With diamond engagement rings, it’s a big misconception that everyone prefers the bigger diamond. When in fact, 1 Carat Engagement Rings are our most popular choice for soon-to-be newlyweds. If you’re considering a 1Ct diamond ring, here are our top 5 best selling 1 Carat Engagement Rings from our Brillianteers Collection (and a few helpful tips when shopping for diamond rings).
Why Are 1 Carat Engagement Rings Popular?
Minimal style is the new trend in jewelry fashion and 1 Carat engagement rings are the go-to favorite buys for this specific reason. A 1 Carat diamond is perfect for that minimal and classic jewelry look. On top of its subtle design, there are also a few valuable aspects of a smaller diamond that makes it such a popular choice.
- Affordability – If your goal is to shop for affordable diamond jewelry, the 1 Carat Diamond Ring is a go-to. On average, a 1 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring is available for under $2,000.
- Wearable for everyday use – It’s a popular choice because of the factor of comfort. The diamond is not so big that it becomes a burden to wear on a day-to-day basis. A 1 Carat diamond ring is ideal for someone who wants to wear their engagement ring every day.
- Easy to Style with other Jewelry – The minimal style of a 1 Carat Engagement Ring means that it’s easier to wear with other pieces of jewelry It’s also ideal if you want to wear it with your wedding ring as a Bridal Set.
- It’s timeless – A smaller diamond will never go out of fashion. It will always look beautiful.
- It works for any occasion – The 1 Carat diamond ring design works well for both casual and formal occasions.
It may be that you want to look for a beautiful ring without spending a lot of money, or that your partner prefers a minimal and simpler ring design. Either way, the 1 Carat Engagement Ring style is popular for a good reason; or in this case, several great reasons!
How Much Do 1 Carat Engagement Rings Cost?
The cost of an engagement ring depends entirely on the jewelry designer or brand you are buying from. There are 1 Carat diamond rings that can cost up to $10,000 from higher-end jewelry names. It’s also possible to shop for a 1 Carat engagement ring for under $2,000.
The overall price of a diamond ring will depend entirely on who you buy from and the quality of the diamond of your ring. The cost of an engagement ring will also depend on the 4 C’s of the 1 Carat diamond. The quality of a diamond affects a ring’s overall price.
What’s the Actual Size of 1 Carat Engagement Rings?
The Carat of a diamond is often misunderstood to be its physical size. But in fact, the Carat is the measure of a diamond’s weight. There’s no specific measure of what a diamond’s actual size is as it varies according to a diamond’s cut, and the way it is cut. To give you a better idea, here’s a quick guide to different Carat weights for a round diamond.
What are Brillianteers’ Best Selling 1 Carat Engagement Rings
Not quite sure what engagement ring to buy the love of your life? We have collected our 5 best selling 1 Carat engagement rings for you to choose from. From a simple solitaire ring, a famous halo design, to a glamorous diamond with accent stones, you’ll definitely find the perfect ring, for that perfect price.
A Solitaire Princess Cut
A classic design, our Devotion in white gold is the ultimate timeless piece. It is the perfect ring for the person who wants a minimal, simple piece to wear on a daily basis.
A Round Cut with a Wide Band
The wideband on an engagement ring is designed as a flattering feature that compliments your hand when worn. Our Elizabeth in white gold does just that. It looks particularly stunning when worn. Also a minimal piece, at a more affordable price.
A Princess Cut with Accent Stones
If you or your partner wants a ring with that extra bit of sparkle and glam, our Felicienne in white gold is the choice to buy. Its subtle accent stones do a beautiful job of complimenting, as well as highlighting, the center princess cut diamond.
A Round Cut with a Channel Setting
Our Enchantment in white gold is definitely a favorite amongst our shoppers. It sits elegantly on your hand with its wider band, but brilliant diamond accent stones. It’s the ring design that has that wow factor, without it looking uncomfortably large on your hand.
A Round Cut with a Pave Setting
There’s something stunning about a pave setting with a thin ring band. It is both minimal and spectacular at the same time. Our Diane in white gold is our top seller for this exact reason. It’s a ring for everyone and loved by every soon-to-be-bride who had received it.
Qualities to Make 1 Carat Engagement Rings Look More Expensive
If you know that your partner is looking for that particularly bigger or more glamourous ring, but you want to stick to a 1 Carat stone, here are helpful tips to go around that.
- Shop for Halo Ring Designs -The halo ring appears almost 3 times bigger than the actual 1 Carat center stone.
- Shop for thinner bands – The thinner the band, the bigger the center diamond appears.
- Choose a round cut diamond – Amongst all the 1 Carat engagement rings, the round cut designs will appear to have the biggest stones as the way the diamond is cut, reflects the most light, and therefore looks the largest.
- Choose a Yellow Gold or Rose Gold metal – the diamond sits in contrast to a rose or yellow gold metal. This creates the illusion that it is bigger because it stands out more.
These tips will help you find a ring design that will appear to have a bigger center diamond, and still give you the opportunity to stick to a choice amongst 1 Carat engagement rings.
Final Thoughts
“We loved with a love that was more than love.”
– Edgar Allan Poe
We know just how beautiful (and popular) 1 Carat engagement rings are, and thus, we have made all of our Brillianteers designs readily available with 1 Carat center stone. You can even customize your ring further by choosing the metal type. You’ll be surprised at just how incredible 1 Carat really is once you see it in person. If you’re looking for other tips to save money on an engagement ring, click here.