Do you want to know how to determine the value of a diamond? To learn more about a diamond calculator, continue reading this article. Unit “carat” and “points” or “carat” and “satang” in Thai are used to determine the weight of diamonds. Carat is one of the excellent methods used to determine the value of the diamond. If the diamond carat is heavy, the value is high. The cost of the solitaire engagement ring depends on the value of the diamond in it.

The meaning of a Diamond “carat”

This means the unit used to weigh diamonds, for example, 1 carat is equal to 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. The Carat of a diamond doesn’t mean the density or size of the diamond, it refers to its weight. 

Comparing Carat and points(satang)

You need a diamond calculator to get the true value of the diamond. When getting jewelry from the shop, you are given the diamond weight using carat and points (satang) units. The satang unit is equal to 1/100 of a carat. It’s also equal to the Thai baht currency (THB). It is also the same as 2 milligrams; you can think of it as cents on the dollar. A diamond calculator will simplify the process when you are weighing the diamond.

The procedure of calculating a diamond’s carat

After weighing the diamond in milligrams, divide the weight by 0.2. The answer you get equals its weight in carat. For example, a 0.1gram or 100miligrams diamond dividend by 0.2 equals 0.5. which means that the diamond is the same as half a carat.

Diamond’s carat weight by measuring

You can measure the diamond's size and diameter to estimate the carat weight. It’s achieved by dividing by the shape of the diamond, both round diamonds and square diamonds. 

Steps to follow when measuring a diamond Carat

Whenever you bring a diamond to the store to measure its weight, the following steps are followed:

1. Place the diamond on the measuring scale

If the diamond is on the ring already, the technician removes the diamond from the ring to measure its carat. The scale should be sensitive enough to measure the milligrams.

2. Determine the weight of the Diamond in Milligrams and Grams

Measure both grams and milligrams using the scale. If the scale only measures grams, it must give you the decimals accurately. Then write down the numbers on paper.

3. Calculate the Diamond’s Carat

As mentioned earlier, if the measurement is in grams, divide by 0.2; if it’s in milligrams, divide it by 200. 

4. Calculate the Diamond’s Satang

After calculating it in carat, take the decimals from carat measurements, multiply by 100, and then sum it up to get the weight in satang.

Conclusion

Having understood this, you are now ready to calculate the value of a diamond using a diamond calculator. This allows you to get a better-quality diamond and the carat weight you want. A diamond with a price tag that suits your carat. If you are looking for a diamond with good color grades and an affordable price visit a diamond store to take the measurements and carry out calculations as shown in the article.