The ring sports three diamonds, each equaling one tenth of a carat.
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Carat
/ˈkɛɹ.ət/
Synonyms for "carat" (15 found)
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10 entriesfineness measuregold grading unitmass unitmeasurement unitmetric weight unitpurity measureunitunit of massunit of measurementweight unit
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5 entrieseighteen karathalf caratone carattwenty four karattwo carats
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6 entriescarat gradingcarat sizecarat valuecarat weightdiamond caratgemstone carat
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In the past, each country had its own carat. It was often used for weighing gold. Beginning in the 1570s, it was used to measure weights of diamonds.
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A blue diamond, one of the rarest gems in the world, was sold for almost $8 million. That makes it the most expensive gemstone in the world, per carat, sold at an auction.
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In addition to carat weight and color, a gemstone's value is based on its clearness and cut—the shape of the polished stone.
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