Quick and Easy Buying Guide
Carat weight: 1 carat = 200 milligrams = 6.5 mm diameter. Doubling weight doesn't double diameter.
Diamond clarity: FL/IF/VVS/VS = super expensive, near perfect. SI = best value if you can check a photo for obvious inclusions (defects).
Color: D-G = colorless, expensive, only if you have money to burn. H-J = best value. Can go lower in gold metal settings than white metal.
Cut: Better cut ratings let more light into a diamond, making it sparkle more. Very important property, don't skimp here.
Set a budget and minimum cut (Premium). Go J color for gold and I/H for white metals. Go searching for SI1/SI2 clarity diamonds at James Allen. Pick a diamond with small/no inclusions. Choose a ring setting and buy it risk-free (60-day returns).
1.07 Carat Diamond Actual Size
If you are hesitant to put too much stock in a simple picture, you can measure the width of your finger and compare it with the 6.7 mm average diameter for a 1.07 carat diamond. The ring shown in the picture is a US size six, which is equivalent to an L 1/2 size in countries like Britain and Australia.
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Be aware that picture such as this one are just that - only illustrative - women's hand sizes can vary hugely.
Go searching for diamonds this size at James Allen by clicking on the banner below and dragging the carat slider to the appropriate setting:
