| Diamond is a precious gemstone frequently | | | | |
| incorporated into some of the most modern, | | | | Diamonds look best as parts of formal evening |
| beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It | | | | jewelry when paired with Black Onyx, dark |
| is a clear stone revered for its ability to | | | | amethyst or cool blue sapphire. More casual |
| reflect light, and is widely recognized as | | | | combinations include lighter, bridal colored |
| the April Birthstone and the center stone | | | | blends with aquamarine, pearls and carnelian. |
| used in most American engagement rings. But | | | | To see a selection of handmade artisan |
| beyond its modern-day uses and associations, | | | | jewelry featuring raw diamonds, visit |
| diamonds hold a decadent mythological, | | | | Diamond is typically considered a |
| spiritual and etymological history that add | | | | sophisticated gemstone that works well with |
| nostalgic value to their already strong | | | | any outfit. In earrings, it works especially |
| aesthetic worth. Read on for more information | | | | well to enhance the luster of blue or green |
| that will help you fall in love with your | | | | eyes. |
| diamond jewelry - or inspire you to buy some | | | | |
| today! | | | | Almost half of all Diamonds come from mines |
| | | | in central and southern Africa. The other |
| Diamonds are prized for their beauty and | | | | half comes from mines in Canada, India, |
| durability. A form of carbon, the Diamond is | | | | Russia, Brazil and Australia. Today, the |
| the world's hardest known natural material. | | | | jewelry industry is buzzing about |
| In fact, the word "Diamond" comes from the | | | | high-quality or lab-created diamonds. These |
| ancient Greek adamas, which means invincible. | | | | synthetic diamonds possess the same molecular |
| Because of their durability, Diamonds have | | | | structure as natural diamonds. With public |
| been used in tools for since antiquity. | | | | concerns about the mining industry, these |
| Diamonds were first used as religions icons | | | | man-made beauties offer a compelling |
| in India nearly 2,500 years ago. Since then, | | | | alternative to the real thing. |
| they've become highly coveted gemstones. | | | | |
| | | | Mohs' Hardness score is based on a 10 point |
| Diamonds are often described and valued by | | | | scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a |
| their gemological characteristics: The Four | | | | diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as |
| C's (carat, color, cut and clarity). Although | | | | Talc. Diamonds are often proved real by the |
| Diamonds are used in many types of fine | | | | fact that they can scratch glass. Because |
| jewelry, they are traditionally associated | | | | they are such scratch resistant stones, |
| with engagement and wedding rings. Most | | | | diamonds are extremelty suitable as a |
| people think diamonds are white or colorless. | | | | component of oft-worn jewelry. Diamonds |
| In fact, yellow and brown Diamonds are the | | | | should be regularly cleaned by a professional |
| most common. Any Diamond with a hue other | | | | or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. |
| than brown or yellow is considered a colored | | | | Avoid ultra-sonic cleaners, solvents and |
| Diamond. Colorless Diamonds are pure or | | | | harsh chemicals when cleaning your |
| nearly pure. The color scale for colorless | | | | handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these |
| diamonds goes from D (colorless) to Z (light | | | | elements can damage semi-precious and |
| yellow). | | | | precious gemstones and pearls. |