Seringkali ketika orang mendengar istilah “Berat Karat,Menurut mereka, itu mengacu pada ukuran berlian. Pada kenyataannya, Karat mengacu pada berat berlian, bukan seberapa besar batunya. A 1 Karat Berlian sama dengan 200 miligram, atau 0.2 gram—dan beratnya hampir sama dengan seperempat kismis. Depending on the Diamond’s Shape and how it is cut, dua 1 Carat Diamonds might be quite different in size.
While Carat weight is an element to consider when buying a diamond, the overall appearance and brilliance should carry more importance. Misalnya, a mediocre 1.5 Carat diamond will not shine as brightly—or draw as much attention—as a stunning 1.0 Carat diamond, no matter how much more it weighs.