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 2.08 Carat Princess Shape Diamond

The picture shown on this webpage illustrates the ballpark width of a 2.08 carat size princess shape diamond on the hand of a woman. The precise size of a 2.08 carat size princess shape diamond depends on other factors such as cut, but will typically be around 7.8 mm along one square edge.

If you've got a ring in your possession and you know the size, use it to compare with the US size six ring pictured - this will assist you in getting a better idea of the diamond size in the picture. As you look to get an idea of how large this 2.08 carat weight princess shape diamond will appear on your or your woman's hand, remember that nothing beats seeing it in person.

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Digits can vary in terms of their apparent width and breadth, which should influence your decision about what shape and size of diamond to get.

If you're a male trying to work out the right size of diamond to buy for your other half, remember that the diamond will invariably appear a lot bigger on her smaller, more petite hands.