{"id":5513,"date":"2022-01-28T22:54:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T22:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/?p=5513"},"modified":"2023-08-25T23:51:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T23:51:40","slug":"average-engagement-ring-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/average-engagement-ring-size\/","title":{"rendered":"Size Matters: Average Engagement Ring Size"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most of us have heard &#8220;bigger is better&#8221; when it comes to diamond&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/engagement\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">engagement rings<\/a>. You gotta wonder though&#8211;is that really the case? Here we will go into detail about the average engagement ring size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/how-much-should-you-spend-on-an-engagement-ring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The average engagement ring size falls between 1-2 carats.<\/a> It depends on who you ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mega-popular wedding site TheKnot.com&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theknot.com\/content\/average-engagement-ring-carat-size#:~:text=According%20to%20our%20study%2C%20the,rings%20sizing%20above%20two%20carats.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ran a survey<\/a>&nbsp;and came up with 1.5-carat engagement rings being the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact carat size varies among different reports. Some say the average diamond size for a ring is 1.08 carats and others say it&#8217;s 1.2 carats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s just say around one carat, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, everyone seems to agree with the average diamond weight in total being closer to 2 carats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Design Your Dream Engagement Ring<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Average Diamond Carat Weight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The average diamond carat size for engagement rings also depends on where you live. In the United States, the national average is just over one carat.&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brides.com\/average-diamond-size-for-engagement-ring-5179259\"><u>According to Brides Magazine<\/u><\/a>, it\u2019s 0.6 carats in the UK and around a half-carat in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because that&#8217;s the popular size, doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone can cash in on a one-carat diamond ring with the best possible diamond grades. Those babies come at a high price, even if it&#8217;s just one carat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems people these days would rather have the highest quality diamond instead of a large rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A center stone with lower diamond grades doesn&#8217;t make for a pretty diamond engagement ring. Without an eye-clean and well-cut diamond, you&#8217;re stuck with a big and unattractive ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cut Is King<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-julia-ring-radiant-sand-cream-background-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0151-1x1-1200x630-2-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Brilliant Cut Solitaire. Average Engagement Ring Size. \" class=\"wp-image-19050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-julia-ring-radiant-sand-cream-background-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0151-1x1-1200x630-2-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-julia-ring-radiant-sand-cream-background-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0151-1x1-1200x630-2-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-julia-ring-radiant-sand-cream-background-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0151-1x1-1200x630-2-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-julia-ring-radiant-sand-cream-background-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0151-1x1-1200x630-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brilliant Cut Solitaire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The average carat weight of a diamond engagement ring might be 1.5 carats, but that&#8217;s not the biggest concern for most. Diamond-savvy people agree the cut grade of their center stone is the most important factor about their&nbsp;diamond,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re not wrong, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to choose your chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/diamond-shapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diamond shape<\/a> based on the recommended proportions for its shape. Round cut engagement rings cut grades should be ideal cut or Excellent cut grades. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/diamond-cut\/diamond-cut-basic-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cut quality<\/a> should come before carat weight any day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cut of your diamond engagement ring controls its sparkle and beauty. That&#8217;s the main reason people want large diamonds to begin with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save Money For Diamond Clarity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we were you, we&#8217;d save more money on a smaller diamond with better clarity. That&#8217;s if we had to choose between the average carat weight or high clarity. We&#8217;d much rather have both, in all honesty. It&#8217;s probably the second most important thing about buying high-quality diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people prefer diamond color to clarity. But there are better workarounds to dealing with color than clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re going above the average engagement ring size, you want a diamond without a lot of inclusions. The flaws in an engagement ring diamond weighing two carats to three carats look bigger than one carat would. You&#8217;ll need a higher clarity grade like a VS diamond ring or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/vvs-diamonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VVS diamond<\/a> ring. