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How do you compare two different diamonds according to size? For example, how do you tell the difference in size between a quarter carat and a half-carat diamond?
Not all jewellers carry visual aids to show different diamond sizes.
Within our showroom, we have a wide range of tools. From diamond colour sets to examples of popular diamond sizes. Also, by using a ring-clip with loose diamonds, buyers see how their diamond looks on the finger.
Use our interactive diamond size tool to see diamond sizes on the finger
Keeping things nice and simple, we have photographed several popular sizes of a diamond, typically chosen for engagement rings. We have also factored into this image, (not so useful to our overseas clients – sorry!) a British five pence piece purely for reference. This is the only time that we will relate the value of five pence with a diamond!
The sizes below are references to the diameter of each diamond size. As the carat weight of each diamond increases, the physical size of the diamond will also increase. This infographic will be particularly applicable to the round diamond solitaire since varying fancy shapes of the diamond will exhibit varying dimensions to the round diamond illustrated.
The most popular diamond size includes the half-carat diamond (0.50cts.) The reason for this is not only cost, but this diamond typically hits a budget that many people can realistically aspire to. When we focus on diamonds above one carat in weight, especially in higher colour and clarity grades, the cost rapidly escalates.
Budge aside, most buyers choose a diamond close to 5mm in size. This equates to 0.40 – 0.50 carats.
The Ava engagement ring appears here, set with a 0.40-carat diamond.
For a half-carat diamond engagement ring, it is possible to achieve a beautiful example set into 950 Platinum for around £2000.
For those wishing to further reduce the spend on such a ring, the 0.40cts size offers a significant step down in price, but a size difference that is hardly detectable by eye. As a result, 0.40cts round brilliant cut diamonds offer outstanding value for money.
For those with a more substantial budget, the 0.70 – 0.80cts size is also a lovely choice.
Choose 0.70 carats over 0.75 carats. Most buyers pay a hefty premium for the magic 0.75-carat diamond weight. By comparison, you will save by choosing a diamond between 0.70 to 0.74 carats.
The diamond size contrasts greatly with the width of most engagement ring bands. Even those set with diamonds across the shoulders.
A narrow band on an engagement ring makes a diamond look larger. For this reason, most engagement rings feature slender narrowing shoulders.
The iconic diamond size measures 6.5mm in diameter and weighs 1 carat. Many consider this the ultimate diamond for an amazing engagement ring.
Our video below shows our Destiny engagement ring set with a 1 carat diamond.
Today, lab-grown diamonds make an affordable choice. One of our recent quotes offered our client a natural 1 carat diamond. At the same time, we offered the same grade 1 carat F colour VS1 clarity Platinum ring with a lab-grown diamond. The difference spanned from £12,000 to £4,000 from natural to lab-grown.
There is something magical about a full one carat in weight. For those willing to sacrifice only a small few points from the overall weight, the dip below this magic weight will often reduce cost substantially.
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Tension set engagement rings rely on enormous tension from the ring’s setting to hold the diamond securely in place. Diamonds suit tension settings owing to their hardness and durability. Most tension settings feature a solid one-part ring design.
Tension settings use the tensile strength of precious metal to retain diamonds or gemstones. Many designs draw inspiration from tensile design works used in building and architecture.
A structure that is characterized by a tensioning of the fabric or pliable material system (typically with wire or cable) to provide the critical structural support to the structure.
Unity makes an impressive engagement ring to showcase a diamond within the tension setting.
The Annabelle engagement ring provides a simple tension set design for round diamonds. Available in many size options, the ring holds a classic round brilliant cut diamond. In addition, we make this same ring in 100% ethical Fairtrade Gold.
There are pro’s and con’s when it comes to a tension setting. Firstly, they look amazing. Very simple, open and very modern. Many styles strip all fuss from an engagement ring. The diamond becomes the focus of a tension set diamond engagement ring.
Minimalist settings lack the security provided by traditional claw settings. For this reason, tension set diamond rings need a little care. To explain, exposed diamonds carry a greater risk of damage. In addition, tension settings risk damage from knocks and bangs. Especially true for tension set engagement rings with large diamonds.
The Unique diamond engagement ring—our best-selling tension set engagement ring.
If you love a little colour, why not choose a Ruby or Sapphire. Both offer a hard gemstone close to diamond on the Mohs scale of hardness.
Bespoke tension set engagement ring set with a blue sapphire.
Some tension set engagement rings offer a unique look compared with traditional rings. The Orion ring shown above features a part-bezel setting. The round brilliant cut diamond sits into the setting. On the opposite side, the exposed edge of the diamond features a small claw. The claw provides the tension required to hold the diamond in place.
