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Buying jewelry can be fun, exciting and sometimes confusing. Whether you are considering a gift of jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Start with basics: carats and karats. What's the difference? To make it simple, a carat is unit of weight for gemstones, including diamonds; a karat is a unit for measuring the purity of gold.