18ct gold, diamond and aquamarine 'Labyrinth' bracelet, Canturi, 2016. The1.06 in. wide articulated cuff is designed as an abstract maze, the ground pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing 13.24 carats, completed by a clasp set with a baguette aquamarine weighing 0.24 carat, gross weight approximately 139 grams, length approximately 6.89 in., signed Canturi. Accompanied by a Canturi box. Provenance: Canturi, Sydney, acquired on 9 September 2016, $110,000. Other Notes: property from Melissa Louise Caddick (Receivers Appointed), Sydney
- Carat - A carat (abbreviated "ct") is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of a diamond or other gemstone, and separately is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of precious metals such as gold,.
For gemstones, one carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. The weight of a diamond is one of the Four Cs (along with cut, colour, and clarity) that are used to determine a diamond's value.
It is important to note that a diamond's weight does not necessarily correspond to its size. A diamond's cut, which affects how well it reflects light, can make a diamond of a lower weight appear larger than a diamond of a higher weight. Additionally, the carat is not the only factor to determine the value of a diamond, other factors such as clarity, colour and cut are important too.
In the gold industry, the purity of gold is measured in carats (abbreviated "ct"), with 24 karats being pure gold and lower carat numbers indicating a lower purity level. So, for example, 18 carat gold is 18/24 or 75% pure gold, and 12 carat gold is 12/24 or 50% pure gold.
- Pave Setting - Pave setting is a style of setting stones in jewellery where the small stones are placed close together in holes drilled in the metal, the burr of the metal around the stone being pressed over the edges to hold the stone in position.
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