When a 2-carat diamond is mounted as the ring’s center stone, and one has to concentrate the budget specifically on that. Still, there are plenty of tricks to get the appearance of a 2-carat diamond ring without having to break the bank. One trick is to choose a diamond ring with a halo setting. Halo settings feature small diamonds encircling the center stone of the ring, creating the impression of a larger gemstone at the center. In fact, this setting has been one of the top trends for diamond engagement rings over the recent years. Another way to cut the budget on a 2-carat diamond ring is to add the gemstones along the side of the ring band, with the total weight of diamonds ranging up to 2 carats. Either way, you will still be able to own a sparkling diamond ring at an affordable price than one with 2-carat center stone.