Noun
The weight by which precious stones and pearls are weighed.
A twenty-fourth part; -- a term used in estimating the proportionate fineness of gold.
Source: Webster's dictionaryGold as it was, is, shall be evermore: Prime nature with an added artistry - No carat lost, and you have gained a ring. What of it? 'T is a figure, a symbol, say; A thing's sign: now for the thing signified. Robert Browning
Gold as it was, is, shall be evermore: Prime nature with an added artistry - No carat lost, and you have gained a ring. Robert Browning
The wealth of first-hand source materials presented in the articles that comprise this book, portray not only the base metal that was Tipu Sultan but also the components of that alchemy which has transmuted him into twenty-four carat gold. Sita Ram Goel
All medals made before 1980 were struck in 23 carat gold. Source: Internet
A nine carat gold seal made for celebrated Australian Army General Sir John Monash is engraved with the coat of arms, seal and initials of the war hero, and expected to go for between $25,000 and $35,000. Source: Internet
A total of 803.92 carats (112 diamonds) were produced, placed on tender and sold with an average price of US1,957 per carat. Source: Internet