Diamonds
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There is no other gemstone quite like a diamond. It is found in the most remote places on earth, and the fact that it forms at all is something of a miracle. It takes about one ton of rock to recover less than half a carat of rough, making diamond one of the rarest and most desired gemstones in the world. A diamond is a testament of endurance and strength - and not surprisingly, the ultimate symbol of love.
Because diamonds are so valuable, it's essential to have a universal grading system for comparing their quality. In the 1940's and "50s, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) developed the 4Cs and the GIA International Diamond Grading Systemä to objectively compare and evaluate diamonds.
Each characteristic is graded individually, and each characteristic will affect the overall price of the diamond.