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The Four C's and More

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The most literal and easily understood of the "four C’s," carat weight is measured instead of graded. The carat is a standard of measurement equal to 200 milligrams, or one-fifth of a gram.

The weighing of a diamond usually takes place on an Electronic Balance and is measured to the nearest point (.01).