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 Diamond Sizes of a 2.06 Carat Princess Shape Diamond
The image shown on this webpage shows the approximate width of a 2.06 carat weight princess shape diamond on the thing that will ultimately be important - a female hand. If you've got a ring around the house and you know the size, use it to compare with the US size six ring pictured - this will help you get a concrete idea of the diamond size shown in the photo. As you look to get an idea of how large this 2.06 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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Think about the ratio between the length and width of your finger - this ratio can play an important role in how large and suitable a diamond appears when it's finally placed on the finger. There's no need to freak out if diamonds and the dollars involved are getting you down - because the diamond will appear larger on her hand, the diamond size you need may be smaller than you think.
