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).
Actual 2.32 Carat Diamond Size on Hand
If you're wondering how big a 2.32 carat diamond looks on a hand, here's a picture to give you an approximate idea. The ring shown in the picture is a US size six, which is the same as an L 1/2 size in countries such as Australia and Britain, and is an average ring size. It is good to be cautious when looking at a picture - it can't be completely representative of every finger and hand type - you're best off getting an idea in store by trying on actual rings with your partner.
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The visual size of the diamond and ring will vary depending on whether you have thick or thin digits, and also depends on the length of your fingers. Try and avoid making the mistake I made of examing a potential diamond engagement ring placed on my own, male finger - remember that it is ending up on a usually smaller and more petite female hand, which will make the diamond appear significantly larger.
Go searching for diamonds this size at James Allen by clicking on the banner below and dragging the carat slider to the appropriate setting:
