If the purple depths of the Amethyst imbue you having a feeling of wellness, it really is testament to the stone's immense power. The ancient Greeks thought that Amethyst gave the wearer power and protected them against intoxication and overindulgence. To this day, Amethyst is symbolic of the struggles against addictive behaviors. Depending on the type and value you have chosen, it should be graded according to the cost besides the clarity, cut, carat and color. In order to add the price, you ought to first add the retail price of the rough diamond therefore the cost involved in its cutting as all the costs involved with converting a difficult diamond based in the nature to the brilliant and delightful sparkling stone is very much important in determining its overall cost. Even though cutting and polishing can lose several of its portion that may decrease its monetary value, the whole process of cutting is important to give the rough stone the most effective radiance and sweetness that all admire. It is the skillful task of the diamond cutters that turns the ordinary looking rough diamonds into beautifully glittering diamonds. Thus, all these factors are important for a dealer in the event it grades the purchase price and value. Karat - Gold in their pure form cannot hold on its own, as it's very soft, and the slightest of heat could melt it. Pure gold can be achieved strong and malleable when combined with an alloy of material. The amount of gold that stays after the alloys are mixed is determined by the term karat or Kt/ K. Ideally the terms let you know how pure your gold is. 24K gold could be the purest type of gold with 99.9% gold; help it become very yellowish in colour. However 24K gold is not the best buy as it is soft and needs a lot of care. Moreover 24K gold jewellery is definitely very expensive than it is other lower karat forms primarily due to existence of high quantities of pure gold in it.