Quick and Easy Buying Guide
Carat weight: 1 carat = 200 milligrams = 6.5 mm diameter. Doubling weight doesn't double diameter.
Diamond clarity: FL/IF/VVS/VS = super expensive, near perfect. SI = best value if you can check a photo for obvious inclusions (defects).
Color: D-G = colorless, expensive, only if you have money to burn. H-J = best value. Can go lower in gold metal settings than white metal.
Cut: Better cut ratings let more light into a diamond, making it sparkle more. Very important property, don't skimp here.
Set a budget and minimum cut (Premium). Go J color for gold and I/H for white metals. Go searching for SI1/SI2 clarity diamonds at James Allen. Pick a diamond with small/no inclusions. Choose a ring setting and buy it risk-free (60-day returns).
0.89 Carat Diamond Sizes on Hand
This image is scaled to show a size L 1/2 ring (Britain and other countries ), which is the same as a US size six . Be aware that picture like this one are just that - only illustrative - women's hand sizes can vary hugely. The apparent size of the diamond and ring will vary depending on whether you have thin or thick fingers, and also depends on the length of your fingers.
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Compare the size of the woman's hand and the man's hand in the image - it's obvious that the woman's hand is significantly smaller and more delicate (which is usually the case), so the diamond appears larger on her hand than it would obviously on his hand.
Go searching for diamonds this size at James Allen by clicking on the banner below and dragging the carat slider to the appropriate setting:
