A 1 carat diamond engagement ring is a good choice for couples looking for something which is a little bit on the more expensive side, but still nothing too crazy.
What you should know about 1 carat rings:
1. The average price of a 1 carat diamond engagement ring is exactly 2490 dollars. How did I come across this number? Well I took a sample of prices from all the major retailers and went from there.
2. Carat is important, however you must remember that the other C’s are very important too. Carat is the weight of the diamond and obviously, the bigger the more expensive. However other factors such as the clarity, the color of the diamond and the quality of the cut will also influence the price. Together they make up the 4 Cs
Other factors to consider when choosing a ring
The size of a diamond is not the only thing you must consider. Here are some helpful tips:
1. Engagement Ring Settings- If you are designing your own engagement ring then you should talk to your jewler before you decide on an engagement ring setting. Engagement ring settings varey greatly and choosing one will depend a lot on the shape of diamond you end up buying.
2. Pre -set or design your own- If you want to be a little cheaper then you can buy a pre-set ring. This is an engagement ring which has already been made. On the other hand, many websites allow you to design your own using easy to use computer technology which can be really fun.
3. Band- The band will also add to the price of the 1 carat diamond engagement ring which you decide to choose. Gold, Platinum and silver will be expensive and other metals like stainless steel and titanium, much cheaper. It all depends on your budget really. Many bands use metals which are combinations of expensive and cheaper metals, for example rose gold and white gold.
