The 4 Cs:  Carat Weight

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The value of a diamond depends on the 4 Cs:  cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.

Scroll down for more information on carat weight.

​Diamond weights are measures in carats.  There are 100 points in a carat and 5 carats in a gram (40 points = 0.40 carat).
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1/4 carat = 0.25 ct.

1/2 carat = 0.50 ct.

3/4 carat = 0.75 ct.
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1 carat = 1.00 ct.