| Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. | | | | Diamonds are available in varied color fancies, white |
| The Chinese philosopher, Confucius explains an explicit | | | | crystal clear being the common and in demand. Yellow, |
| expression of a diamond. Beauty, purity, durability and | | | | pink, brown, blue, champagne and green are other |
| undying value, all elucidate the magnificent. Diamond | | | | colors that assort the variety of diamonds available. |
| studded jewelry express sentiments. Thus, diamond | | | | The chemical content in the stones determine the |
| ornaments are considered hearty presents for special | | | | various shades of the valuable. As the intensity of the |
| occasions. | | | | color increases, so does the value. |
| When comprehending the origin of diamond, India | | | | For all the diamond fanatics, it will be interesting to |
| reminds us about the valuable. Around three thousand | | | | know legends about some significant diamonds such |
| years ago, when discovered, diamonds were believed | | | | as the Star of Africa, the Excelsior, the Great Mogul, |
| to have magical powers. Talismans made of rough | | | | the Kohinoor and the Blue Hope Diamond, the |
| diamond were used to keep evil away and a | | | | Centenary and the Regent. |
| defending force in battles. Also, they were believed to | | | | It is believed that the Kohinoor brought misfortune to |
| have medicinal powers in healing, curing illnesses. So | | | | the male possessors who owned it or wore it but |
| that the mine workers did not smuggle diamonds, they | | | | brought good luck to the female holder. After it was |
| were deemed as poisonous when consumed. | | | | passed on to many rajas and sultans of India ultimately |
| After the discovery of some famous species like the | | | | went in the hands of the British empresses. Now the |
| Kohinoor and the Blue Hope in India, appetite for the | | | | diamond studded crown or the Crown of Jewels |
| mystic beauty grew throughout the world. The Orange | | | | stays in the Tower of London. The Star of Africa also |
| River beds, then Australia and then Lake Argyle are | | | | known as Cullinan I is studded on the Crown of |
| now contributing in supplying diamonds to the world. | | | | Jewels. |
| However, India continues to be famous in diamond | | | | Other than these famous diamonds evacuated, every |
| polishing along with huge deposits of the rhombic | | | | diamond speaks its own individuality. Every diamond |
| crystalline. | | | | differs from one another. Diamonds are significantly |
| The crystalline is the imperishable, known for its | | | | valued for their extreme clarity. The name of this |
| hardness, non abrasive, transparency and light | | | | precious jewel itself signifies its unique personality. The |
| dispersion attributes. A form of carbon, diamonds can | | | | named is derived from a Greek word adamas that |
| bear high pressure and temperature. Since diamonds | | | | means the unconquerable. The unbeatable radiance, |
| are a token of richness, many fear the consequences | | | | brilliance, is noteworthy for evoking romantic fervor, |
| that may follow wearing the jewel. | | | | undying love, admiring beauty, and display opulence. |
| Diamond cutters influence the value of diamonds with | | | | Diamonds are though, cut in various shapes, and |
| their talents. However, nature has its impact in its own | | | | chiseled into various optical facets. But these diamonds |
| way. Nature controls features such as the carat | | | | are further studded in gold, white gold and platinum to |
| weight, color and clarity, which are consistent factors | | | | make them wearable. There are various patterns that |
| that make the stone look so beautiful. | | | | make the ornaments look so regal and striking. Floral, |
| One factor that unlocks the magnificence of the rough | | | | serpent, charms, swirls, nebula, starthread and many |
| diamond or the crude mystical and that is the way the | | | | more are designed by artistic, skillful designers into |
| stone is cut. Usually the stone is chiseled with 58 | | | | bracelets, medallions, cufflinks, tags and pendants. |
| facets. Some common shapes that diamonds | | | | Diamond ornaments are also found associated with |
| resemble would be pear, heart, round brilliance, emerald, | | | | other gemstones like rubies, emeralds, topaz, sapphires |
| marquise, oval, square, circles and baguette and | | | | and pearls. The designs are also made customized. |
| princess cuts. | | | | Diamond ornaments are useful far and wide for gifting |
| Diamonds with maximum clarity rate the highest and | | | | during various occasions. Thematic patterns are a |
| with maximum impurities or inclusions are priced the | | | | common trend. For a romantic occasion, hearts, |
| lowest. Flawless diamonds with the best cut could be | | | | solitaires, and letters are generally gifted. Tags and |
| highly expensive. If a diamond is cut well but has | | | | large diamonds are commonly gifted to men. Cufflinks |
| impurities, the inclusions would block dispersion of light. | | | | and watches are also studded with these gemstones |
| Similarly, if a flawless diamond is not well chiseled, it will | | | | worn by the elite class. |
| resemble an unappealing glass rock. Juvenal, a Roman | | | | Weddings, birthdays, valentine day, anniversaries, |
| satire poet says that many individuals have, like uncut | | | | inaugurations, and corporate occasions are the best |
| diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior. | | | | time to gift these valuables. |