Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, with some being more popular than others. Here are five things you should know about 2-carat diamonds before you start diamond shopping online:

1. How big is a 2 carat loose diamond?
 

A diamond’s carat is a measure of its weight but it does not reflect the diamond’s size. That means that a 2-carat diamond is not necessarily twice the size of a 1-carat diamond. A diamond’s size is usually the diameter of the diamond measured from the top, the visible part. The most common size for a round 2-carat diamond is 8.20 millimeters.

2. How common or rare are 2 carat loose diamond ?

When mining for natural diamonds, a lot of dirt is mined in the process. In fact, tons of dirt are mined for each diamond that is found. Out of those diamonds, most are of poor quality and only 1 in 15 million diamonds that are found is 2-carat diamond of high quality.

3. Why are 2 carat loose diamonds a popular choice?

2-carat diamonds are very popular and even considered a favorite among diamond buyers because they are affordable and usually slightly larger than 1-carat diamonds.

4. What is the most popular shape for 2 carat loose diamond?

The most popular shape for 2-carat diamonds is a round brilliant cut. In fact, the round brilliant cut is the most popular shape among all diamond sizes. Weighting at 400 milligrams and usually around 8 millimeters in diameter, this makes it ideal for fine jewelry such as earrings or delicate rings.

5. How much do 2 carat loose diamond?

The price of a diamond takes into account many factors, with the carat weight being only one of many. Prices for 2 carat loose diamonds range between $1000 and $30,000 per carat, depending on color, clarity, cut, and market demand, to name a few. All of the information required to properly price a diamond is in the GIA certification that accompanies it.

For more information about various diamond sizes, weights, prices – contact Moti Israeli Diamonds; the #1 diamond wholesaler of quality, GIA certified Israeli diamonds.