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The Four Cs - Carat

A carat is a measure of weight that equals .007 ounce. It takes 142 carats to make an ounce. A diamond that weighs a full carat is worth much more than a diamond that weighs slightly less. For example, two half-carat diamods would sell for less than a one-carat diamond.

Jewelry | Carat | Clarity | Cut | Color