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This is the one feature we all think we
understand, right! I mean, obviously, the bigger the better!
That's why society equates beauty with size and weight.
That's how we select our cars isn't it? "I don't care what
it look like, I just want it to be big"
What, you don't agree, bigger is always better, than tell me why do people
think a larger diamond must be more valuable than a smaller gemstone?
Weight is one of the 4 characteristics that determines a diamond's value.
Unfortunately, there are times when the consumer puts too much emphasis on weight and
actual compromises beauty.
Diamond weight is measured in carats. There are 100 points in a carat.
A half carat diamond would weigh 50 points.
One carat = 0.20 grams.
Many mass merchandisers advertise jewelry at a particular carat weight.
When they say the ring or earrings weight 1 carat they don't mean they weigh 100
points. If you should read the small print you would find this is the average
weight. Actual weight in the item may vary from 0.97 carats to 1.03 carats.
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"Diamonds are the ultimate symbol of romance. More than 500 years ago, in 1477,
Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgudy to seal their marriage vows.
Maximillian had obviously paid heed to what the ancients said, namely the third finder of
the left hand connected directly to the heart by the Vein of Love. That's the finger he
chose for Mary's ring. "
Mystic of Diamonds, A
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