Diamonds are sold by the carat shown as ct which is actually a unit of weight though most think of a carat in terms of size.
Actual size 0 2 carat diamond.
So even though the two diamonds have different carat sizes they have the same surface area because of the poorer cut of the first one about 10 of the carat weight is wasted.
The face up size of this 0 2 carat oval 4 74 3 16 1 93mm is within the normal range for 0 2ct diamonds of this shape.
Today a carat is equal to exactly 0 2 grams about the weight of a paper clip.
Theoretically a 0 5 carat diamond will cost double what a 0 4 carat diamond costs.
This 0 2 carat marquise has a face up area of approx.
Face up size of this diamond is as you would expect of a 0 2ct marquise learn more.
The carat weights given for standard gem sizes in the following chart apply to diamonds cut to ideal proportions.
It is a similar case for 0 75 and 1 carat diamond.
The face up size of this 0 2 carat princess 3 22 3 22 2 32mm is within the normal range for 0 2ct diamonds of this shape.
Over one carat a 0 2 mm variance can usually be accommodated sometimes more.
Compared to 0 2ct oval reference diamond see below this diamond is of adequate size when viewed from the top in short all is ok this diamond looks its weight.
The face up size of this 0 2 carat round 3 8 3 8 2 29mm is within the normal range for 0 2ct diamonds of this shape.
The word carat comes from the carob seed the original unit of measure for diamond traders.
The diamond on the left is 1 00 carat and has a good cut.
Compared to 0 2ct round reference diamond see below this diamond is of adequate size when viewed from the top in short all is ok this diamond looks its weight.
Compared to 0 2ct emerald reference diamond see below this diamond is of adequate size when viewed from the top in short all is ok this diamond looks its weight.
The face up size of this 0 2 carat emerald 3 9 2 89 1 88mm is within the normal range for 0 2ct diamonds of this shape.
Typically gem cutters cut colored.
As a general rule gems under one carat can fall within 0 1 mm of the setting size.
The price of a diamond directly increases with carat weight.
The surface area is 6 23x6 2mm.
Compared to 0 2ct princess reference diamond see below this diamond is of adequate size when viewed from the top in short all is ok this diamond looks its weight.
Want to know the actual size of a 1 carat diamond on a hand.
Big diamonds are scarce and their prices will reflect that.
The surface area is 6 23x6 26mm.
Want to know the actual size of a 1 carat diamond on a hand.
Use our diamond size chart to understand the millimeter mm size of each diamond shape.
The diamond on the right weighs in at 0 92 carats and has an excellent cut.