[Jewelry making - Article 01248] - [Orchid] Carats and Karats

[Bruce Lipsey]

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    What is the history of both carat (diamonds) ? 

    What is the history of Gold Karat? Why 14k or 18k etc.?  Why or
    how did they decide what the parts of gold to other alloys? 

    Thank ing you in advance 

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    Related Article:
    Carats and Karats
    By Sndra I. Smith 1996

    http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/sandra02.htm

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Bruce Lipsey
Bruce AT thejewelrystudio.com

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