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).

Princess Shape, 2.56 Carat Diamond Size on Hand

The picture on this webpage shows the approximate width of a 2.56 carat size princess shape diamond on the thing that will ultimately be important - a female hand. The precise size of a 2.56 carat size princess shape diamond will vary depending on the depth of cut, but will typically be around 9.9 mm along one square edge. This picture will no doubt give you some concept of how big a diamond will seem when viewed on the female hand, remember that the size of the ring you choose or need may be significantly larger or smaller than the size 6 in the picture.

You'll become more knowledgeable looking at diamond sizes online such as this 2.56 carat weight princess shape diamond, but nothing beats seeing it in person.

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Consider the ratio between the width and length of a finger - this ratio can play an important role in how large and suitable a diamond appears when it's finally placed on the finger.

Months after you've purchased the diamond, 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.