Carat-
Weight is a crucial factor in determining the value of all gemstones. Carat is the unit of weight in which diamonds and other gemstones are measured. Regarding milligrams, one carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams, or approximately 0.02 grams. Depending on how someone chooses to sell their gems, they can be sold in fractions of carats or points of carats. In points, every carat is divided into 100 units called points. Smaller carats are divided into more minor points; for example, a half carat is equivalent to 50 points, and a quarter carat is equivalent to 25 points. So when you go to purchase a half-carat, you may request a 50-point gemstone. Or, you can refer to your gemstone with fractions in which a half carat would be equal to .42-.54 carats.
It is important to note that carats are only a unit of weight. Depending on a stone’s size, either carats or dimensions are used to calibrate the stone’s worth. When gemstones are relatively small and lack ‘exciting’ dimensions, their carat weight calibrates them. When a stone is relatively large, it is inversely calibrated by its dimensions. Stones calibrated by dimension, however, are still defined by estimated carat weights. The difference lies in the fact that different gemstones have varying carats based on their density, rather than solely on their size differences. For example, sapphire is a much denser stone than a diamond is. Therefore, one carat of a diamond will be larger than one carat of a sapphire gemstone.
Ultimately, carats are the primary factor in determining price ranges for gemstones, and AZEERA cuts all gems to calibrated sizes. Ensuring that each stone falls within its proper dimensions and weight. Making every stone perfect for your custom gemstone engagement ring. Check out the rest of this 5-part series for a better understanding of why AZEERA Gems are simply the best.
