Term used to describe a diamond weighing approximately 0.25 of a carat. In ancient times, 1.00 carat was equal to about four grains of rice. A “four grainer” would thus be referring to a diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat (4 x 0.25=1.00).
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Term used to describe a diamond weighing approximately 0.25 of a carat. In ancient times, 1.00 carat was equal to about four grains of rice. A “four grainer” would thus be referring to a diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat (4 x 0.25=1.00).