Diamond Carat

Diamond Carat (ct) is the unit of measure used to define how much a diamond weighs. A single carat's weight is exactly 200 milligrams, although, carats are more regularly divided into 100 'points' for example, a 1.25ct diamond could be described as weighing 125 points.

A diamond can often be referred to as a quarter-carat or half-carat, which would indicate a weight of 25 points and 50 points respectively.

Typically, a diamond with a high carat weight is more valuable because larger stones are more rare and more desirable, however, it is not uncommon for other factors such as the diamond cut, clarity or colour to have an effect on the overall cost of a diamond.

For an approximate size to weight reference on two popular styles of diamond, the round and princess cut, see below.

WHY BUY FROM AN AUTHORISED STOCKIST?

Buying from an authorised stockist provides you with the peace of mind and assurance that you are purchasing from a reputable retailer who has been given the permission to sell the products on behalf of the brand. As a customer, you are given a guarantee that the retailer has a direct supply from the brand and all products are supplied with the full manufacturer's warranty. This also allows you absolute assurance of the authenticity and origin of the piece you are looking to purchase.

When buying from an unauthorised retailer, you could be buying fake, unauthentic or stolen goods without knowing. Unauthorised stockists frequently offer their own warranty and not the manufacturers warranty. This can be problematic if you ever require a future repair as some manufacturers may refuse to repair an item purchased through an unauthorised retailer. It is likely that any future repair work would be handled by an unauthorised repairer who may not have had the necessary training and cannot access genuine parts to complete the repair for your item. This could lead to further damage, cost or loss.

Many unauthorised stockists choose to advertise their products at a discounted prices which may look appealing, but this is because they often source their products through illegitimate channels, often unable and unwilling to confirm where these items have been supplied from. This can also lead to uncertainty of the delivery of an item along with potential long delays.

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