Indulge in opulence with this 2.5 Carat Oval Diamond Ring. This beautiful oval cut lab-created diamond ring features five dazzling diamonds totaling 2.5 carats. The center lab-created diamond is accented by a halo of smaller, glistening diamonds that make it look bigger than its actual size.

If you’re shopping for a lab-created diamond ring with a 2.5 carat center stone and it’s out of your price range, consider an alternative stone cut. Fancy cut diamonds, like the emerald and marquise shapes, tend to come with lower price tags per carat. They also look larger because of their proportions.

How to Tell if a Diamond Is a True Carat

The most objective of the 4C’s, Carat weight refers to the physical weight of a diamond using a precisely balanced scale capable of measuring very small amounts of precious metal. A single carat is equal to 0.200 grams or 1/5 of a gram.

There are a few ways to estimate a diamond’s carat weight without weighing it. The most accurate method is to use a GIA lab report with its precise carat weight listed on it. Another way to estimate the carat weight is to use a formula that takes into account the diameter and depth of a diamond. The formula is, for round diamonds: Diameter (in mm) 2 times Depth (in mm) multiplied by the constant of 0.006 to come up with the approximate weight.

If you are looking to buy a diamond and don’t have access to a GIA-certified report, some reputable online-only retailers will provide Hi-Res photos or 360-degree close-up videos of the actual gemstone before you buy it. This will allow you to inspect the stone and avoid being fooled by a fake.