For any gem stone, the size and weight, is determined by it’s carat, which is a unit of mass equal to 0.2 grams and is also divided in to points in which one carat is equal to 100 points (a point represents 2 milligrams in weight), therefore a ½ carat diamond would gain fifty points, a 2 carat diamond ring would gain 200 points. In the case, where a piece of jewelry contains several diamonds, the total weight of the stones is known as the total carat weight of that jewelry. This is important to know because jewelers are required to present the weight of the stones in the form of a tag on the piece of jewelry for the customer’s information.

Even a 1 carat diamond can be a poorly cut stone because at times the stone cutters have to make a compromise and leave out certain inclusions and flaws which might disrupt the weight of the diamond. A rough diamond, not touched, has more of a value, than the one which has been cut and given shape. Many 1 carat diamonds are the outcome of compromising cut value to amplify carat weight. This is why many people prefer buying a 0.99 carat weight diamond or a 1.10 carat weight diamond because it has a better cut.

A 2 carat princess cut diamond ring is the perfect and ideal engagement ring for your loved one. For an anniversary gift, the 14k white gold 1/2 carat t.w. three-stone diamond necklace, is the ideal for your wife and is one of the most popular of all necklaces these days. This can cost you about 700 dollars and you can easily find good bargains on websites.

Any body can afford a 1 carat diamond or a 2 carat diamond engagement ring these days and they come in beautiful and artistic designs. These come in whites gold as well as the yellow gold, the choice is yours and you have a variety of designs to choose from, at a good price. A 5 carat princess cut pink diamond ring is a beautiful item which can also be gifted to your woman. However if the diamond is a princess cut, then it can be quite expensive for you, for example a 21 carat princess cut diamond can cost you a fortune, although it is the ideal engagement ring for your future wife. Celebrities and the rich and famous usually wear such huge diamonds on their rings.

When going to shop for an engagement ring, many people get confused, due to the unlimited variety of rings in the market. They have an option of choosing a 1 carat solitaire ring, a 3 carat diamond engagement ring or a simple 1 carat diamond engagement ring. It depends on how much money you have in your pocket, but still you can get beautiful designs which a small diamond, on a good price. The purchase will be made once in your life time but it is worth it.

If your loved one is a tennis player and a fan of bracelets, then you have the perfect gift for him or her, the 12 carat diamond tennis bracelet, which can cost you about 7000 dollars and comes in amazing and unique designs. There is more variety on the websites than in the local market, so you can simple go online and make your choice.