Comments on: Diamond Carat Weight

By: Ira Weissman

Ira Weissman — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:54:28 +0000

Hi Keith. Thanks for writing. I’m not sure I understand your first question. Do you mean to ask how does the setting type affect how large the center stone LOOKS? Or do you mean to ask, how does the setting type how big of a stone you need to purchase to look nice and balanced?

I wouldn’t worry about the side stones taking away from the center stone. If possible, it’s best to get the sides stones 1 or two color grades down from the center stone, but it’ll still look great if the center stone is one color grade down from the sides. It wont’ be noticeable at all.

If I were you, I’d avoid fluorescence. When flr gets into the mix, it makes stones much harder to match properly. As for the ratio of weights, it really depends on what you’re looking for. Typical side-stone engagement rings usually have very small side stones in proportion to the center stone. 3-stone rings are much more balanced, but those are typically given as anniversary presents. ie, you can’t celebrate your “past present and future” if you have no past.

By: keith

keith — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:30:07 +0000

thanks for the site. has been fun to read. a few questions.

how does setting type(sol, side, 3 stone) affect center stone size?

also the center stone should obv be the focal point on a 3 stone and I plan on going with a H-J SI stone so I obviously do not want the other stones to take away from the center stone. I am assuming that you should go a couple colors down on the other stones and that is the only requirement?

also what should be the ratio of weight of center stone to weight of other stone.

in conclusion I have been looking at prices for 1 carat, J, SI2, strong flour, ideal cut and I’m getting somewhere in the 4.5-5.2 range. obv I would have to look at the stones in person but is that the right ballpark? would like to get down to around 3-3.5 but idk if that is possible.

thanks for the site.

By: Ira Weissman

Ira Weissman — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:24:20 +0000

Hi Armando. Thanks for writing. I’m not a psychologist, only a trained diamond dealer. So while I can’t tell you whether or not your fiance to be will like the diamond you’re looking to buy, I can tell you that if you are concerned about the size of the diamond, there are things you can do to find a bigger one for the same amount of money. Why don’t you contact me privately with the “Got Questions?” link above and tell me your budget, and I’ll better be able to help you.

By: Armando

Armando — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:39:05 +0000

Hi,

First at all, i think your site is very helpful for people like me who doesn’t know to much about diamonds, i want to buy an engagement ring with the following characteristics:

Carat: 0.22
Colour: F
Clarity: VS2

it will be mounted in a white gold ring, if you see this information what would be your opinion about the diamond? for me at first sight it looks fine but i don’t know if it would like to my girlfriend, since i had read on the internet that many girls could be ashamed of her ring when they compare it with someone else ring.

Thanks for your time.