Carat Weight is the measurement of weight used to determine how rare a diamond is.The Word Carat is derived from the ancient “Carob Seeds” found on locust trees which were used as a measuring instrument. Carat Value as we know it today was established in the early 1900’s where…

1 Carat = 200 Milligram1 Carat also = 100 Points

Carats are usually considered to have the greatest impact on the value of a diamond.

The Shape of the diamond can inadvertently have an affect on its carat value, for example as an elongated diamond which might look larger than a round brilliant will actually price less than one.

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