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 2.69 Carat Princess Shape Diamond Size on Hand
The exact size of a 2.69 carat size princess shape diamond will vary depending on the depth of cut, but is usually in the ballpark of around 12.4 mm along one square edge. If you have got a ring around the house and you know what it's size is, use it to compare with the US size 6 ring shown in the image on this page - this will help you get a concrete idea of the diamond size in the picture.
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Later after the diamond is purchased, it's likely you may be pleasantly surprised because the diamond appears larger on a woman's hand than you first thought, compared with when viewed by itself .
