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What is the Average Size of an Engagement Ring?

What is the average size of an Engagement Ring?

                                      

Is a 2.5-carat ring too big?

How much does a 2-carat diamond cost?

Which is the right Carat size for buying an engagement ring in Scottsdale?

Are you struggling with all these questions? Your search stops here.

With an expert guide, we have mentioned all essential factors to buy diamond-studded engagement rings.  

 

How Many Carats Should An Engagement Ring Be?

According to Knot, an average engagement ring size falls between one to one-and-a-half carats. The bigger the number, the bigger will be the rock. This average will give you a baseline but, that doesn’t clearly highlight how much your gem should weigh. Because, surprisingly, it’s the setting and style of a stone that matters as well. 

Buying an engagement ring can be difficult and stressful. You need to understand 4Cs of a Diamond to select the right size, color and cut of a ring. 

Did you know the average cost of an engagement ring is around $6,163? So, if you have a budget of $3500 and want to buy on average of 1 carat, you can. But, you will get dull quality diamonds. Therefore, it is advised to go with the smaller diamond and focus on an excellent cut. 

Most people first look at the size of a centerpiece while buying an engagement ring. However, there is no such rule that guides you as to how large a center gem should be. It all depends on personal preferences and a few factors- 

  • Selection of Design
  • Your Budget Preferences
  • Size of a Finger


Consider these essential factors and you will make the right decision in purchasing the rarest ring for any special occasion. 

A brief note about Carat and its different variation 

When picking out jewelry, the first thing that comes to your mind is how many carats to purchase? The diamond you find in a picture may seem large but any change in engagement ring settings can make smaller stones look even larger. 

A simple solitaire would cost you around $250 and a three-stone setting costs $1500. While, at a bare minimum, a halo or pave band setting will cost you around $1000. So, if you are not sure which ring to select, visit our stores to buy diamond rings in Scottsdale. 
Have a look at different carat sizes to filter your consideration set- 
 

0.10-0.40 Carat Diamonds

With 0.10 – 0.40 carats, a round cut diamond ring can still be incredibly sparkly. It could cost you under $1000. And at this carat weight, color and clarity may leave an impact on the beauty and elegance of a diamond ring. 

However, a slightly larger diamond can add invaluable beauty to an engagement ring.

 

0.50 Carat Diamonds

Half carat diamonds have always been a popular choice for an engagement ring in Scottsdale. With such weight, a solitaire can make a statement but, for a brilliant look, a halo setting sparks up the moment.

0.70 Carat Diamonds

If you’re looking for a 0.70 Carat diamond ring in Scottsdale, make sure you keep a budget of about $2,000. You can shop for the Round brilliant shape with ‘G’ Color, ‘EX’ cut and ‘VS1’ clarity. This could be an ideal choice for your requirements. 
 

0.90 Carat Diamonds

As said earlier, there is a direct correlation between carat and price. As carat weight increases, prices start soaring. You can expect $3,000 to $4,000 for a well-cut and well-polished diamond. Also, you can visit our store for Engagement rings in Scottsdale to select the side stones for a stunning designer ring.


1.00 Carat Diamonds

With a 1 Carat, you can expect a budget of $4,500 for choosing a fancy shape. But, if you’re willing to compromise a little on color and clarity, you may get your desired diamond ring within $3,000.
 

1.25 Carat Diamonds

If you aim for higher clarity and color grades with a little extended budget, why not go for 1.25 Carats. This will give excellent performance with a higher carat. And the cost could be $6500 but with a lower color grade, it can cost $4,000. 
 

1.50 Carat Diamonds

A well-cut diamond with 1.50 carats comes with a price tag of about $9,000. And if you are willing to compromise over color, it may cost you around $5,500. At this weight, diamond looks bigger and certainly draws attention. 
 

2.00 Carat Diamonds

Want to make a statement with an engagement ring? Probably, 2.00 cts is good enough to win your heart. With this carat size, you can get a round diamond, which is the most preferred of all. It has 8mm diameter (10 mm = 1 cm). 

For such a sparkling ring, you should have a budget of at least $16,000. If you are planning to compromise a bit on color grade, then $9,000 to $10,000 would go with your preference for a gold setting.

 

3.00 Carat Diamonds

No doubt, with 3.00-carats diamond you will get a big rock for a stunning ring. Such a ring too becomes pricey with a bigger budget of about $35,000. But, certainly, this could be the best diamond ring you may look for. Check out the cut grade and color with excellent brilliance. 
 

5.00 Carat Diamonds

For 5.00 carats stone, celebrity sized diamonds would outshine the appearance. At this weight, your diamond not only looks more attractive and pretty, but also rare and unique. And, certainly, you could hardly find such a diamond with absolute performance. Make sure you keep an approximate budget of $60,000 to $100,000 for a precisely cut diamond.

