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Understanding Carat Weight - The 4 C's - Jewelry Warehouse


 One of the most important factors in purchasing a diamond is the 'carat weight' - it determines the size, and appearance of your ring or jewelry.

 The weight of a diamond is measured in carats (ct.). Each carat is divided into 100 points. For example: 1ct.= 100 points, 1/2 ct. = 50 points. Points in a fraction are measured within acceptable ranges. For example: a 1/2 ct diamond ring may have a range of + or - .06 points. In other words, the total diamond weight may vary from .44 to .56 points and still be considered a 1/2 carat. Here are the most popular carat fractions and their approximate decimal equivalents:
1/10 - .08 - .12
1/5 - .17 - .23
1/4 - .21 - .29
1/3 - .27 - .39
1/2 - .44 - .56
3/4 - .69 - .81
1.0 - .94 - 1.06
11/4 - 1.18 - 1.32
11/2 - 1.43 - 1.57

The carat weight alone is almost meaningless unless you also consider the cut, clarity and color of the diamond. A large diamond is not very valuable if it lacks brilliance, purity and high-grade color. However, since larger stones are rarer than smaller ones, diamond value rises exponentially with carat weight. Therefore, a diamond weighing 3.0 carats, will always be worth more than three 1.0 carat stones of the same quality. No two diamonds are exactly alike, and you must weigh all of the factors - color, cut, clarity and carat weight - when making your diamond jewelry buying decision.






What Size Diamond Should I Buy?

How important size is to you is probably contingent on how important it is to the person you're giving it to. A few tips to keep in mind will help guide you to the right decision.

The general rule of thumb when buying a diamond is "two months salary". This is just a guideline, it's not carved in stone, but it's useful in establishing a budget for how much you can comfortably invest in her diamond

Deciding on carat size is really about striking a balance between size and quality. If she prefers larger jewelry items, and you are working within a budget, you can still find a larger diamond of excellent quality gem by selecting one which is graded slightly lower in terms of color and clarity.

Remember that slender fingers make small diamonds look bigger. If she has small fingers, a 1-carat diamond will look proportionately large--and an even larger stone may appear stunningly big!

Think about what sort of setting will hold the diamond. You'll have to be sure that the setting you choose is made to fit the carat weight of your diamond.

o the right decision.