Does Carat Weight Determine Size?
Contrary to popular belief, carat weight is not an accurate reflection of a diamond’s size. A diamond increases in weight much faster than it increases in diameter. While small round diamonds that have the same carat weight are almost indistinguishable in size, the heavier a diamond gets, the less predictable its size is. In order to determine a diamond’s size, the carat weight of the stone should be weighed in conjunction with the diamond’s diameter in millimeters and the diamond’s cut grade. The diamond’s diameter measured in millimeters reflects the appearance of the diamond as seen from above once the stone is mounted. It is measured across the girdle of the stone, and does not incorporate the height of the pavilion. Some low carat diamonds with high grade cuts look larger than high carat diamonds with low grade cuts. Diamonds with higher cut grades reflect the maximum amount of light and generate the greatest fire and brilliance. This bright sparkle and intense luminescence can fr