 

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What is the Average Engagement Ring Size outside the United States?

According to an article in 2014 in USA Today, the average carat size for a center stone is just one carat. And outside the United States, usually, a lower carat diamond engagement ring is preferred the most. However, in the UK, on an average 0.60-carat size is preferred. And this culture varies as you move to China and Japan where people don’t follow the same diamond culture. 
Do you know, even age matters for the selection of a diamond engagement ring? Let’s understand more in details mentioned below-

How much do Millennials (aged 18-34) spend on engagement rings?

According to a Research Report by CNBC, on an average Millennials spend $3,000 on an engagement ring while couples spend about $2,800. However, it may vary as per your personal preference for color, and clarity, as discussed above. 

The Conclusion: 

In short, there is no specific answer to which carat size is an ideal choice. It often depends on your personal preferences – Age, Location, Budget, and Behavior. 

But, to get the highest quality of diamond ring in Scottsdale, it is important to purchase from a certified and trustworthy vendor like Finer Jewelry. We work professionally and our certified experts personally interact with visitors in explaining the brilliance and fire of a ring.

Our jewelry experts provide you the best guidance in choosing the right ring and diamond. We are a custom centric organization and believe in creating value and happiness for our customers.

Call us now or visit our store to explore the best-of-all collection and customize your engagement ring in Scottsdale to cherish such a special moment.

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Harmony GreenHarmony Green
23:13 01 Apr 24
Shimon is absolutely amazing at what he does and such a pleasure to work with. We had a custom wedding band made to complement my center stone and the design is quite unique. My fiancé was very apprehensive and worried about not going with a classic wedding band but we both couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! Going to be hard not to wear this for the next few months! 😅
Dylan KuchanDylan Kuchan
21:42 19 Mar 24
Shimon was absolutely amazing. He not only was professional and courteous, but was understanding of my questions and made my visits very easy. Would highly recommend his services at Finer Custom Jewelry.
Alana VAlana V
22:15 18 Mar 24
We had a wonderful experience creating a custom engagment ring with Shimon. Shimon took the time to truly show us our options and helped shape our vision throughout the process.Shimon did a phenomenal job finding the perfect unique stone including similar stone options so we felt confident in our choice. It was such a fun process exploring our options and designing the perfect ring. Shimon is truly a master of his craft!
Ena DuriezEna Duriez
19:48 18 Mar 24
I absolutely love their jewelry, they have beautiful pieces. Highly recommend 👍
Monica J HairMonica J Hair
19:50 15 Mar 24
I had a custom bracelet made by Shimon and his team. From start to finish the process couldn’t have been more seamless. Genuinely a pleasure to work with Finer Custom Jewelry
Steven TocciSteven Tocci
02:32 07 Mar 24
Just got a new watch and needed a link removed. I found this store on Google and decided to stop in and see if they could help. Shimon doesn’t typically do watches, but he didn’t hesitate to stop what he was doing to help me. He took the time out of his day to help me and wouldn’t accept any payment. You can tell he takes extreme pride in his work and he will do whatever it takes to help his customers. I will absolutely be coming back and using him in the future!
Pamela SpearsPamela Spears
21:21 12 Feb 24
Shimon was very helpful, grand place finer jewelry sales. Would definitely recommend to everyone. Will definitely be back to this location
John HuntJohn Hunt
17:59 23 Jan 24
Great experience! Shimon helped me get a salt & pepper engagement ring. He understood exactly what I was looking for and the finished product greatly exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended!!
Sara TurnbullSara Turnbull
22:30 22 Jan 24
Shimon cleaned my wedding ring for me and made it look better than new. I couldn’t stop looking at it in the sun! I had forgotten its potential to shine like that. And Monica was a great help as well, they have an amazing and dedicated team 💍
DevonDevon
01:24 05 Jan 24
My fiancé and I cannot say enough about Shimon and Finer Custom Jewelry. I had an heirloom ring from my mom, and two bands that I wanted to use to create a very specific ring, the ring of my dreams. After a lot of research, we found Shimon. Throughout the entire process, he was incredible. From our very first meeting where we went over my vision, to the final product. I feel so lucky to have found such a caring and talented jeweler. You can tell he takes such pride in his work, as he should because it is truly flawless. I would recommend Shimon to anyone I know. We are so thankful to have him to make our forever ring so incredibly special. It exceeded all our expectations and then some.
Laura VargasLaura Vargas
20:26 30 Dec 23
My fiance and I had a fantastic experience going through Finer Custom Jewelry for our wedding bands. Shimon and Monica both worked to create our dream rings within our budget. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for affordable, high quality, fast, and wonderful service.
Jacquie LymanJacquie Lyman
04:17 28 Dec 23
10/10 would recommend Finer Jewelery! I needed a repair on my wedding ring, and also wanted my engagement ring and wedding band soldered together. The service was incredible and the communication was as promised. Shimon is so kind and warm and friendly! My ring came back looking brand new!
Paige DimakosPaige Dimakos
23:15 04 Oct 23
Wonderful experience and customer service. Look forward to working with Shimon in the future.
Homa NikoHoma Niko
22:23 26 Sep 23
It was very nice meeting Shimon, he was very helpful on pricing my sister's ring. Very understanding and knowledgeable on jewelry. Thank you so much Shimon.
Kyle RootKyle Root
20:13 21 Sep 23
Shimon is a great guy super knowledgeable and I will definitely be coming to him again for my jewelry needs.
Lauren Van GyselLauren Van Gysel
18:18 18 Sep 23
Shimone was SO helpful and accommodating when I was selling jewelry! 10/10 experience and will be back!! :)
Roman MendezRoman Mendez
22:55 06 Sep 23
Great place. Shimon really helped me get a great offer on my diamond bracelet
Matthew RamirezMatthew Ramirez
18:25 01 Sep 23
Shimone was a pleasure to work with. He was both reasonable and fair when it came to selling a ring that I had been sitting on for a while. I would highly recommend Finer Custom Jewelry if you’re looking to sell any pieces. Shimone will treat you well.
denise drakedenise drake
22:23 29 Aug 23
Great experience working with Shimon. He had expert ideas about how to manage some antique jewelry and was super and helping us find the right rings!
Pure Air Service AZPure Air Service AZ
18:36 29 Aug 23
Thank you Shimon for your patience with me.I called finer custom jewelry to find a diamond ring to Propose my girlfriend and Shimon was really helpful and profesional.Really recommend.She said yessssss 😊
SpencerSpencer
17:17 29 Aug 23
This place is absolutely amazing. The Jeweler Shimon did a wonderful job when pricing and inspecting the jewelry I brought in for sale. Extremely knowledgeable and very personable. recommend everyone comes here!!
Shelby KarrelsShelby Karrels
23:14 21 Aug 23
My experience with Finer Curation Jewelry was nothing short of phenomenal. Buying, selling, and creating custom jewelry can be a stressful and pressuring experience. However, from the moment I walked into Finer Custom Jewelry, I felt like a valued client. Shimon was patient, knowledgeable, and made the process so much easier than I had expected. If you are looking for a jeweler you can trust, you will find them here!
Sarah KanitschSarah Kanitsch
18:35 15 Aug 23
Amazing service! Helped immediately with the ring I had. Wonderful guy!!
Shane CsiszarShane Csiszar
23:49 07 Aug 23
Shimon was a pleasure to work with! Made the process very easy and enjoyable. We picked a beautiful emerald diamond, and I could not be happier with the quality of his work! I highly recommend Finer Jewelry!
Lauryn ScusselLauryn Scussel
03:27 20 Jul 23
Thanks to Shimon I was able to give my mom her dream Mother’s ring. It was done quickly and efficiently with great communication and a stunning product. A great company for your custom jewelry needs!!
Ryan BerryRyan Berry
17:19 11 Jul 23
Shimon was great to work with. We made a custom ring exactly how I drew it and my fianceé loved it. Will definitely come back for my ring!
Lisa HilchieLisa Hilchie
20:37 09 Jul 23
Shimon was very kind and professional. He responded quickly to my initial email, worked with my schedule to make an appointment, and took the time to answer any questions I had. I'm very happy with my decision to go to him.
Eli Garcia (ELI)Eli Garcia (ELI)
18:32 26 Jun 23
Ring came out perfect my Fiancé loved it, it fit perfect, I’d highly recommend this jeweler, also Shimon was very communicative and gave updates on the ring every chance he had, couldn’t have had a better experience.
Michael NedlerMichael Nedler
00:17 19 Jun 23
I had a big wedding anniversary coming and wanted to do something special for my wife. A friend suggested Finer so I contacted them. What a wonderful experience...Shimon led me through the process of picking an amazing diamonds as well as the perfect ring. My wife couldn't have been happier and I felt like a hero. I feel like a got an incredible ring for the money and will be back for the next occasion!
Arianna DohertyArianna Doherty
16:51 14 Jun 23
I needed to get two rings appraised and the process was easy and convenient. Shimon was able to meet with me the same week and got me the written appraisals within 3 days. I did not need to leave the items with him as some other jewelers require. I'm very pleased with the ease of working with Shimon.
Kayla ThurberKayla Thurber
02:32 16 Mar 23
I would give Shimon at Finer Custom Jewelry 10 stars if I could! He created an entirely custom ring for my fiancé just based on one Google image photo that she provided me. Before working with Shimon, I assumed I would not be able to afford a custom ring, but I was able to choose everything for the ring and stay perfectly within my budget. It was a very personal experience to create this ring and I felt heard by Shimon the entire time. (He even texted me to congratulate me on my engagement!) And he produced the most wonderful, amazing ring that will last for a lifetime! One final note: as a woman proposing to another woman, I was nervous to be judged when purchasing a non-traditional engagement ring. Shimon made me feel SO comfortable and validated. I could not recommend his services enough.
Daniel GoldbergDaniel Goldberg
00:55 03 Mar 23
My entire experience with Shimon was incredible start to finish. I came in with just an idea of what I wanted for an engagement ring. He took the time to explain the different options, settings and styles that would match my idea. Needless to say, the ring turned out beautifully and she loved it. Most importantly, Shimon was honest and fair. We will definitely be going back for all of our future needs.
Sarah RisiSarah Risi
18:47 14 Feb 23
Shimon helped me elevate my engagement diamond to a beautiful channel set band with my birthstone sapphires. I couldn’t be happier with the quality of his work!
Kyle BelskiKyle Belski
23:50 07 Feb 23
Shimon is the man! He took the time to help us design my fiancé’s ring just the way she wanted it. She now gets compliments on her ring on a daily basis. Shimon also got us a high quality diamond at a more than fair price. I recommend Finer Jewelry for all of your jewelry needs!
Aalia FuellerAalia Fueller
19:49 07 Feb 23
I’ve been working with Shimon for a year. I had all my mother’s diamonds reset. He helped me recreate a ring setting that joined my mom and dads diamonds so I have them with me at all times. He repaired many pieces and restrung my mom’s pearls. He’s a true professional and an amazing person. He and his wife have created an awesome business.If you want to design your own piece or buy one, Finer Jewelry is the place to go!
Lena GonzalezLena Gonzalez
17:10 25 Jun 22
Thank you to Shimon for this amazing diamond ring!! If you’re struggling looking for a jeweler in Arizona, you have to choose Finer Jewelry! He was very attentive to what I wanted and made me feel listened to throughout the entire process. He was truly a pleasure to work with, I could not recommend him enough!
Dania KassabDania Kassab
18:43 09 Jun 22
I’ve been looking for a yellow diamond ring for a while now and I’m so glad I foundation Finer Jewelry!!! Shimon showed me a variety of diamonds and made sure I was in love with the specific stone and shade of the diamond. Shimon made sure to educate me on my purchase which I really appreciated because I honestly didn’t know much about diamonds before meeting with him. I could not be more obsessed with this ring, so thank you so much Shimon for helping me find my dream ring!!!
Ashley BoldAshley Bold
07:24 29 Jan 22
If you are looking for a jeweler in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, look no further. As we began shopping for an engagement ring we went to a number of different jewelers in the area but no one offered the same level of customer service as Shimon at Finer Jewelry! He was so helpful and caring throughout the entire process of designing my dream ring. I get so many compliments on my ring and it’s all thanks to Finer Jewelry!!
A DA D
22:48 24 Dec 21
I was gifted diamonds from my mother and both grandmother’s wedding rings and I wanted to make my own wedding ring with them. I was able to schedule an appointment the following day and began working on the ring design. They were so thorough in making sure the fit and design was just right by making 3D imaging and wax molds for you to see before the ring is actually made. The whole process took about a month from start to finish and you can’t beat the price! I’m beyond happy with what they made for me. It’s truly something special.
JoanJoan
18:36 14 Dec 21
After sharing our diamond CCC wish list with Shimon we sat back and waited. Shimon took us seriously and carefully watched the exchanges for "our stone". He found us a nearly flawless diamond that presented 30% larger than its weight! We then asked Shimon to craft a setting that required specially cut supplemental diamonds. Shimon's relationships with diamond cutters and his goldsmith made it possible for him to deliver our dream setting with our own "hope" diamond! Shimon is personable, very fun to work with and completely transparent. He and his stones are priceless!
Deanna HuntDeanna Hunt
17:35 04 Nov 21
Amazing experience. My favorite diamond jeweler in Scottsdale. A custom experience, fair prices, honest, top quality. What more can I say!
Candace HagermanCandace Hagerman
00:03 08 Sep 21
Shimon did an amazing job understanding what I wanted in my ring. After picking out my main stone he found two that perfectly coordinated. It turned out so much more than I hoped. Will definitely recommend and return.
Robbie BurtonRobbie Burton
23:20 03 Aug 21
I found the staff to be more than happy to assist in the design and creation of a true family heirloom. The process of collaboration with this jeweler was such a joy. Me and my family will treasure this for a lifetime. Thank you so much. A truly happy customer.
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