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Carat is often confused with size even though it is actually a measure of
weight. The cut of a diamond can make it appear much larger or smaller than its
actual weight.
High carat diamonds often appear to be brighter or more brilliant than their
lower carat siblings due to the prism effect of light traveling over larger
distances. However, carat is merely one of the factors to take into
consideration when appraising the quality of the stone.
The Hancock Diamond, weighing less than one carat, famously sold for $880,000
at Southeby's in 1987, due to its very rare red color.
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