Let’s find out what a carat is in the first place. A karat, or carat, is a unit of mass (not size) equal to 0.2 grams. The diamond carat also measures the weight of the diamond, not its size. However, many people assume that the diamond carat measures the size — after all, the larger the carat, the heavier the diamond is. The actual size can vary depending on your screen resolutions, monitor size, etc. The diamond carat weight does not reflect the diamond’s size. It usually appears bigger but weighs less. When buying a diamond, the first factor that most people look at is the carat weight. However, it’s still very important to remember the 4C’s of diamonds: cut, clarity, colour, and carat; these qualities will identify its value.

Generally, the larger the diamond is (and the more carats it has), the higher the price. Typically, the 5-carat diamond ring price is higher than that of a 4-karats ring. However, depending on the design and material of the ring, the 5k diamond ring might be even cheaper. In addition, the carat diamond price also depends on whether the diamond is natural or lab-grown.

In Canada, the average engagement ring price canada diamond weight is between 1 and 1.2 carats. We all know that love cannot be measured by the size (or weight) of gems. Nevertheless, if you want to propose to your partner with a stunning, beautiful ring, consider getting a 5-carat diamond ring princess cut or a 5-carat oval diamond ring, depending on which shape your partner prefers. Certainly, a 5-diamond ring might be too expensive. So if the 5-carat diamond price is too high for you, we can build a personalized 5C’s diamond ring made of lab-grown diamonds that are more affordable. If you’re looking for a smaller diamond, reach out to us, and we’ll provide you with the 1-carat diamond price chart at any time.