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Carat Weight
The weight or overall size of a diamond is measured in carats. In fact, all gemstones are measured in this fashion. Of course, the larger the diamond, the more you can expect to pay for it, however the price does not increase on an even scale. A 2 carat diamond will not be twice the cost of a 1 carat diamond, despite being twice the size. The larger the diamond, the rarer it becomes and as such the price increases exponentially.

The chart below is a basic representation of the average sizes of diamonds for a particular carat weight. The chart is by no means exact and should only be used as a rough guideline and comparison.

When choosing a diamond for yourself or someone else, keep in mind that the same size diamond can look bigger depending on the type of setting it is mounted in. Also, a 1 carat stone will look bigger on a person with a size 5 finger, than it will on a person with a size 8 finger.

If you are looking for the biggest possible diamond for your particular budget, Yehuda Diamonds is your best bet. You will be able to purchase a 30% bigger stone here for the same price you may find elsewhere online. Take the time and compare your options, then when you are ready to buy a bigger, more beautiful diamond, come back to Yehuda Diamonds and find that perfect stone.