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).
2.65 Carat Princess Shape Size on Hand
This article gives you some concept of how big a 2.65 carat weight princess shape stone will appear when seen on a typical hand of a woman. A princess shape diamond with a carat weight of 2.65 is usually about 11.5 mm long on the side; this can of course vary depending on cut. 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.
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The visual size of this 2.65 carat weight princess diamond will be affected not only by the carat weight but also on the width to length ratio of the finger it is placed on. Don't stress if diamonds and the costs are getting you down - because the diamond will appear larger on her hand, the diamond size you need may be smaller than you think.
