How to find right diamond carat weight for engagement rings

Diamonds usually rule the couples minds when shopping for engagement rings. They can pick up a loose stone and ask the jeweler to shape it according to their specifications of shape and size to set it on the ring. However, carat weight of the diamond must first be known to them for a perfect ring in terms of its appearance and costs.

Carat weight of diamonds is mainly responsible for making the stone costly or less expensive. One carat equals to 200 milligrams of actual weight. But when you buy the diamond of less than one carat, the measurement is expressed in points, with 100 points making one carat and each point is one-hundredth or 0.01 of a carat. This terminology gains important for the couples because the jeweler will talk to them this way. So, the couple must know what exactly the weight of the diamond is, the jeweler is telling them for the engagement ring. For instance, if he tells you that the diamond weights 5 points, it means it is five one-hundredths of a carat. The prices will be set accordingly.

The couples must also be aware of the difference between carat weight and total carat weight to determine the total cost of engagement rings. Total carat weigh refers to the sum total weight of all the smaller diamonds that you choose for the rings. As a rule, know that one carat diamond will cost you much more than say three to four stones that are smaller in size but their total weight is equal to one carat. This is the reason for solitaire diamond engagement rings being expensive than the ones that consist of smaller stones, such as a three stone ring.

But if you wish to own a solitaire ring, still you can reduce its cost to larger extent. To do so, instead of purchasing one carat diamond, go for a little lesser one with a weight of 90 points. Such a stone will have the same high glitter and fire at a lower cost. Similarly, when intending to buy a 2 carat diamond, a little lesser weight of the stone will serve the same purpose at less expensive costs.

You must also be aware about the costs involved in cutting the diamonds in different shapes. There is a lot of labor and skill spent on shaping the stone as per the specifications. A simple square or rectangle shape can be carved out at lower costs. A shape of heart or pear needs extra skills and becomes expensive for engagement rings.

But know also that a less expensive smaller diamond can be set in such a way that it looks larger on the ring. So, the key to low cost engagement ring is to purchase a lower priced smaller diamond and give it a setting that will give it a larger look.

And finally, with all the knowledge about diamonds in mind, never rush to purchase the stone. Compare numbers of jewelers on their website and see which ones are offering the stone and engagement rings at competitive prices.

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