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Your choice is made: it will be a diamond that will adorn the engagement ring for your fiancée. Symbol of purity and eternity, like your union with your bride, the diamond is THE precious stone par excellence for an engagement ring . No other gem symbolizes eternal love better than the diamond. Hypnotic and fascinating, this precious stone also has the advantage of matching all types of styles, jewellery, skin… But it is not easy for a neophyte to make a choice among the many models. What should be the size, the volume of a diamond for such a jewel, what dimensions and what weight should be preferred? Follow the leader.

THE CARATS: THE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE DIAMOND

When you do not have the trained eye of the gemologist, it is not easy to make a choice among the different existing diamond sizes. Above all else, the carat weight of the diamond is the fundamental element that will determine the price of the gemstone. The greater the weight of the diamond, i.e. the more carats it has, the bigger and therefore more expensive it is. On the other hand, the carat weight of the gem is difficult to dissociate from the quality of its cut.

From then on, you can find the right compromise corresponding to your budget. A diamond with a higher carat weight but low cut quality will appear smaller to the naked eye. In contrast, a diamond with a smaller carat weight but ideal cut quality will appear larger in size.

In order to optimize your budget, do not hesitate to play on the "trompe-l'oeil", by opting for a weight in carats significantly smaller than the standard volumes. For example, a 0.9 carat diamond, instead of 1 carat, will save you a lot of money, without this difference in size being noticeable to the naked eye.

OBSERVE THE TASTES OF YOUR BRIDE

The dimensions of the diamond will also have to adapt to the style and the hands of your future wife. By paying attention to the jewelry she wears, you will have an idea of ​​her style: rather flashy or rather discreet? Thus, you can adapt the size of the stone to his tastes. Will it help you decide between a small “perfect” diamond or a large diamond of lesser quality with impurities? Also, keep in mind that the smaller your bride's hands, the bigger the diamond will seem. A more modest gem will combine perfectly with slender fingers, while a larger diamond will enhance long and manicured fingers.

OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Depending on your budget, you will opt for a solitary central diamond or for several more modestly sized diamonds. The solitaire engagement ring with a diamond remains the traditional and timeless jewel par excellence, the one preferred by the majority of women. Its price can therefore be relatively high. On the other hand, for the same carat weight, several small diamonds will be less expensive than a single large diamond.

The color of the diamond is also important: the more colorless and white the stone, the higher its price. The more opaque its shade, the poorer the quality.

The type of metal for the ring should also be considered. Again, it's a matter of personal taste and style. A discreet glance in the jewelry box of the loved one should enlighten you in your choice. Is it more yellow gold, white gold, pink gold or platinum? These precious metals will have the advantage of revealing the whiteness and brilliance of the diamond. Platinum gold has the property of being purer and stainless, but its price remains higher.