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English translation: karatage or caratage (depends on context)
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| 4 +1 | karatage or caratage (depends on context) |
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| 3 | number of carats |
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number of carats Explanation: I don't think there's a one-word term for it... |
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peer agreement (net): +1karatage or caratage (depends on context) Explanation: AnaBlyth-- Here's some info. It depends whether the text is talking about gold or the size of a gemstone. I can't tell from your context so I'm giving you both terms and here's a pretty good explanation. KARATAGE You've probably heard the term "karat gold." "Karat" with a “K” is a measure of gold's purity. Carat with a “C” measures the size of a gemstone. Pure gold is 24-karat. 100% gold. The ultimate in richness, with a unique supple quality that lets it be shaped and molded into spectacular jewelry with a glow that transcends all others. Much of today's gold is mixed with a percentage of alloys--metals that make it harder, stronger. The karat mark tells you the percentage of pure gold to alloy. The higher the karat, the purer the gold. For example, 18 karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% alloyed metals. World Gold Council > jewellery > technology > caratage of ...... The Caratage (Karatage) System For Gold Jewellery Gold jewellery/ jewelry is usually described in terms of caratage (karatage), which is an indication of its ... www.gold.org/jewellery/technology/caratage/ - 49k - Cached - Similar pages -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs 30 mins (2004-06-24 12:54:32 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Diamonds: The politics of caratage... Industry | Previous | Next. Diamonds: The politics of caratage. Reshma Krishnan. THOUGH THE gods have smiled on the gems and jewellery ... www.blonnet.com/iw/2000/10/15/stories/0515e051.htm - 13k - Cached - Similar pages |
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