Diamonds is one of the most precious gems found on Earth. The hardest gemstone and used in many types of Technology other than Jewelry. Diamonds come in a variety of colors from White/transparent to Black.
April's stone the diamond is also believed to heal and are traditionally linked to love, and both endure forever because of diamond's eternal strength. Although Traditionally diamond is accepted as the 10th and 60th Wedding Anniversary presentations.
The Diamonds is traditionally given on the 10th and 60th Wedding Anniversary as a gift.
Diamonds were formed billions of years ago under intense heat and pressure when diamond bearing ore was brought to the surface through volcanic eruption. After the magma cooled, it solidified into blue ground, or kimberlite, where precious rough diamonds are still found today.
They are highly sought-after precious Gems, which for centuries have been widely used in the creation and encrustation of jewellery and everyday items.
It was over 4,000 years ago that the first diamonds were mined in India. Modern mining as we know it today began in South Africa in the late 19th century.
Today, the top seven diamond-producing countries, accounting for 80 percent of the world’s rough diamond supply, are Botswana, Russia, South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Australia and Zaire. Natural diamonds comes in different types: pink, white, champagne, pink champagne, yellow, blue and green diamonds.
However there are also diamond stimulant (synthetics) such as CZ- Cubic Zirconia and Synthetic Moissanite. Metaphysically speaking it has been believed that diamonds could bring luck and success, but also that they could counter the effects of astrological events.
Physically these stones are believed to benefit us in ways such as: their ability to heighten sexual prowess and attract others. Plato even wrote about diamonds as living beings, embodying celestial spirits.
Rated 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, diamonds are the hardest, imperishable and the most brilliant of all precious stones on earth, their appeal goes far beyond durability.
Diamonds are the most popular of all gemstones. Mainly because of its remarkable characteristic, it has a highly optical dispersion which gives it its luster and also it has been marketed exceptionally all over the world.
Diamonds are commonly used as fashion accessory, such as rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, etc.
The most common characteristics of diamonds are the four Cs which describes the quality of the diamond such as Carat, Cut, Colour and Clarity.
Diamonds can only be scratched by another diamonds. Because of its hardness it is very popular and preferred gemstone for engagement and wedding rings which are worn daily.
For any investors, collectors or lovers of this gem, it is recommended to have a gemological identification certificate for authenticity. It is an independent report from an approved gemology laboratory, issued by an independent gemologist.
Diamond is popularly known as the gemstone of LOVE. Diamond is a gemstone that allows the manifestation of success as well as abundance and wealth.
Diamond is the harderst among gemstones.
Diamonds are the most popular with couples as engagement rings, wedding rings, anniversary rings, earrings and all types of jewellery.
Diamond is most popularly known to bring good luck to its wearer.
Diamonds are also a well known stone because it inspires love, brings and enhances faithfulness and brings in the purity of Live itself.
