Quality and structural characteristics of a diamond cannot be found in any other natural or artificial gemstone. As the hardest material on the earth, it is useful for many industrial applications, but best known and highly appreciated in jewelry.
One of the most amazing things about diamonds is that there is no diamond younger than at least 100 million years old, which was discovered recently. Somewhat unbelievable but that is the time that mineral carbon takes to be transformed into these precious gems in the depth of the planet.
It is estimated that diamonds began their formation about three billion years ago, the time in which volcanic eruptions brought them to the surface to transform carbons into gems, and gems into tokens of love.
Magic and mysterious, sparking diamonds were the subject of adoration in ancient civilizations. The Greeks believed that each diamond was a tear from the gods, while Roman associated them with slivers resulting from falling stars.
Diamonds were associated with romantic love more abundantly during the 15th century when Austrian Archduke Maximilian, the Holy Emperor, gave Mary of Burgundy the first diamond engagement ring in 1477.
Since then, diamonds are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, finger associate with the heart through the vein of love, although in some countries the engagement ring and wedding band are worn on the same finger, but on the right hand.
Diamonds were generously mined starting in the 19th century, increasing its popularity and fascination among people of the most diverse social status around the world for their magnificent qualities.
Diamonds are special because they last forever with no scars or scratches on its surfaces due to its hardness. This enduring value makes diamonds costly pieces of jewelry, which prices always fluctuate.
Diamonds are valued by a grading scale referred to as the “four Cs”, measuring color, clarity, cut, and Carat Weight. To these characteristics, the setting in metal increases their price accordingly.
Diamonds are set in precious and semi-precious metals, which style and complexity rise the costs so not all people can wear a diamond, although is still a tradition as a engagement ring.
Although, there are synthetic diamonds to cope with budgeting problem, only a diamond can give you that sense of pride and satisfaction resulting from giving a diamond ring or receiving one.
However, not only rings, diamonds come in many different settings, including a variety of bride jewelry, from pendants and earrings, to tiaras and attached to pieces of hair.
Purity, durability, and beauty are the main reasons that make diamonds a special gem, because it is impossible to find two diamonds with the same characteristics and a diamond cannot be duplicated either.
You can wear your diamond piece with confidence knowing that diamonds are resistant to deterioration, hence it is usual that a diamond passes from one generation to another, preserving its exquisite appearance.
In cases like this, it is common that a diamond can be recut and mounted in a new setting for a modern look or personal preference, or kept preserved with a vintage appearance.
