How to Use karat in a Sentence
karat
noun- Pure gold is 24 karats.
- She was wearing an 18 karat gold bracelet.
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The track sounds like it's been dipped in 24 karat gold.
—Kat Bein, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2017
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As the mark says, they are encrusted with 24 karat gold.
—Jerry L. Dobesh | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 6 Mar. 2023
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High-karat gold like this makes 14-karat chains look brassy and depressing.
—Marisa Meltzer, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2022
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The renowned Montblanc emblem on the cap crown is also crafted of 18-karat white gold.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
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The watch itself is beautiful, with a blue and black face and 18-karat white gold hands and hour markers.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023
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On the other hand, higher-karat gold can be less durable and more prone to damage and scratches.
—Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 15 July 2022
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It’s made with 18-karat gold and shaped like a tube of lipstick for discreet hair removal anywhere.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2023
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The watch is paired with a sleek black alligator strap and 18 karat pink gold folding buckle.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2021
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The umbrella is not only made with 6.83 karat diamonds but with white gold and dark wood at the handle.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Sep. 2023
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Elaborate murals still grace the walls of the 10 luxury suites, the pool is lined with 24 karat gold, and the rooftop is adorned with an entertaining space.
—Bridget Mallon, ELLE Decor, 17 July 2015
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The fountain pen is fitted with a 14-karat yellow gold nib, available in extra fine, fine, medium and broad widths.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
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The earrings are each 18 karat gold with cubic zirconia stones in a vertical bar shape.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
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After cooling overnight, the trophies are sanded until the outside is shiny and reflective, then plated with 24-karat gold.
—Ashley Wong, WSJ, 13 Mar. 2023
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People are desperate to make a buck these days, selling off their great-grandma’s amber necklace or their dad’s 18 karat pocket watch.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2018
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The front-facing, 3.5-millimeter cubic zirconia stones take center stage, and are wrapped in 18 karat gold that's plated over brass, or silver that's plated over brass.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
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Trump is hoping those glimmering karats will work better than standard carrots.
—Brett Bruen, Time, 12 June 2018
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The Muna has seven natural white diamonds pavé set along a slight arch and can be ordered in 14 karat yellow, rose or palladium white gold.
—Mandy Behbehani, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2018
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Tying it all together is SZA’s distinct, elastic soprano and 18-karat melodies.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2023
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The case is composed of a single volume of metal in stainless steel or 18-karat yellow gold, with a streamlined profile that emphasizes the foundation of the exceptional design.
—Tanya Dukes, ELLE Decor, 27 Feb. 2023
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Sabyasachi also designed the jewelry for Chopra's look, using uncut diamonds, emeralds, and Japanese cultured pearls in 22 karat gold.
—Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Dec. 2018
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Sabyasachi also designed the jewelry for Chopra's special day, using uncut diamonds, emeralds, and Japanese cultured pearls in 22 karat gold.
—Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Feb. 2019
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Blunt’s Bulgari jewels included a high-jewelry Serpenti necklace embellished with rubies and diamonds set in 18-karat pink gold.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2023
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The limited-edition timepiece was made in collaboration with independent Irish watchmaker Stephen McDonnell and dropped in a number of variations from 18-karat gold to platinum.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2023
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Celebrating their 10th anniversary, L&H has created modern versions of coach covers, made of sterling silver or with an 18 karat pink or yellow gold wash, and meant to snap over accompanying earrings, pendants, or charms.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 21 June 2018
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These 24-karat gold sunnies from Randolph Engineering are the ultimate accessory.
—Brittany Loggins, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Mar. 2023
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Her offering includes everything from silver talismans engraved with the elaborate designs of Berber, Tuareg and Turkmen peoples to a ruby and table-cut diamond ring set in typically Indian high-karat gold.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2022
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