Carat
A diamond’s size is measured in carat weight. 100 points make up 1 carat.
When diamonds are mined, it is rare to come across large diamonds. This is the reason why larger stones are considered more rare and more valuable. All diamonds are priced per carat. This means that two 1-carat diamonds of the same cut, color and clarity won’t equal the same cost as a 2-carat diamond. The 2-carat will always be more rare; therefore, that stone will be more valuable.