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/diamond-clarity-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This post has a diamond clarity chart<\/a>, it&#8217;s a great reference for understanding clarity better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re buying engagement rings below the average diamond size, it&#8217;s not necessary to buy a VVS or flawless diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Word About Diamond Color<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Classic-Tapered-Baguette-Ring_Round_Platinum-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Cordelia Ring\n\" class=\"wp-image-19051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Classic-Tapered-Baguette-Ring_Round_Platinum-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Classic-Tapered-Baguette-Ring_Round_Platinum-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Classic-Tapered-Baguette-Ring_Round_Platinum-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Classic-Tapered-Baguette-Ring_Round_Platinum-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/classic-tapered-baguette-ring-erhl0345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop the Cordelia Ring<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We won&#8217;t spend a ton of time talking about diamond color, but we&#8217;ll impart some nuggets of knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a decent price gap between a J color ring and a D color ring. They&#8217;re on opposite ends of the spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Color grades right next to each other don&#8217;t appear to make a difference. Many can&#8217;t tell the difference between an E and G color sitting side by side. That&#8217;s how small the difference is between colorless and near-colorless diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;ll also look brighter if you pick a shape with a brilliant cut. Brilliant cut diamond shapes allow more white light to be reflected out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly all popular shapes are brilliant cut, except for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/engagement\/emerald-cut-engagement-rings\/\">emerald cut diamonds<\/a> and Asscher cut diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At just over 1 carat, there&#8217;s no need to pay for a colorless diamond. Many people buy at the lower end of near colorless without noticing any tint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carat Size vs Carat Weight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamond experts say many customers tying the knot aren&#8217;t aware of the difference between carat weight and carat size. The two aren&#8217;t the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carat size is how big the diamond&nbsp;<em>looks<\/em>. Carat weight is how much it&nbsp;<em>weighs<\/em>. The weight of a center diamond is distributed by its shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Diamond Shape Affects the Average Diamond Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-petite-floating-gem-band-birdie-oval-ring-white-gold-sand-cream-paper-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0041-1x1-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Oval-Shaped Diamond In a Bezel Setting\" class=\"wp-image-19052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-petite-floating-gem-band-birdie-oval-ring-white-gold-sand-cream-paper-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0041-1x1-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-petite-floating-gem-band-birdie-oval-ring-white-gold-sand-cream-paper-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0041-1x1-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-petite-floating-gem-band-birdie-oval-ring-white-gold-sand-cream-paper-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0041-1x1-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-spring-summer-still-life-petite-floating-gem-band-birdie-oval-ring-white-gold-sand-cream-paper-4-17-SS23-Still-Life0041-1x1-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oval-Shaped Diamond In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/bezel-setting\/\">Bezel Setting<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamonds are cut differently according to shape. The faceting techniques on a round-cut diamond engagement ring calls for a deeper cut. More of the carat weight lies in the pavilion (bottom) of a round cut diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An&nbsp;emerald-cut diamond&nbsp;engagement ring will have a bigger face-up visual size than a round cut because its carat weight is distributed differently. Emerald cuts are more shallow than round diamond engagement rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a fantastic option for those who want to stick to a budget and still get the best value on a large diamond. An emerald cut engagement ring will be less expensive than a round cut ring of the same diamond grades and carat weights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diamond shapes with the largest face-up sizes for engagement rings are marquise, emerald cut, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/oval-engagement-rings\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">oval-shaped diamonds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting The Best Value on The Average Carat Size<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman_hands_bezel-ring_round_yellow-gold-1200x630-3-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Round Brilliant Diamond In a Bezel Setting\" class=\"wp-image-19053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman_hands_bezel-ring_round_yellow-gold-1200x630-3-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman_hands_bezel-ring_round_yellow-gold-1200x630-3-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman_hands_bezel-ring_round_yellow-gold-1200x630-3-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/woman_hands_bezel-ring_round_yellow-gold-1200x630-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Round Brilliant Diamond In a Bezel Setting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A 1.5-carat engagement ring might be a little out of your budget. You might think you&#8217;re stuck buying below the average engagement ring size. Never fear, cost-saving tips are here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buying Diamonds Online vs In-Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to save money on the clarity of an engagement ring is to buy diamonds online. Plus, it&#8217;s more fun to choose from a pool of loose diamonds and ring settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also view high-quality images and 360\u02da videos of many loose diamonds. These are especially helpful because a lot of people have trouble seeing through a jewelers loupe or microscope. It&#8217;s much easier to see it magnified clearly on a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/virtual-appointments\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">can chat online with a diamond expert<\/a> to choose the right carat size and other parameters for your engagement ring. It gives you a lot more control than picking out pre-set engagement rings in-store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/design-engagement-ring\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">design your own engagement rings<\/a>&nbsp;online without having to pay any of the labor costs to create custom diamond rings at brick and mortar stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buying Lab Created Diamonds Instead Of Mined Diamonds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lab diamonds come in a bunch of unconventional names: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/what-is-a-synthetic-diamond\/\">synthetic diamonds,<\/a> cultured diamonds, man-made diamonds, created diamonds, and lab grown diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you want to call them, lab diamonds are real diamonds. