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).
2.62 Carat Princess Shape Diamond Actual Size
This article includes a useful photo that gives you the apparent size of a 2.62 carat size princess shape diamond, when it's actually on a typical woman's hand. This picture will no doubt give you some concept of how large a diamond will seem when viewed on the female hand, remember that the ring size you choose or need may be significantly larger or smaller than the size 6 in the picture.
The dimensions of a female hand can vary hugely - just look around you when you're next in public - so this illustration can only show the apparent diamond size for a typical size ring. Think about the ratio between the width and length of a finger - this ratio can play an important role in how big and suitable a diamond appears when it is finally placed on the finger.
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Don't stress if diamonds and the dollars involved are getting you down - because the diamond will appear larger on her hand, you may not need to spend as much to get your desired effect.
