Carat Total Weight & Colour Grading
Carat Total Weight
The carat total weight (CTW) for moissanite, similar to other gemstones, refers to the combined weight of all the moissanite stones in a piece of jewelry. It's a measure of the overall size or mass of the moissanite gems present in a particular piece, rather than the weight of an individual stone.
Color Grade
Color grading in moissanite refers to the evaluation of the color appearance of the stone. Moissanite, known for its brilliance and fire, is naturally colorless. However, due to its chemical composition, moissanite can sometimes exhibit a faint tint of color. Color grades are used to describe the extent of this color tint.
Moissanite color grading typically follows a scale similar to that used for diamonds. Here's a general idea of how the color grades for moissanite might be categorized:
For more information about CTW or color grading, refer to Understanding Carat Total Weight and Color Grade.