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Fun Facts About Diamonds:
-Diamond weight is measured in carats (not carrots or karats). The word carat is derived from "keration", the Greek name for the carob tree whose seed was used for centuries as the standard of weighing precious stones. Because the seed could vary slightly in weight, in 1913, carat weight became metric; one metric carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams or 0.007 ounces.
-The largest rough diamond, discovered in 1905, is the Cullinan diamond, weighing in at 3,106 carats (ct.)!
-Diamonds were discovered in South America as early as 1725. The discovery occurred in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
-The Hope Diamond is said to be cursed. Although one of its owners, Evalyn McLean believed it to be her good luck charm, her life states otherwise; after possession of the gem, her young son died in a car accident, her husband divorced her and died insane, and her daughter committed suicide.
-The Hope Diamond is horribly cut. It is very windowed. This is incredibly unfortunate, as the color is beautiful.
