{"id":11082,"date":"2022-12-09T00:20:47","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T00:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/?p=11082"},"modified":"2023-10-17T18:59:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T18:59:27","slug":"what-is-a-carat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uat.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/what-is-a-carat\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Carat? What To Know When Ring Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever been jewelry shopping and stopped to wonder, \u201cwhat is a carat?\u201d You hear it thrown around, but may have no clue what it truly means. Well, we have the answer for you. It is crucial to know what a carat is, as well as the difference between carat vs karat<\/a>. This is especially when you are shopping for an engagement or wedding ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Diamond carat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common misconception is that a diamond\u2019s carat is its size<\/a>. Carat is, instead, a measurement of a diamond\u2019s weight. One carat equals 0.20 grams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carat weight looks different across different diamond shapes and sizes. Some diamonds may look larger than others, while their weight says otherwise. Deep-cut diamonds will appear smaller than a more shallow-cut diamond cut, despite having the same carat weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This chart is a helpful place to start to see how diamond carat weights look on round cuts. Keep in mind that this chart shows the proportions of weight distribution; it does not show the actual sizes of weights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carat weight comparison chart.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Karat vs Carat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While carats and karats sound the same, knowing the difference is crucial. Now that we know a carat is a unit of weight that measure the sizes of gemstones (like diamonds), let\u2019s explore what a karat is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A karat is a measurement indicating the purity of gold; it is measured out of 24 parts. For example, 18-karat gold<\/a> is 18\/24 parts gold. 24-karat gold<\/a> is pure gold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure gold is regularly mixed with other metals to make the gold harder, sturdier, and less likely to scratch, resulting in sturdier jewelry. When deciding what percentage of gold is right for you, keep your lifestyle \u2013 and how hard you will be on your ring \u2013 in mind. A lower percentage of gold will be more conducive to a more active and intense lifestyle because the ring will be harder and less likely to scratch. If you work with your hands often and want your ring to stay nice, we recommend choosing 14-karat gold for a great balance of beauty and sturdiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Weight Should My Ring Be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the weight of your diamond will largely be determined by the diamond cut you are looking for\u2014as well as personal preference\u2014there are some helpful tips to keep in mind: <\/p>\n\n\n\n