Princess cut tension set engagement rings offer a clean look. To explain, the straight edges of a Princess cut align with straight setting edges. For example, the Alexa ring design shows one of our popular ring designs.
Almost all of our tension set diamond engagement rings present a unique minimalist look.
View the Alexa ring design within our engagement ring collection
One of our most popular oval solitaire designs features an oval cut diamond. The Ursula engagement ring makes a great addition to our tension settings. In addition, the Serenity engagement ring features a bypass ring design.
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Uncertain times at home and abroad continue to make gold shine as a safe-haven asset.
The price of gold jumped more than 18% in 2019. That was gold’s best annual performance since 2010. Now experts envision that the gold rally will gain even more momentum in 2020 as economic and political uncertainty lingers.
In our latest Special Report, we offer 25 reasons to own gold right now. Here, we give you a sneak peek at five of those reasons. To find out all 25 reasons why gold should be a key part of today’s portfolios, download your free copy of the special report today!
In 2019, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times in an effort to lift the economy. Unfortunately, such cuts could be a sign that the economy is ailing. And there’s little room for deeper cuts in interest rates to further bolster the economy.
In this low-interest-rate environment, gold can act as a safety net in case of a potential downturn—a downturn that additional cuts in interest rates might be unable to prevent.
>> Download U.S. Money Reserve’s special report 25 Reasons to Own Gold Now to learn how interest rates could affect portfolio decisions in 2020.
Perhaps the biggest unintended consequence of the trade war between the U.S. and China is the growing sense of uncertainty. Traditionally, gold has thrived when trade conflicts and other global woes contribute to uncertainty.
In December 2019, the U.S. and China ironed out the first phase of a trade deal aimed at cooling the heated trade rhetoric between the two global superpowers. But that’s only the first phase of the U.S.-China trade agreement. Much more remains to be done to resolve trade differences between the two nations. As such, the trade spat could persist throughout 2020 and beyond.
>> Download U.S. Money Reserve’s special report 25 Reasons to Own Gold Now to learn about the role of trade in making gold a safe-haven asset.
Following a lengthy period of economic expansion, recession remains a distinct possibility.
In a survey released by the National Association for Business Economics in August 2019, more than 70% of economists predict a recession would happen by the end of 2021. Of those economists, 42% envision a recession starting by the end of 2020.
Meanwhile, 52% of American adults surveyed in December 2019 by personal finance website FinanceBuzz indicated that they were worried about a recession coming within the next year.
If these predictions come true, gold could help you ride out the next economic downturn.
>> Want to know more about the relationship between a recession and the attractiveness of gold? Download U.S. Money Reserve’s special report 25 Reasons to Own Gold Now.
In February 2020, the U.S. presidential election officially kicked off in Iowa and New Hampshire. Of course, we won’t know until November 2020 who will occupy the White House from 2021 to 2025.
In the meantime, partisanship in our nation’s capital continues to flare up, thwarting progress on key issues like healthcare, infrastructure, taxes, and immigration. In fact, some of the current administration’s signature initiatives have gotten bogged down in Congress and the courts.
The lack of clarity over major legislative efforts is slowly chipping away at enthusiasm among consumers, investors, and business owners. That enthusiasm might wane until the presidential election is decided—and may even persist after that.
Political uncertainty breeds volatility, and both of those often fuel demand for gold.
>> To dive into the correlation between political uncertainty and gold, download U.S. Money Reserve’s special report 25 Reasons to Own Gold Now.
Outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. exceeds $1.6 trillion—around the size of the Russian economy. Only mortgages surpass student loans as a source of debt in our country.
“Increased reliance on student debt crowds out an individual’s access to other forms of household credit, which likely delays business formation and homeownership, important drivers of economic growth and wealth creation,” according to a January 2020 report from Moody’s Investors Service.
Most importantly, the mountain of student loan debt may leave our next generation unprepared to be the stewards of America’s future. Highly educated and unencumbered young people are key to sustained economic growth. What happens if they can’t play the role they are supposed to play? The nation is experiencing a debt crisis of enormous proportions, and until a fiscal solution is hashed out, gold could prove to be a sensible hedge.
>> To get up to speed on the correlation between student loan debt and the umbrella-like protection of gold, download U.S. Money Reserve’s special report 25 Reasons to Own Gold Now.
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Ira Epstein – Precious Metals Video
Silver has a problem. It is an industrial metal and the silver market lost its trend on Tuesday…
