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).
1.99 Carat Actual Size (Princess Shape)
This page gives you an idea of how large a 1.99 carat size princess shape stone will look when seen on the hand of a woman. You'll become more knowledgeable looking at diamond sizes online such as this 1.99 carat weight princess shape diamond, but nothing beats seeing it in person.
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Fingers can be all different sizes, which should factor in to your decision about what shape and size of diamond to get.
