Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Hope Diamond
... 1 carat) was documented as being in the possession of London diamond merchant ... This collection also included the 94.8-carat Star of the East diamond, ...
Minimum Total Carat Weight
A 1/2 carat (0.50 ct.) diamond solitaire with high color and clarity ratings ... A 1 carat diamond will cost more than twice as much as a 1/2 carat diamond ...
Carat Weight
Example 1: Diamond "A" = 0.25 carats and costs $1000 per carat. $1000 x 0.25 = $250/stone. Diamond "B" = 0.50 carats and costs $1250 per carat. ...
