Diamond Size Comparison how to choose the best diamond for your special ring

1. Diamond Size Comparison – How to Choose the Best Diamond for Your Special Ring

2. Planning on buying a diamond for a special ring? Not sure where to start? Well, they say diamonds are a girl’s best friend and this is certainly true! But finding the perfect engagement ring or any other diamond ring can be a mine field, especially when trying to find the perfect diamond. Sourcing the perfect diamond takes time and knowledge and here at Diamond Boutique, we advise all of our clients to do some research before committing to buying adiamond. There are lots of things to look out for when buying a diamond for that special ring. The 4Cs are a great starting point and then you’ll need to consider which shape you’d prefer and the cut as well as other factors for example the metal used for the ring and the setting for the diamond. Here we’re going to concentrate on ensuring you get the best diamond for your money by doing a diamond carat size comparison. We’ll take you through the different shapes of diamond and also for those of you who fancy being a little different how the various gemstones compare.

3. Different Diamond Shapes Diamonds come in lots of different shapes and an endless list of sizes. The most common shapes are round, princess (square with sharp edges), marquise (elongated shape with points at the top and bottom), emerald (rectangular with soft corners), pear, oval and heart shape. Each of these shapes will have different ideal dimensions per carat. This is often overlooked by most people looking to purchasea diamond and is explained further below. Round diamonds So, the most obvious starting point for a diamond carat size comparison is a round diamond. These are the most popular shape of diamond for engagement rings. They are classic and traditional and make for show stopping engagement rings. Round brilliant diamonds have 57 or 58 facets creating an amazing sparkle.

4. Although always measured in carats, the dimensions of the diamond are a really good indication of how well a diamond has been cut for it to reflect the maximum amount of light and thus a great indication as to whether you are getting value for money and not being taken advantage of by your jeweller.

5. A fine example of an oval diamond taking centre stage is our Arya Diamond Engagement Ring. This includes an oval diamond at its centre and here at Diamond Boutique you can customize your ring by choosing the size of the diamond at its centre. You can choose from a dainty 0.5 all the way to a 2 carat stone at the centre. As we offer a bespoke service, if you wish to choose a stone that is bigger or somewhere in between you can do this with us too!

6. The Cut of the Stone Is Important Too! A beautiful example of using shape and the cut of the stone to maximize how big the stone looks is our Ivy Diamond Engagement Ring which features an emerald shaped diamond. At Diamond Boutique, we offer lots of choice to ensure that you get the perfect ring for your proposal.

7. Accent Stones Can Help! Our Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring offers an oval centre stone surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds and the sparkle is further accented by the small round brilliant diamonds that decorate the band. Again, there are lots of options for this ring with regards the size of the centre stone and the color and clarity.

8. Choose a Slim Band and Setting Our Esha Knife Edge Engagement Ring is a beautiful example of this. This ring also offers a ‘knife edge’ band which gives it a ‘v’ shape and points outward from the finger. This type of band is very popular with solitaire engagement rings and is conversely very comfortable to wear. This ring is also available in a classic 4 prong design and a comfort fit design.

9. To conclude We’ve considered how to carry out a diamond carat comparison. We’ve considered what a ‘carat’ is and what other measurements we should take into account when buying a diamond. We’ve considered the other factors to take into account when buying a diamond and how to maximise size over the other factors. We’ve also considered how the shape of the diamond can make it look bigger and how important the cut is at tricking the eye with sheer sparkle! We’ve looked at other tricks of the trade to make the diamond look bigger but keep the cost down. And we’ve even considered swapping the diamond for a coloured gemstone and the factors that we would need to consider to get the best stone for your money. If you need further information on the 4Cs of diamonds and ‘How to tell your diamonds apart’ visit our blog and for information on how to keep your diamond looking at its best see our blog on ‘How to Clean Your Diamond Ring’.

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