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Carat Weight vs Size: Why They're Not the Same

Why carat is weight, not size, how cut and shape change a stone's face-up size, and how to get the biggest look...

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Why carat is weight, not size, how cut and shape change a stone's face-up size, and how to get the biggest look...

Karat measures gold purity, carat measures gemstone weight — the simple difference, an easy memory trick, and why it matters when shopping.

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