same weight of 0.2 grams. This diamond trade tradition has continued to this day, even though no one uses kernels to determine weight any more. The abbreviation of carat is "ct." and sometimes one also speaks of carat weight instead of just carat.
In addition, 1 ct is the range in which most people no longer perceive an engagement ring as too small. Also, due to the it size, that diamond can be seen physically from a distance and not just its sparkle.
What diamond cuts and shapes of 1 carat engagement rings exist?
In recent years, the halo ring has become a very popular choice where the 1 carat central diamond is surrounded by smaller and therefore less expensive diamonds. The effect is similar to the halo of the sunshine where a luminous circle surrounds it. The central diamond is optically enlarged by the surrounding diamonds and this makes the halo engagement rings appear larger than they actually are.
For even more sparkle and a truly spectacular appearance, the ring band could also be set with small diamonds in a pavé setting. The ring then looks as if it is almost entirely made of diamonds.
In addition to the classic round cut, there are many other shapes from oval, square or rectangular to more unusual shapes such as the pear or the heart shape. However
What are the factors that determine the price of a 1 carat engagement ring?
You shouldn’t cut back on the material: a high-quality and durable gold alloy such as 750 gold or the even more robust alternative, 950 platinum, are recommended. The ring should last for a lifetime so the right precious metal will ensure that you will enjoy the ring for a long time.
Are you looking for a diamond engagement ring? Would you like a professional advice from our experts? BAUNAT’s team will be happy to help and is looking forward to hearing from you.
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