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).

Princess Shape, 2.48 Carat Diamond Size on Hand

The picture on this webpage shows the ballpark width of a 2.48 carat weight princess shape diamond on the hand of a woman. If you search around on the web to find the actual size of a 2.48 carat weight princess shape diamond, you may pick up that the numbers will vary slightly - this is due to the fact that the size (9.0 mm for this particular diamond) depends on things like cut as well.

As you look to get an idea of how large this 2.48 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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Consider the ratio between the length and width of a finger - this ratio can play an important role in how big and appropriate a diamond looks when it is finally placed on the finger.

There's no need to freak out if diamonds and the costs are making you worry - because the diamond will appear larger on her hand, the diamond size you need may be smaller than you think.