Diamonds and other gemstones are weighed in metric carats: one carat is equal to 0.2 grams, about the same weight as a paperclip. (Don’t confuse carat with karat, as in “18K gold,” which refers to ...

Coursework explores the GIA diamond grading procedures to assess the 4Cs – color, clarity, cut and carat weight – and how they affect diamond value. Students use professional diamond grading equipment ...

"I think people kind of just bought it, and they thought, 'you're the only one with a three-carat diamond. But … if you go to a wedding these days, you're just looking at people's engagement ...

When selecting a diamond, focus on the Four Cs: the four Cs of diamonds, that is – cut, clarity, color and carat weight. The cut has the most dramatic impact on the diamond’s sparkle but clarity and ...

Kindamba notes down the seller’s name, the price he paid and the total carat weight for the whole packet—4.5—in a small notebook. Kindamba has no idea where the diamonds come from.

The total value depends on the carat weight and quality of the diamonds,” he said. As far as the webbed diamond choker Abedin wore, he estimated, “Her diamond-studded necklace has an intricate ...

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