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					Originally Posted by  jam26
					 
				 
				This is a good point. I was recently told by a jeweler that there's a large step-up in price when you hit 1 carat. A .97 or .98 carat diamond will look like a full carat to the human eye, but you will save a substantial amount of money. 
			
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This is true.
 
When you go off the 1/4 carat scale (0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, etc) you can get a better deal as well.
 
I'll probably check ut blue nile or diamond exchange for my next major jewellery purchase, but I do still highly recommend Calgary Jewellery for those who like me who like their hands held!