FHH | Understanding Carat: A Gemstone Weight Standard

Carat

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Glossary

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When abbreviated (ct.) a carat is a standard unit of weight used for gemstones.

  • 1 carat weighs 0.2 gram (1/5 of a gram). 
  • A hundredth of a carat is called a point.