Carat Oval

Carat Oval
Carat Oval Carat Oval
how do i measure the carat of an oval diamond?

When measuring diamonds, a "carat" is a unit of weight, not size. To determine the exact carat weight, you would have to take the diamond out of its setting, and diamond experts use very sensitive digital scales to measure weight.

However, you can get a good approximate carat weight by measuring your diamond with a millimeter ruler. A properly cut one carat round diamond will measure 6.5 millimeters in diameter at its widest edge (called the girdle). Oval diamonds and other fancy cuts are a little more tricky because they can carry more weight toward the bottom of the stone, depending on the cut.

One-half carat Oval = 5 by 3 millimeters
One carat Oval = 7 by 5 millimeters
Two carat Oval = 9 by 7 millimeters

Remember, you are measuring the girdle (the outermost edge) not the table (which is just the flat top of the stone).

A good quality one carat oval diamond (SI1 Clarity/G-H Color) has a current retail market value of about $3700.

If your oval diamond is 9 by 7 millimeters or larger, I would take it to a qualified gemologist to have a professional appraisal done. The page below will give you a link (#6) to find an appraiser in your area.

logo Carat Oval
260949564127 0 Carat Oval
500 CARAT OVAL CITRINE DIAMOND RING 14KT WG SIZE 6 COCKTAIL RING pp Carat Oval
2 Bids US $103.51 1h 58m
150750340270 0 Carat Oval
540 Carats TGW Genuine Oval Amethyst X O Tennis Bracelet Stamped 925 pp Carat Oval
0 Bid US $72.00 2h 39m
160728377134 0 Carat Oval
Over 6 Carats Oval Blue Topaz Genuine Diamond Lever Back Earrings Stamped 925 pp Carat Oval
0 bin Carat Oval
US $69.99 3h 34m
150750507005 0 Carat Oval
14K Yellow Overlay 6 1 2 Carat Created Oval Diamond Tennis Bracelet 7 1 2 Inches pp Carat Oval
0 bin Carat Oval
US $56.00 6h 43m
110817379857 0 Carat Oval
14k Oval Ruby Ring 175 carat sz 6 pp Carat Oval
0 bin Carat Oval
US $135.00 10h 32m
110817409673 0 Carat Oval
Solid 925 Silver FANCY JASPER N Oval Gemstone Pendant 2 51mm 65 carats pp Carat Oval
0 Bid US $21.95 12h 9m
280817212810 0 Carat Oval
NEW 925 STERLING SILVER OVAL 35 CARAT BLUE TOPAZ RING SIZE 7 pp Carat Oval
1 Bid US $11.99 14h 44m
150751179141 0 Carat Oval
419 Carats TW Oval Green Topaz White Topaz Ring Size 7 pp Carat Oval
0 Bid US $42.00 1d 6h 38m
220945972917 0 Carat Oval
Gorgeous 14K GOLD 6 CARAT AMYTHST RING HUGE WITH 7 OVAL CUT STONES SIZE 6 pp Carat Oval
12 Bids US $52.98 1d 10h 44m
230739622735 0 Carat Oval
201 carat oval diamond engagement ring split shank new pp Carat Oval
0 Bid US $3,450.00 2d 1h 20m
   1

Technorati Tags:

Leave a comment

Your comment

Spam Protection by WP-SpamFree

Security Code: