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The
standard measurement of gemstones is the carat. The
carat is divided into 100 points. This is an
international convention which any jeweler will
recognize.
example: .50 carat = 50 points = 1/2 carat
Always try to find out exact weights. A pair of
earrings can, according to the industry standard
terminology, be advertised as 1/2 carat when the
actual weight is .45 carat. One way to be sure you are
getting the exact weight, is to ask the salesperson to
weigh the loose diamond in front of you.
Diamonds are priced based upon their weight category.
It is of major importance to know a diamond's exact
weight in order to ascertain it's true value. |
