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Raw diamonds are cut based on a plan for the cut, which intends to preserve the raw stone's natural colour and the most of its carat weight possible.

About 60% of a raw diamond's carat weight is lost in the cutting and polishing process.

You can read more below about the American Institute of Diamond Cutting, which explains their curriculum, but lacks any named 'unit of measure' used in the process.

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