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Karat or Carat A unit of measure for the fineness of gold, equal to 1/24 part. Pure gold is 24 karat; gold that is 50 percent pure is 12 karat. Standard unit of weight for gemstones - 1 carat = .2 gm
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A carat (spelled with a c) is a unit of weight equal to one-fifth of a gram. A karat (spelled with a k) is a unit used to express the purity of gold. Pure gold = 24 karats.
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Carat (abbreviation Ct) is a unit of weight for gemstones and pearls. One carat equals to 1/5 gram. Karat (abbreviation Kt; in some countries, the spelling carat is used) is a measure of the purity of gold. 24 karat gold is pure (99.9%) gold, 22 karat gold is 91.6% gold, 18 karat gold is 75% gold, and 12 karat gold is 50% gold.
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some bogus system of measurment invented to make it harder to realise what you are getting when buying from the jewelery industry
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