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A carat is a unit of weight, not size. A 2-carat diamond in one shape may not look the same as a 2-carat diamond of another, even if they weigh the same amount.
Also, the stone's proportions, which are a consequence of how it is cut, can affect how large it appears compared to its weight.
How carat weight is measured:
1 carat equals .200 grams. There are 100 "points" per carat.
Keep in mind:
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Don't confuse the word "carat" with "karat", which refers to the purity of gold. |
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Two stones of the same weight can differ widely in value, because of quality differences such as cut, color and clarity. |
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