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Carat Weight

Carat Weight    • Clarity    • Color    • Cut    • Care    • Certification   

 
Carat is a diamond's measure of weight, not size. One full carat is equal to 100 points. A 3/4 carat diamond is the same as 75 points. Since larger dimonds are found less frequently in nature, a 1 carat diamond will cost more than twice a 1/2 carat diamond (assuming all other characteristics remain constant).





This diagram demonstrates the various sizes of diamonds and how they appear when set in a solitaire setting.

The value of a diamond is determined by its rarity. Larger diamonds are not uncovered in the mining process as often as smaller diamonds. Thus larger stones are more precious and rare.

Carat Weight    • Clarity    • Color    • Cut    • Care    • Certification   

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