Carat

The number of Carats a diamond has refers to the stone’s weight. The main thing to take from here is that weight does not equal size. Each diamond carat weighs exactly 200 milligrams. Because a diamond is a 3-dimensional object, you do not double the diamond's physical size if you double the Carat weight. As you can see below, the size of the diamond will increase at a proportionally slower pace in relation to the Carat size.

Beyond the mathematical limitations of Carat size, though, the Cut of the diamond can affect how we perceive that weight. A poor Depth Percentage can make a diamond of a particular weight look either small or inversely too large. What’s the problem with a diamond looking too large? If the diamond is cut very wide, the reflective angle of the light will be too shallow. Thus, that .75 ct. Diamond may have a table size of a 1 ct. Diamond, but the shallow reflective angle will make it dull and lifeless. Similarly, when choosing between diamonds, a smaller carat stone can look larger because it was cut with the proper proportions compared to a larger stone that was cut poorly. 

The Carat weight of a diamond will never be a place where you can find a ton of value, as generally speaking, people want the largest diamond possible. So the goal is to compromise in Color and Clarity to find a wonderfully Cut diamond in the highest Carat possible. That’s why you should reach out to us, as we’ll make sure you keep your Cost down and get the best diamond possible!