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Engagement Diamond
What is the size of an Engagement Ring diamond?
It’s a known fact that women in the U.S.A’s standard engagement ring bought for them, ranges from around half a carat to 1ct diamond. Now why is it that an average engagement ring bought for women in the U.K is around a quarter of a Carat Diamond? Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
I think something which plays a large role (apart from the marketing) is the style of the cut.
In the UK the most popular choice by far is the brilliant Cut Diamond, which gives arguably the greatest bang for your buck (table size/cost).
The US tends to fluctuate more in terms of the styles which means the cuts such as the Emerald Cut are going to need to be bigger.
My fiance did not want to have a big diamond as she only has small hands (perhaps the average hand size in america is bigger 
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I personallty think quality is better than quantity and bought a .75 ct D Flawless diamond.
If you are worried i suggest you talk to your partner and see what they are interested. Some will rather show of and as such go for a HUGE rock….if they are more interested in the purity and rarity then get the best quality.
The way I always look at it is this: I bought the best possible quality and best clarity diamond availible, no one is going to come along with one thats better in that respect (they can only match it). If you go for size then there are always going to be rings that come along that are bigger unless you have millions to spend.
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1.00CT Curve Diamond Engagement Matching Wedding Ring Bridal Set 14K White Gold $899.00 |
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Understanding The Four C’s Of Engagement Diamonds
Buying an engagement diamond can be confusing and stressful if you don’t know what to look for and how to ask the right questions you may end up getting a stone that’s less than ideal. It doesn’t have to be that difficult, though, and having even a little bit of knowledge going in can make things go much smoother. This article will explain the Four C’s of diamond buying, so you’ll know a bit about how they are graded.
What are The Four C’s?
The four C’s are grading scales that each diamond is measured by in order to value and differentiate diamonds. They each play a role in the price you will pay for the stone and will let you compare one to another. In no particular order, they are: cut, color, clarity, and carat. Each category is explained further below.
Cut
Cut is the shape that the bottom of the engagement diamond is carved. If the angle is too deep or too shallow light will be lost in the stone and won’t reflect as brilliantly. This should not be confused with the shape of the top of the stone which can be round, oval, emerald, or princess, among others.
Color
Color is the amount of transparency that the diamond contains. If there is too much nitrogen present when the diamond is formed, it will have a yellow tint to it. The ideal stone will be colorless and have no yellowish tint when looked at under a 10x magnifying glass.
Clarity
Clarity measures the fragments of carbon present when the engagement diamond is formed. They show as tiny black specks and also affect how the light bounces off the diamond. Too many specks of carbon will reduce the brilliance of the stone, and reduce the value as well.
Carat
Carat is the weight of the diamond. One Carat is the same as 200 milligrams. Although carat is not a measurement of how big the diamond is, the two usually go hand in hand. For instance a higher carat means the stone is heavier, and in most cases larger in appearance than a stone with a lower carat measurement.
This is just a quick explanation as to what each of the four C’s looks for when grading an engagement diamond. There is more to how each ‘C’ places a diamond in a category, but the general idea is explained above. If you’re in the market for an engagement ring, these will be the scales that all stones are measured by.
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