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/lab-grown-vs-natural-diamonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">They have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds.<\/a> They&#8217;re real diamonds that were grown in a controlled lab environment instead of in the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three ways to save on the average engagement ring size when you choose lab diamonds instead of natural diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Works Within Your Budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The price tag on the average diamond size for engagement rings is less expensive than a natural one. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/affordable-engagement-rings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lab grown engagement rings can be 20% to 40% more affordable <\/a>than mined engagement rings. You can choose to go bigger for less or have more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/how-much-money-should-you-spend-on-a-wedding-ring\/\">money to spend<\/a> on your setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t cost as much money to produce them and bonus: less energy used. Lab diamonds are better for the environment than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/about-mined-diamonds\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mining diamonds<\/a>. It&#8217;d be great if one day all lab diamonds were completely sustainable, but they aren&#8217;t yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double bonus: Lab diamonds provide customers peace of mind to know they are buying 100%&nbsp;ethical jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying lab grown can get you the best value on the average ring size. You can even go beyond the national average. We&#8217;re talking two or three carats if that&#8217;s your style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Fewer Flaws<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re also more likely to find a bigger stone with fewer flaws to the naked eye. That&#8217;s because lab diamonds don&#8217;t have many minerals coming into contact with them while they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of inclusions found in lab diamonds tend to be less noticeable. You won&#8217;t find many I clarity lab diamonds out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Flexible Color Grades<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve spent a lot of time comparing apples to apples with lab diamonds and mined diamonds. But one thing we&#8217;ve noticed about lab diamonds is there isn&#8217;t too much of a cost difference between color grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t need to handpick your color grades to suit your budget. Most lab diamonds have higher color grades. It&#8217;s not uncommon to see DEF color grades without a big difference in cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What If The Average Weight Is Still Out Of Your Budget?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AVA-HALO-RING_round-diamond_white-gold-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Ava Halo Ring. Average Engagement Ring Size. \" class=\"wp-image-19054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AVA-HALO-RING_round-diamond_white-gold-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AVA-HALO-RING_round-diamond_white-gold-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AVA-HALO-RING_round-diamond_white-gold-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AVA-HALO-RING_round-diamond_white-gold-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/ava-halo-ring-platinum-round-637928-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop the Ava Ring<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Big sparkly diamonds have always been a status symbol. A lot of that is due to advertising and Hollywood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people today are bypassing the average carat size. Instead, they&#8217;re spending more of their budget on engagement ring settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engagement Ring Styles Are Shifting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>White gold is still the preferred metal for an engagement ring, but the ring style trends are turning. Gone are the days when everyone wanted a huge diamond set in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/solitaire-engagement-rings\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">solitaire engagement ring setting<\/a>. Styles are more varied now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brides Magazine&#8217;s survey said that more are choosing center stones below the average size and having lots of smaller stones in the ring setting. Some people are also opting for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-two-stone-engagement-ring\/\">two stone engagement rings<\/a>, featuring two center stones instead of just one. Many choose diamond shapes with a bigger visual size for their engagement ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The average diamond size for an engagement ring may be around one carat, but no written rule says you have to have it. The right diamond size for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/engagement\/\">engagement rings<\/a> is in the eyes of the beholder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the average carat size for an engagement ring is within your budget, go for it. Just make sure to give your other diamond grades more attention first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if a 1-1.5 carat diamond is out of your budget, don&#8217;t sweat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True beauty comes in all sizes, and an engagement ring is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/ethical-jewelry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover All of Our Lab Grown Diamond Jewelry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us have heard &#8220;bigger is better&#8221; when it comes to diamond&nbsp;engagement rings. You gotta wonder though&#8211;is that really the case? Here we will go into detail about the average engagement ring size. The average engagement ring size falls between 1-2 carats. It depends on who you ask. 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