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Carat - weight of loose or certified diamonds is measured in carats.

Dimensions of the loose or certified diamonds should not be confused with carat weight. Why is it unrelated? Because a stone could have varying depths therefore some could appear bigger depending on the cut.

The size of a loose or certified diamonds has the biggest impact on its price. The metric carat, which equals 0.20 gram, is the standard unit of weight for loose or certified diamonds and most other gems. If other factors are equal, the more a stone weighs, the more valuable it will be.

One this website you will see links to JamesAllen.com where you can purchase diamonds safely from the USA. In the UK and Europe the diamond market is very highly controlled to inflate profit margins to grossly unreasonable levels. In the USA the markets are freer and you, the customer, can make seriously huge savings. The UK jewellers will tell you the diamonds are of less quality. That is nonsense. Diamonds are certified for quality, so don't be fooled! Buying a diamond from the USA will give you a lot more diamond carat for your money! And you know how important size is... ;)

Here are several ways to express 1 carat:

1 ct.
200 milligrams
1/5 gram
100 points
4 grainer (not often used in retail environment)

Point to remember: Size and colour are immediately apparent.

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