When it comes to engagement rings, diamonds represent the most popular choice. There is a great variety of diamond rings available, and it is really up to your personal taste and available budget what you will eventually select. Also when talking about the size of the diamond, the 1 carat diamond is the most popular. The round cut brilliant, 1 carat weight diamond ring set in white gold or platinum is the type of ring most couples go for nowadays.

When determining the cost of a diamond, the most important factor is the carat weight. It is extremely important to highlight that the carat weight of the stone does not reflect in a proportionate way its price. For example, three pieces of 1 carat weight diamonds are not even close in value to a large 3 carat weight diamond. The size of both is realistically the same (3 carats), but the 3 carat one piece diamond is much more valuable than the individual stones. Larger carat stones are much rarer, while the 1 and 2 carat stones are the ones found most often while mining.

The 1 carat diamond is regarded as one of the most popular choices for most people. Regardless of whether we speak about a solitaire engagement ring, or a pair of brilliant cut earrings (1 carat weight/pair), this is the size most people will choose. Experts say that it takes minimum a 1 carat diamond to truly notice the brilliance, fire and sparkle of this amazing precious stone. A smaller diamond, such as a 0.50ct or 0.70ct will never give the same gorgeous reflections as a 1 carat stone.

The cost of 1 carat diamond is not ‘one size fits all’. A lower clarity and color grading 1 carat stone costs approximately $3,000. However, a 1 carat stone that has a perfect cut, very good clarity and color can go even $27,000 per carat. Also, in order for the diamond to stand out beautifully in a ring setting, it should be at least 1 carat in weight. A smaller stone is not capable of creating the same visual, brilliant effect when set on a ring with other tiny diamonds.

It doesn’t matter what size or shape of diamond you are looking to buy, you always must invest in a properly certified stone. The certification will note the origin of the stone and its main characteristics as determined by experts (cut, color, clarity, carat, etc.). When purchasing diamonds, you should also look for a buyback guarantee, which means the jeweler will pay a certain percentage of cash for your diamond anytime, should you decide to sell it. Pay attention to the fine print, in order to understand well all terms and conditions before making the purchase.