Is a 2-carat diamond considered to be big?

Given that the average engagement ring diamond is 1.08 carats, a 2-carat diamond would be considered big.

Given that the average engagement ring diamond is 1.08 carats, a 2-carat diamond would be considered big.

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.