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Diamond
Weight
The word “carat” is a measuring standard
used to weigh diamonds. The word originated from the
seed of a Carob tree, the carat seed, which weighed the
same every time it was measured.
This measurement is divided into 100 which means:
50pts = 1/2 carat
25 points = ¼ carat and so on.
There are three important factors to remember when taking
into consideration the weight (commonly referred to the
caratage):
- A diamond can weigh 1 carat but its “table” -
meaning the diameter of its face - can vary considerably;
it is important to appreciate and understand these
differences.
- A diamond should always be weighed on an electronic
scale
with a minimum of 2 decimal places shown on any certificate.
- If you are purchasing a diamond of considerable size
and value,
we would always suggest that the stone come with
a reputable certificate, stipulating its caratage
before it has been set into a piece of jewellery.
Remember, just because it looks like a carat in size,
it can weigh considerably less thereby greatly influencing
its value.
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