Assessing the carat weight of a diamond

Monday, 26 July 2010

As soon as you get engaged, the first thing your girl
friends will want to know is how big the diamond is in your engagement ring.
And that is why, when you are shopping for an engagement
ring, the carat is one of the most important things to consider.
The carat is the measurement of the diamond’s weight and
because larger diamonds are more rare, more people want them and this demand
adds value to the diamond as a whole. Larger diamonds are worth a lot more than
lots of smaller diamonds which add up to the same weight.
But when you are shopping for a diamond and considering the
carat, you must remember that the weight does not always relate to the size.
The two are normally linked but this is not always the case, so it’s important
to remember this.
The carat can have a massive impact on the cost of the
diamond so it’s important that you carry out some thorough research before you
make a purchase.
As well as the carat, you should consider the colour of the
diamond, the cut and the clarity to ensure that you get the very best diamond
engagement ring to show off.