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Diamond Carat
The weight of a diamond is expressed in carats and is the standard measurement for Diamond weight. 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. A carat is then further subdivided into 100 points.
For example: 0.50 ct = 1/2 carat = 50 points.
Diamonds are a natural stone and therefore the properties of these precious gems cannot be controlled. In the mining process various sized diamonds are discovered; smaller stones being found more frequently than larger ones. Larger carat sizes are very rare and of extremely high value.
Weight plays an influential part in determining the value of a diamond. However, two diamonds of equal weight can have very unequal values - depending on their quality. Furthermore weight does not always indicate size. Depending on proportions two diamonds weighing the same may appear very different in size. Internationally, the weight of a diamond is mentioned to two decimal places.
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