| Carat Weight | Relative Size | MM Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | |
4.0 |
| 0.5 | |
5.0 |
| 0.75 | |
6.0 |
| 1 | |
6.5 |
| 1.25 | |
7.0 |
| 1.5 | |
7.5 |
| 2 | |
8 |
| 2.5 | |
8.5 |
| 3 | |
9.0 |
Diamond carat is the measurement of the diamond’s weight—not its size. Though diamond carat weight is the factor which most affects the price of a larger diamond, cut is the factor that determines how much sparkle and outward beauty it will have.
It’s important to keep in mind that carat refers only to a diamond’s weight, and not necessarily to its size. Even if two diamonds have the same carat weight, the cut of the diamond will affect how large the diamond appears, and how much sparkle it emits. That’s why Hearts On Fire diamonds are cut for beauty and consistency, and never for size alone.