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Diamond

The term diamond derives from the ancient Greek ‘adamas’, meaning proper or unalterable. It is a hardest transparent substance in the earth that can be cut and polished in desired shape. The value of diamond is determined by 4C’s Carat, Cut, Clarity and Color. It was first mined in India hardly before 3,000 years ago. The existence of diamond is said to be more than three billion years ago. The recently found stone is said to exist for over hundred million years ago. Historically, Romans use to wear diamonds as talismans to protect themselves against evil spirits. During the period of 13th century, France implemented a law that only kings should wear diamonds. Ancient Greeks believes that diamonds are splinters of stars fallen on the earth.

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The biggest rough diamond since ever mined is over three thousand one hundred carats, discovered in South Africa mine on 26th of January 1905.

South Africa is the major producer of diamonds. Sixty five percent of world’s diamond is found from this country.

Mostly diamonds use to form under hundred miles below the ground, but some forms beneath four hundred miles. This type of diamonds is called extra terrestrial diamonds formed by an asteroid impact. These types are also called carbonado.

The tradition of presenting diamond engagement ring came from Archduke Maximilian of Austria who gave diamond ring to Mary of burgundy in the year 1477.

The largest diamond in the golden jubilee is at 545.67 carats, a fancy yellow brown stone.

Diamonds can be clear, pink, yellow, green and blue colors