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Understanding Carat: A Gemstone Weight Standard
FHH | Understanding Carat: A Gemstone Weight Standard
Carat
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Carat
Carat
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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.