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    Carat weight is the unit of measurement that is used by the jewelry industry to weigh all gemstones, including diamonds. One carat is equal to .2 grams or there are five carats in one gram. Many times diamonds are weighed in points; 1carat = 100 points. So a .50 carat diamond is equal to 50points and a 1.23 carat diamond is equal to 123points. Points is normally used as measurement for diamonds under 1carat size.
     
    Here is chart which will give you an idea of how big a particular weight diamond looks like:
    Choosing Diamond Size
    Choose A Carat Weight
    1/4 1/3 1/2 3/4 1 1
    1/2    		 2 3 4 5
     

    As you can see, a 2-carat diamond is not twice as big as a 1-carat diamond. Also, the price per carat of a 2-carat diamond is significantly more than a 1-carat diamond, assuming both diamonds are of the same quality in all other aspects. The reason for this is simple: A two carat diamond is much rarer than a one carat diamond and thus it is more valuable than a 1-carat diamond.

    So What Is The Best Carat Weight For You?
    To find the best finger size for your loved one there are few factors to consider:
     
    •  If you are working in a budget, try to figure out the other three C's (Color, Clarity & Cut) and than evaluate what is the biggest size you can get for within your budget.
    •  If the largest carat weight possible is your requirement, than we suggest go with a good cut diamond that has I, J, K (K color only if you are going with yellow gold setting) color and SI1, SI2 clarity.
    •  If the recepient is very active or has never worn jewelry before she may find herself banging or bumping her new ring. In such a case we suggest going with a smaller size diamond or going with a setting which will protect the diamond.
    •  It is also important to keep in mind that smaller the recepients finger the bigger the diamond will appear. A one carat diamond will look significantly bigger on a size 3 finger than a size 9 finger.
     

    Finally, we suggest the best way to evaluate the proper carat weight is by understanding her preferences. If you would like to surprise her, than it is best to ask her family members or try in covert ways to find out her preferences without her suspecting anything. Also, the type of jewelry she currently wears can be a great indicator of her likings.
     
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