Carat
ct
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The carat is the standard unit for weighing diamonds, gemstones, and pearls. The term comes from carob seeds, which were historically used as a reference for weight due to their consistency.
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Carat (ct)
The carat is the standard unit for weighing diamonds, gemstones, and pearls. The term comes from carob seeds, which were historically used as a reference for weight due to their consistency.
Characteristics
- Gemstone and jewelry standard
- 1 carat = 200 milligrams (exact, since 1913)
- Crucial for diamond grading: one of the “Four Cs” along with cut, color, and clarity
- Higher carat weight generally indicates higher value in diamonds
Conversions
- 1 ct = 200 mg
- 1 ct = 0.2 grams
- 1 ct = 0.0002 kg
- 1 ct = 3.0865 grains
- 1 ct = 0.00715 ounces
- 5 carats = 1 gram
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Jewelry Diamonds Gemstones International