Carat

usgb/ˈkærət/
noun

A unit used to measure the weight of precious stones, especially diamonds. It is equivalent to 200 milligrams.

The diamond was weighed to be 2.5 carats.
Visual representation of "carat" - A unit used to measure the weight of precious stones, especially diamonds. It is equivalent to 200 milligrams.

Often appears as...

  • 1 carat diamond
  • 2 carat diamond
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Precision Matters

When talking about gemstones, precision is crucial as even small differences in weight can affect value significantly.

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He insisted the sapphire must be exactly 1.8 carats to match the earrings.
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Market Value

Larger carat diamonds are rarer and thus can be exponentially more expensive than smaller ones.

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A 3 carat diamond can cost much more than three 1 carat diamonds combined.
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Not Carrot

Don't confuse 'carat' with 'carrot', which is a vegetable; the pronunciation is similar but contexts differ.

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She laughed at the typo that offered '2 carat gold carrots' in the ad.
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