What Do 1 Carat Loose Diamonds Actually Look Like? Author Lynelle Schmidt Share Facebook Share on Facebook Email Email Date Jul 28, 2014 Engagement 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? Subscribe Email Engagement Estate Jewelry Wedding Watches Fine / Fashion Jewelry JOIN