The Carbonstone Journal

Buying Guides

Buying Guides

Straightforward buying guides to help you compare your options and choose the right ring, metal and diamond for you.

How Much Is a Half Carat Round Diamond Worth? The Complete Guide

What a 0.50ct round diamond is worth, how big it looks, lab-grown vs natural pricing, and how to make a half carat look larger.

How Much Does a Cushion Cut Diamond Cost? Pricing, Value and Options

What a cushion cut diamond costs in the UK, why it is cheaper per carat than round, and the five factors that move the price.

How Much Does a 2 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Cost? A Full Guide

What a 2 carat pear shaped diamond costs in the UK, how big it looks, the six factors that move the price, and how to spend less.

How Much Is a 1 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond? A Complete Guide

What a 1 carat marquise diamond costs, how big it looks compared to a round, and the bow tie flaw no certificate will warn you about.

The True Cost of Cutting a Diamond

What it really costs to cut a diamond, why the weight lost matters more than the labour, and how it changes what you pay.

How Much Is a 2 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond?

What really drives the price of a 2 carat cushion, lab-grown versus natural, and how to spend sensibly at this size.

The True Cost of a 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

What a 2 carat emerald cut diamond ring really costs in the UK, what drives the price, and the extras buyers forget to budget for.

How Much Should You Spend on a Diamond Engagement Ring?

Forget months of salary. A practical way to set your budget, what drives the price, and what each budget band really buys.

How Much Is a 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring?

What a 3 carat emerald cut ring really costs in the UK, lab-grown vs natural, plus a carat-to-mm size chart and ways to save money.

How Much Does a 2 Carat Oval Diamond Cost?

UK price guidance for a 2 carat oval diamond ring, what drives the cost, how big it looks, and where buyers overspend.

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