Carat and karat are often confused, but they refer to completely different things. A carat (ct) is a unit of weight used for gemstones, where one carat equals 0.20 grams. On the other hand, karat (K) measures the purity of gold rather than its weight. Pure gold is labeled as 24K, while lower numbers like 18K or 14K indicate that the gold is mixed with other metals. Understanding this distinction helps you better evaluate both gemstones and gold when buying jewelry.
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