Diamond Carat (Weight)

♦ Carat is a unit of measurement for a diamond's weight

♦ Larger diamonds are rarer and more valuable than smaller ones, all characteristics equal

♦ One carat = 0.2 grams or 0.007 ounces (measured three decimal points and rounded to nearest hundredth)

 

Carat Origin

♦ Carat comes from the Mediterranean region where carob trees are part of an ancient history

♦ Carob seeds come from the tree and are equal to one carat (weight), hence the term carat

♦ It is believed that no matter the size of a carob seed they always weigh one carat