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).
1.33 Carat Diamond Actual Size
The picture displayed on this page presents the actual diamond size against a hand of a 1.33 carat diamond for a typical woman's hand size. If you don't want to rely entirely on pictures like this, you can measure the width of your finger and compare it to the 7.2 mm mean diameter of a diamond of size 1.33 carats.
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The ring pictured is a typical size 6 ring, but bear in mind the ring you get could be significantly larger or smaller. It is good to be cautious when looking at a picture - it can't be completely representative of all finger and hand types - you are best off getting an idea in store with an actual ring. You also have to take into account the width and overall length of your fingers.
Go searching for diamonds this size at James Allen by clicking on the banner below and dragging the carat slider to the appropriate setting:
