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A 1 carat diamond ring is the perfect way to show off our exquisite diamonds, and loudly flaunt your new-found love. You can get plenty for your money with this carat weight, whether you’d like a single diamond or another style.
Our 1 carat diamond rings come in a range of shapes and sizes. You’ll be sure to find the dream ring that tells the story of your romance…
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A 1 carat engagement ring is a wonderful way to celebrate the beauty of your bond with your partner. Rest assured, at Alicia J we’re on hand to guide you on how to choose the right carat weight.
Carat weight is marked with a ‘ct’ that illustrates the mass. Many people seek larger diamonds with a 1 carat weight or more to have an eye-catching presence on their finger. However, it’s important to remember the following:
It is not the sole determinant of a diamond’s value.
Cut refers to the ability of the diamond to reflect and interact with light.
Colour is measured on a scale, where stones with less colour are favoured.
Clarity focuses on the blemishes or ‘inclusions’ within the diamond. These are the aspects of the stone that make it unique.
When making an important decision on your engagement ring, it’s essential that you consider all of the 4Cs outlined by the GIA.
“I ended up with a perfect ring and my fiancé couldn’t be happier. I would recommend (and have done!) to anyone.”
-Jamie
It’s not enough to decide on the carat weight. You also need to think about which shape you’d prefer for your diamond engagement ring.
Round Brilliant Cut diamonds offer 58 facets, fire and a timeless appeal, making them highly popular. In contrast, Princess Cut diamonds provide a modern, square shape with excellent brilliance. For a more unique shape, Marquise Cut diamonds create a flattering, elongated effect on the fingers, giving the illusion of a bigger stone.
Find out more about our diamond shapes.
We’ve done our best to answer some questions that you may have about our 1 carat diamond engagement rings:
There are a couple of factors that could make a 1 carat diamond ring look small. The first and most likely of these is the diamond shape. An Asscher diamond, for example, may look smaller, but an elongated oval shape will draw the eyes in and looks bigger, while making the finger appear more slender. A poorly-cut diamond may also look small as much of the weight would be in the invisible part of the stone, lodged in the setting.
A large proportion of diamond rings bought in the UK are 1 carat. This is because 1 carat is generally considered as the correct size to be big enough for an engagement ring. However, it is possible to get a smaller carat weight and choose a shape that accentuates the size. Always remember that other aspects can help make your ring truly special. These include the metal band, the style or surrounding rings, and the meaning you attach to it. Talk to us about creating your perfect bespoke engagement ring.
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What colour is a diamond? Many say they’re colourless, however, look closely and most contain subtle tints of yellows, soft pinks and rich browns. Truly colourless diamonds are known as white diamonds and are extremely rare and the most valuable. Diamond colour is graded from D to Z – D being the whitest, most colourless diamond and Z containing noticeable yellow, brown or pink tints. The letters D to Z represent a range of colour based on a combination of tone, lightness or darkness and saturation.
Cut
Diamond cut refers to the arrangement of a diamond’s facets. A diamond’s cut is often mistaken as meaning its shape (oval, pear, etc), but a diamond’s cut grade is actually about how well the facets interact with light.
Polish
Polish refers to the overall smoothness and condition of the diamond’s surface. It’s rare for a diamond to have a perfect polish. More often, they have tiny imperfections not visible to the naked eye.
Symmetry
Symmetry refers to how well-aligned the diamond's facets are. Symmetry, on the other hand, refers to the exactness of shape, overall outline, placement and alignment of individual facets.
The gradings provided by the GIA go from poor to excellent. If you select an SI clarity, we will provide Very Good cut, polish and symmetry. If you select a VS1 clarity, we will provide Excellent cut, polish and symmetry.
