Is a 1-carat diamond ring too small?

A 1-carat diamond is perfectly large enough to attract attention, and a 1-carat is often considered the benchmark for a standard-size engagement ring. In the US, the average size of an engagement ring is 1.08 carats, and almost half of the engagement rings weigh between 1-1.2 carats.

A 1-carat diamond is perfectly large enough to attract attention, and a 1-carat is often considered the benchmark for a standard-size engagement ring. In the US, the average size of an engagement ring is 1.08 carats, and almost half of the engagement rings weigh between 1-1.2 carats.

By Peter Norman

Peter Norman is one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated wedding jewelers, with his custom-made engagement rings and wedding bands taking center place in thousands of weddings over the last 40 years. Each engagement ring is custom designed, built to order, and can suit any budget: from the simply elegant 1-carat solitaires to the exquisite pieces fit for (and sometimes purchased by) royalty.