The Ultimate 5 Carat Diamond Ring Buying Guide

Diamonds are the most popular gemstone for engagement rings. It’s easy to see why: they are the hardest mineral known to men, have a high refractive index, and have remarkable light dispersion properties. In simpler words, diamonds are very durable, and they sparkle—a lot!

Diamond rings are an exquisite accessory, and an engagement is only one of the many occasions that can be marked with such a unique piece of fine jewelry. A 5-carat diamond ring, for example, is an excellent gift to celebrate a wedding anniversary, a business milestone, a birthday, or just to satisfy your desire to add one more piece to your jewelry collection.

KEEP ON READING TO DISCOVER:

•    Why Buy a 5 Carat Diamond Ring

•    The Best Cuts for Larger Diamonds

•    5 Carat Diamond Ring Price

•    5 Ring Settings for Your 5ct Diamond

5 Reasons Why You’ll Love To Have a 5ct Diamond Ring

1. 5ct is a Notably Big Diamond

Carats express how much a gemstone weighs, 1 ct = 0.2 grams. So, regardless of its dimensions, every 5 carat diamond weighs exactly 1 gram. For reference, a round brilliant cut with ideal proportions will have a diameter of 11mm face up. Considering the average engagement ring in the US has a 1-carat diamond, a 5 carat is an exceptionally larger gemstone. If you go for a diamond of this size, your ring will definitely stand out from the crowd.

2. Elongated Cuts Look Stunning in 5 Carats

Elongated diamond shapes, like the emerald cut, look fantastic in this size as they typically already appear larger than they are. A 5-carat oval cut diamond, for example, is likely to give the illusion of a higher carat weight. If you are after a jaw-dropping effect, focus on long shapes like the pear, oval, marquise, and radiant.

3. 5 Carat Diamonds Are Celebrity Approved

​Five-carat diamonds are a celebrity favorite. Tom Cruise proposed to Katie Holmes with an elegant five-carat, oval-cut diamond ring back in 2005. The latest lucky star to receive a 5-carat oval diamond is Ariana Grande, who got engaged in December 2020.

4. A 5-Carat Diamond Has a Luxurious Feel

As you learned in point 1, a 5 carat diamond weighs 1 gram. Combined with the weight of the metal of your choice—especially if you go for platinum—your ring will have a heftier, more luxurious weight. Many women like the feel of heavier jewelry as it makes them more conscious of the value they carry on their finger.

5. It’s The Perfect Size to Admire an Excellent Cut

Cut is often considered the most important out of the 4Cs of diamond quality. This is because it affects the fire and scintillation of the stone. With a 5 carat diamond, you will be able to see the larger facets of your gem and appreciate the masterfully cut shape that is responsible for most of the sparkle.

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How Much Does a 5 Carat Diamond Ring Cost?

Multiple factors affect a diamond’s value; carat weight is the most important, but other things like color, cut quality, and clarity grades significantly influence it.

If a five-carat diamond has a lower color grade, this will translate to a lower price. Color, though, is a matter of taste; you might be after a fancy yellow diamond because you love the warmth of it or be interested in ways to save up. Here’s a great tip: you can mask the slight yellow tint of near colorless diamonds or faint yellow diamonds (I, J, K, and L) with yellow gold.

Some diamond shapes are more expensive than others because they have higher demand. This is the case of the round cut, the most popular shape of all.

At the moment of writing, you can find 5-carat natural diamonds at Ritani.com starting at $28,750.00 for a beautiful Radiant Cut, L, SI2. On the opposite side of the spectrum, there’s a 5.02 carat, round cut, D, Flawless diamond with a price tag of $446,138.00. With over 200 diamonds within this price range, you are sure to find a suitable stone for your budget in our superb inventory.

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Save Money with a Lab-Grown Diamond

Have your heart set on a 5-carat diamond, but can’t fathom spending that much on a sparkler?  Consider lab-grown diamonds. By choosing a lab-grown diamond, you can save thousands of dollars. The only difference between earth-grown diamonds and lab-grown diamonds is their origin. When placed side by side, you won’t be able to tell the difference between the two.

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Choosing the Right 5-Carat Diamond

1. Don't cut back on cut.

Choose the best cut grade possible to ensure a gorgeous, brilliant diamond. For round-cut diamonds, choose an Ideal cut. For fancy shapes, choose a Very Good cut. It’s also important to choose a diamond with excellent symmetry – any asymmetry in the diamond will be much more noticeable at this larger size. You should also choose a stone with at least Very Good polish.

2. Be conscious of color.

Any faint yellowness in the diamond will be more obvious in a larger stone. We recommend a minimum color grade of I or better if you are seeking a stone that faces up as white.

3. Be careful with clarity.

By now you are probably noticing a trend – any inclusions or blemishes will be much more noticeable in a 5-carat diamond. Choose a minimum clarity grade of VS2 or better to ensure an eye-clean stone.

It’s essential that you ALWAYS view HD imagery and/or videos of your diamond. These will help you get a better idea of how eye-clean and colorless your diamond will be.

5 Ring Settings For Your 5 Carat Diamond

​18kt Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring

Three-stone rings represent the past, present, and future. And with a 5ct princess cut diamond, your present will look astonishingly bright. Two round cut diamonds keep the princess-cut company, and a rich 18k yellow gold band gives it an elegant feel.

18kt White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

This 18k white gold setting is the perfect ring for vintage brides and Art Deco admirers. Picture it with a 5-carat emerald-cut diamond—a show stopper! Your striking stone will be set in a classic french halo setting which creates extra brilliance and makes your emerald diamond appear larger.

18kt Rose Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Ring with an Embellished Setting​

This setting, shown here in romantic 18kt rose gold, has a sleek, sparkling tapered design with channel-set diamonds, which naturally draws the focus to the center stone. Personalize this ring with a 5ct cushion cut diamond, and you’ll create a new family heirloom.

Platinum Double Halo Ring with Cushion Cut Diamond

Nothing feels more splendid than the weight of platinum jewelry. This outstanding creation is inspired by vintage floral designs. The double row of french-set, round-cut diamonds will make any 5-carat cushion-cut look even more shockingly beautiful. The ring’s shoulders are equally impressive, with embellished diamonds for a total wow factor.

14k White Gold Oval Cut Diamond with Halo and Side Stones Ring​

If you have your eyes set on a 5-carat oval diamond, this setting will look amazing with it. Two round cut accent diamonds flank the oval center stone, which in turn is hugged by a brilliant halo of pavé diamonds. This ring paired with a gorgeous 5ct gem would be a total dream.