Carat Weight and Value (Assignment 5) Flashcards
1
Q
CARAT
A
The international unit of measurement for gem weight. One carat equals 1/5 of a gram (0.200 g).
2
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TOTAL WEIGHT
A
The combined weight of all the diamonds in a piece of jewelry that only contains diamonds.
3
Q
TOTAL GEM WEIGHT
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The combined weight of all the stones in a piece of jewelry that contains a variety of gems.
4
Q
LIGHT HALF
A
A trade term for a diamond that weighs between 0.45 and 0.49 ct.
5
Q
MELEE
A
Very small faceted diamonds.
6
Q
PER-CARAT PRICE
A
The price of a gem divided by its weight.
7
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DEPTH
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The distance from the table to the culet of a polished gem.
