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Size, gemstone

A gemstone's size is represented by its length, width or diameter. The carat of a gemstone is not necessarily a unit of its value. Different stones have different densities, so two stones with the same size can have different weights, e.g. a 1 carat ruby is smaller than a 1 carat diamond.

Read more: Gemstone guide