Understanding Factors Affecting Gemstone Carat Weight

Understanding Factors Affecting Gemstone Carat Weight Wednesday 30 January 2008 @ 2:22 pm A 1 carat ruby is smaller than a 1 carat emerald. This is mainly due to the gemstones specific gravity. A gemstones denseness level can make it carry greater weight even though it has a smaller size than other gemstones with the same carat weight. While carat weight is important for traditional and much-prized gemstones, it tends to lose its significance when it comes to common gemstones with high s
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