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A carat, in relation to diamonds, is a unite of mass that is equal to 0.2 grams. Meaning a 4 carat diamond weighs just over .8 grams and an 8 carat diamond is 1.6 grams.

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What is diamond measured in?

Carats.


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What is a diamond of 0 carats called?

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On a ring there is written how many carats do the mean the diamond also?

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