10 Remarkable Diamond Facts

1. The largest diamond ever mined was the Cullinan Diamond in 1905. When it was discovered, it weighed in at 3,106 carats. Eventually, the Cullinan Diamond produced over 100 different stones after its cutting. 2. Scientific data seems to show that diamond rain falls on Jupiter and Saturn. Their atmospheres hold an abundance of carbon […]

Interesting Facts About the World’s Favorite Metal

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle People recycled gold for centuries. 85% of the gold mined in history is still in use today. This metal has some serious staying power! Look to the Stars A recent, observable collision of two neutron stars revealed gold’s origin to scientists. Just like everything else in our universe, gold originally formed through activity between […]

Karat or Carat and Other F.A.Q.s

Karat or Carat, Which is Correct? These two terms can be confusing to many. People frequently use them in similar contexts, concerning precious items. However, these two words are each distinct with specific reasons for use.Karat: This is a measure of purity for gold. The maximum number of karats that gold can be is 24. […]

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