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).
1.15 Carat Princess Shape Diamond Actual Size
The precise size of a 1.15 carat weight princess shape diamond will vary depending on the depth of cut, but will typically be around 5.8 mm along one of the straight edges of the diamond. If you've got a ring around the house and you know what it's size is, you can compare it to the US size 6 ring shown in the image on this page - this will assist you in getting a better idea of the diamond size shown in the photo. As you look to get an idea of how large this 1.15 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 a finger - this ratio can play an important role in how massive and appropriate a diamond looks when it's finally placed on the finger.
