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Diamond carat
Diamond Weight
Diamond Carat Weight
The word "carat" comes from the ancient practice in India (where diamonds were first discovered and traded) of measuring diamond weights with the one thing in nature that is both small and the most consistent in weight -- the carob seed. Thus the name "carat" evolved in the English language, which is still equivalent to approximately the weight of one carob bean.

A diamonds weight is represented in carats. One Diamond carat is divided into 100 points. A 0.25 carat diamond is the same as a 25 points or 1/4 carat diamond. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams. Carat is often confused with size even though it is actually a measure of weight.

Note: A 2-carat diamond does not appear to be twice the size of a 1-carat diamond when viewed from the top. When diamonds are mined, large gems are discovered much less frequently than small ones, which make large diamonds much more valuable. Weight impacts the price most dramatically out of the various diamond characteristics. This is why some diamonds have poor cut to retain diamond rough and larger carat size equating to a higher selling price

At Diamonds Factory, we provide all popular diamond weights from 0.20ct. up to 5.00ct. We also take requests for Diamonds above 5.00ct.wt. Please contact customer care for more information.Carat, along with clarity will affect the price considerably.


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