PRECIOUS STONE - DIAMOND

Diamond is a solid form of pure carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal. Solid carbon comes in different forms known as allotropes depending on the type of chemical bond. The two most common allotropes of pure carbon are diamond and graphite.

 Diamond, a mineral composed of pure carbon. It is the hardest naturally occurring substance known; it is also the most popular gemstone. Because of their extreme hardness, diamonds have a number of important industrial applications.

Diamonds and Carbon. Diamonds are made of carbon atoms, bonded in such a way as to create crystal formations. In high-temperature, high-pressure environments, such as is present in the earth's mantle, carbon atoms bond in a particular formation of five atoms.

Di amonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are considered precious and all other gemstones are semi-precious.

In  diamonds, rarity equals value. With diamonds in the normal range, value is based on the absence of color, because colorless diamonds are the rarest. With fancy color diamonds—the ones outside the normal color range—the rarest and most valuable colors are saturated pinks, blues, and greens.

 A blue diamond represents truth, devotion, eternity and spirituality.

What Diamond is the best?

For diamonds over 2 carats, a clarity grade of VS2 or higher is the safest bet for avoiding any signs of visible inclusions. In diamonds between 1 and 2 carats, clarity grades of SI1 or better will not have inclusions easily visible to the naked eye.

 

Yellow Diamond .

Yellow is a color that represents knowledge, intellect, and wisdom. It is a fun, uplifting color that evokes a sense of cheerfulness and optimism. A yellow diamond ring symbolizes the beginning or continuation of a life living happy and in love.

Diamond cursed?

The Koh-i-Noor diamond – which means “mountain of light” is the perfect example of a cursed gem, owned by numerous rulers over the years who all too often lost their empires and their lives. It is said to have put a curse on men who owned it dating as far back as 1306.

 

 Rarest diamond in the world?

Red diamonds

Red diamonds are the rarest and some of the most expensive in the world. Also known as Fancy Reds, they come in a variety of shades ranging from orange-red to brownish red. Majority of the world's red diamonds come from the Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia.

Di amonds also have the power to stop stress, emotional pain, fear, and protect the owner from negative energies. The stones have also been believed throughout history, to protect the wearer against thieves, fire, water, poison, illness and sorcery

 Diamond is very supportive to the sexual strength and stamina, and the overall physical and mental health of the wearer. Diamond is helpful in problems related with eyes, throat, sexual organs, digestive system, stone in the bladder or kidney, fears from supernatural powers, etc.

 Believing the illumination and reflection of a diamond will inspire imagination and ingenuity in its wearer, they also bring about strength, fortitude and courage through a diamond's hardness and 'invincibility' having the power to drive away bad energy or fortune. .

 As per astrological beliefs, wearing a diamond can help overcome the feeling of inferiority and can increase the level of confidence in an individual. Wearing a diamond ring or pendant can also be helpful in bringing good health to the native and can ward off all the negativity and evil present around in life.

 Pure diamond?Purity: The value of a diamond depends on the 4 Cs—carat, colour, clarity and cut. A diamond without any colour is rated D and is the most expensive.

 Diamond cutting is the process that requires modern technology, equipment, and expert hands.  Once the diamond is polished, then it can be put into rings, earrings, necklaces, etc.

 

Who made diamonds popular?

De Beers

Even though the Archduke was the first to propose with a diamond ring, he was by no means a trendsetter. In fact, diamond engagement rings didn't become popular until 1947 when De Beers, the British company that mined diamonds in South Africa, launched an advertising campaign.

 

 Diamonds are present in about 35 countries. South Africa, Russia and Botswana are the main producers of gem diamond while Australia produces most of the industrial diamond. They are also found in India, Russia, Siberia, Brazil, China, Canada and the United States.

 

 Oldest diamond in the world?

Beau Sancy diamond

One of the world's oldest and most famous diamonds has been sold for almost $10 million in Geneva. The 35 carat Beau Sancy diamond is at least 400 years old, and until now has been owned only by members of Europe's royal families.

 

Biggest diamond ever found?

Cullinan diamond

Cullinan I – 530.20 carats

Part of the largest diamond crystal to be ever discovered, the 3,107-carat Cullinan diamond was also found at the Premier Mine in 1905.

 

 

 Diamond History

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

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