Diamond Size Guide: 0.5ct, 1ct, 1.5ct, 2ct; Which One Suits You Best?
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A girl's wedding is the most important day of her life. And the perfect diamond engagement ring and wedding ring is the cherry on the cake. Every bride wants her rings to be the perfect size and design. The higher the carat, the better! So what can a girl look for while choosing the perfect rings for herself?
The perfect diamond engagement ring for every woman
Many factors like size, cut, cost as well as carat matter. Should the design be flashy or modest? The ring band must be of what metal - gold, silver, or platinum. They must also look for which diamond size suits their finger. There is a wide range to choose from 1.5ct to 2 ct.
0.5-carat diamond (or ½ carat diamond)
Falling on the lower side of the price range, these 0.5-carat diamond rings are great for young couples starting out!
Size: Albeit a bit small compared to other carats, if you are looking for a sober design, this one's for you. An average round-shaped 1/2 carat diamond will measure around 5.1 mm in size. Compared to other cuts like a square or pear, a round shape makes your diamond look larger. It gives you the feel of owning a 0.75 or 1-carat diamond ring.
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Look and feel: If you have reasonably big or plump fingers, then you must probably go for something bigger. An oval-shaped diamond makes your finger look longer. So it's a good design for those with stubby fingers. You can also go for a design with three stones, where two smaller stones flock to the middle one. It also gives a good sparkle.
Cost: This changes according to the quality and grade of the diamond. A high-quality diamond with VS2 and higher quality H color costs about 2500$ per carat. That would bring it up to 1250$ for a 0.5-carat diamond. The price varies even according to the cut of the diamond, the highest being round-cut diamonds. Asscher cut diamonds cost around 900$ per half carat, whereas the lowest is radiant cut diamonds at 650$ for 0.5 carats.
0.5-carat rings also look pretty if you choose the cut and design well. They also look pretty elegant on those with long, thin, and petite fingers.
1-carat diamond
If you want to go for a decent engagement or wedding ring, then a good option is a 1-carat diamond ring. It's just the best and right size and goes for all finger sizes.
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Size: A one-carat diamond comes in an average size of 6.4 mm. So it's great for those with long and sturdy fingers. They also look nice on petite fingers. Because of this, they are a pretty popular choice for wedding and engagement rings. A 1-carat ring cut in any shape is the best size diamond for engagement rings for all finger sizes.
Look and feel: 1-carat rings look elegant on most hands. They are not overbearing like other bigger carat diamonds. Most of the finger sizes are between US4 and US7. So a one-carat diamond would look perfect on them. They go well with gold as well as platinum ring bases. If your fingers are anything beyond the given sizes, opt for a halo setting. Your one-carat diamond is surrounded by other smaller stones to enhance its appearance.
Cost: Depending on the cut, it ranges from 1800$ to 12,000$. Again the quality, color, shape, as well as cut-quality decide the final price. But overall, since they come at a reasonable price for such a good size, they are bought by many as wedding or engagement rings. If the diamond is not cut properly, increasing its shine, its value also reduces. The prices also increase when your diamond touches higher weight slots.
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Prices are also driven a lot by feelings. That is how the diamond trader feels on seeing the shine and cut of the diamond, decides its final price.
1.5-carat diamond
Perhaps the easiest pick of the lot, people with a good budget can go for it. They look pretty good on all average finger sizes and even feel pricey and elegant.
Size: For those looking for a beautiful and larger diamond, this is a perfect choice. Its size is around 7.4 mm and can change depending on the cut. You can even set it in different styles on your ring band to make it look bigger or smaller. Round or oval shapes make the diamonds look that much bigger, accentuating the overall look.
Look and feel: Considering its decent size, it pretty much goes on all kinds of hands, be they rough or dainty. However, they may look a bit different based on the design you choose. A solid single diamond looks good on medium fingers that are less delicate. In contrast, a more intricate pattern suits large and longer fingers. The size of the band also makes a difference in these.
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Cost: Usually, a 1.5-carat diamond costs you from 8000$ to 12,000$. It again depends on the clarity, quality, grade as well as color of the diamond. But here at Sunny Eden™, our lab-grown diamonds from hair are more affordable. Their prices start from 6000$ each for a 1.5 carat stone. As they are lab grown, the extraction cost is cut considerably.
Nonetheless, our diamonds are of superior quality compared to other store-bought diamonds. Made of superior technology, they come at a reasonable price while being extremely durable and sturdy.
2-carat diamond
Great for those with larger hands and fingers, a 2-carat diamond ring is for the elite due to its high prices. Although a bit pricey, they look really good with any design and are further enhanced by them.
Size: A 2-carat ring is almost 8 mm in size and can vary depending on the cut and shape of the diamond. Sometimes, the color also makes it look bigger or smaller in the light's reflection. It looks too big for people with smaller and medium-sized hands.
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Look and feel: Choose the right size and color that appeals the most to you. It should not look too gaudy on you. Between 0.5-carat diamond v/s a 2-carat diamond ring, a better choice for more delicate designs would be a 2-carat ring. Single diamond rings are great for the 0.5 sizes. Whereas in the 1.5-carat diamond v/s 2-carat diamond ring debate, a more reasonable choice would be the 1.5-carat ring. It goes for most finger sizes and looks.
Cost: A 2-carat diamond ring costs you anywhere between 6500$ and 55,000$. But at Sunny Eden™, our range begins with a superior quality diamond with starting prices of 9000$. This again is subject to the color, shape, and size of the rings.
Questions you may wonder after reading the guide:
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Definitely not, as you can believe, you can choose 5 colors of diamonds made from hair at Sunny Eden™ as the various choices in engagement or wedding, like: Sunny Yellow, Eden Green, Rose Pink, Sky Blue and Clearly Colorless. Their diversity is another advantage over traditional mining diamond jewelers.
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Every lab-grown diamond from hair in Sunny Eden™ are real diamonds, and any customer can choose reputable diamond agencies like GIA and IGI to test and certify the diamonds they bought in Sunny Eden™. Human hair contains 40- 45 percent carbon, while diamonds are pure carbon. The carbon extracted from hair and grown in the HPHT machine simulating the earth mantle environment to be a diamond after 4 months on average.
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If you can go to store, you can try every carat ring on to see which one you like; if you can’t, the 1 carat diamond ring is most popular and best size diamond for engagement ring.
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1.0 carat diamond is the ideal diamond size.
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Conclusion
What can be more romantic than storing a part of you and your partner in the form of a diamond? Here at Sunny Eden™, we turn a lock of your hair into the most precious stones. Now use them in your engagement and wedding rings to make them that much more special. Easily customize any part of the ring, from the engraving to the laser inscription on the diamond.
Use your and your partner's hair to create a lovely ring. This way, you will cherish it for years to come. A part of you both has been fused in the most beautiful way together! So do place an order for your rings at Sunny Eden™ today!
