How To Measure a Diamond
A diamond’s size is one of the ways its price is determined. In fact, the larger the diamond the more expensive it probably will be. The size of a diamond is measured by its carats and the weight of 200 milligrams equals one carat. For example, 800 milligrams means the diamond is four carats. The larger the weight, the higher the carat.
Items needed:
- Diamond
- Jewelry/diamond scale
- Conversion calculator
Instructions:
- Purchase a jewelry scale if you do not currently own one. This can be bought either at a jewelry supply store or online.
- Carefully remove it from its setting if the diamond is on a ring, necklace or bracelet. If you leave the diamond in its setting, the reading will not be accurate. Having the setting removed is should be done by a professional jeweler to avoid any damages.
- Place the diamond on the scale. Make sure you do not touch the ring or scale once the diamond has been placed on it.
- Read the scale in milligrams to convert into carat size. If the milligram measurement is not available, try using a conversion calculator. Remember every 200 milligrams is equal to one carat.
- Place the ring back into its setting. If the diamond was removed by a professional jeweler, then it should be replaced by him or her.