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).
1.33 Carat Princess Shape Size on Hand
This article provides you with an idea of how large a 1.33 carat size princess shape stone will look when seen on a typical hand of a woman. The exact size of a 1.33 carat size princess shape diamond will vary depending on the depth of cut, but is usually in the ballpark of around 6.2 mm along one of the straight edges of the diamond. The picture in this page shows an L 1/2 ring size; this is around the average size for a female.
As you look to get an idea of how large this 1.33 carat weight princess shape diamond will appear on your or your woman's hand, remember that nothing beats seeing it in person.
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Later after the diamond is purchased, it's likely you might be pleasantly surprised because the diamond appears larger on a woman's hand than you first thought, compared with when seen in isolation.
