What Do 1 Carat Loose Diamonds Actually Look Like?

You may have heard at some point that an important factor to consider when buying loose diamonds is the carat size. A lot of women dream of having the largest diamond in their engagement ring, and carat size plays a huge role in making that dream a reality.

But what do 1 carat vs 3 carat loose diamonds actually look like? It's hard to imagine sometimes what carat size means relative to loose diamonds when you don't have someone showing you in person.

Here is a scale that you can use to really get a good understanding of what the different carat sizes all look like relative to one another:

Are you thinking about buying a loose diamond or engagement ring?