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).
Actual Diamond Sizes of a 1.04 Carat Princess Shape Diamond
The image on this webpage shows the approximate width of a 1.04 carat size princess shape diamond on the hand of a woman. A princess shape stone with a carat size of 1.04 is usually about 5.6 mm long on the side, although this can depend on the depth of the cut. While this picture will give you an approximate idea of how massive a diamond will seem when viewed on the female hand, remember that the ring size you choose or need could be quite different in size to that shown in this image.
As you look to get an idea of how large this 1.04 carat weight princess shape diamond will appear on your or your woman's hand, remember that nothing beats seeing it in person. Fingers can be all different sizes, which should influence your decision regarding diamond size and shape.
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Don't stress if diamonds and the costs are getting you down; since a diamond will most likely appear bigger on a woman's hand, you may not need to spend as much to get your desired effect.
