JSK Jewelers is teaching you about carat and what it means. Diamonds and other gemstones are weighed in metric carats. This tells the size of the stone. Because diamonds are so valuable, it’s essential to have a universal grading system for comparing their quality. In the 1940s and ’50s, GIA developed the 4Cs and the GIA International Diamond Grading System™ to objectively compare and evaluate diamonds.
Diamonds can be made into many different shapes and carat weights. The carat size of a diamond is measured, not by its dimensions, but by weight. One carat, the traditional unit of measure for diamonds, is equal to approximately 0.2 grams. You may also hear the weight of a diamond referred to in points. A point is equal to 1/100 of a carat; therefore, a 75-point diamond equals 0.75 carat. Diamonds of equal weight may appear slightly different in size, depending on their depth and proportions. Because they are quite rare, larger diamonds of gem quality are much more valuable.
Here are some fun quiz questions, see how much you know about carats.
What is the abbreviation for the word carat?
car
ct
cat
What is the biggest diamond carat weight currently held at the Smithsonian Institute?
45.52 carats
15.37 carats
122.19 carats
The majority of diamonds used in fine jewelry is what carat weight?
1 carat or less
2 or more carats
Between 1 & 2 carats
Stay tuned to Tuesday’s posting for the answers. We have financing and lay-a-way for those of you shopping early for the holidays.
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