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    Color Stones Color Clarity Cut Treatments Unheated vs. Heated Origin Carat Weight Certification
     
    Carat weight is the unit of measurement that is used by the jewelry industry to weigh all gemstones. One carat is equal to .2 grams or there are five carats in one gram.
     
    Here is a chart which will give you an idea of how big a particular weight, well-cut round ruby or sapphire looks like:
     
    Choosing Ruby 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 ruby is not twice as big as a 1-carat one. Also, the price per carat of a 2-carat ruby or sapphire is significantly more than a 1-carat, assuming both gemstones are of the same quality in all other aspects. The reason for this is simple: A two carat ruby or sapphire is much rarer than a one carat one and thus it is more valuable than a 1-carat ruby or sapphire.
     
    So What Is The Best Carat Weight For You?

    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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