Carat Weight

The weight of a diamond is described in terms of the carat which equates to 0.2 grams. One carat is divided into 100 points, i.e. 100 points equals 1.0 carat. The carat weight of a stone does not itself state the value of a stone, it relies heavily upon the other three variables that exist; Colour, Clarity, Cut.

W.E. Clark & Son is a family run jewellers in Lewes established for 183 years, so we take a personal interest in your requirements. We would be delighted to look at your jewellery and offer a free estimate and advice regarding the repair of the item.

 

When choosing the perfect stone, it is a good idea to visualise the finger the ring is going on. You should also think about the style of the setting and of course your budget.

One important fact is that the carat weight does not determine the value to the diamond. The other ‘C’s also influence the value, Clarity and Colour.  When diamonds are mined, large gems are discovered much less frequently than small ones, which makes large diamonds much more valuable. In fact, diamond prices rise exponentially with carat weight. So, a 2-carat diamond of a given quality is always worth more than two 1-carat diamonds of the same quality.