15 Amazing Facts About The Diamonds

By Brahma Gems April 13, 2023

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Diamonds are the most amazing gemstones on this planet known for their sheer brilliance and undeniable beauty. Diamond is a thing which is on the wish list of every woman. It is the most precious and luxurious gift for the lifetime one can give to their beloved. Diamond is a birthstone for people born in the month of April. Did you already know! There are many interesting facts about diamonds many might not know, but would surely like to know-

1- It was believed by the ancient Romans and Greeks that diamonds were the tears of god or splinters from falling stars while Romans think that cupid’s arrows were capped with diamonds relating diamonds and romantic love. Many ancient cultures believed that diamonds bestows strength, courage and victory in the battlefield.

2- Diamonds are as old as dinosaurs i.e. billions of years old- some are older than three billion years.

3- Diamonds are formed in the earth’s crust about 100 miles below the ground, and volcanic eruption exposed it to the earth’s surface.

4- Diamonds are made of a single element i.e. 100% carbon.—100% carbon. The immense heat and pressure far below the earth’s surface, bind carbon atoms compactly which give a diamond, it’s ravishing and rare crystalline structure.

5- The word diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas,” which means unconquerable or indestructible.

6- Diamonds are the hardest natural substance. The hardness of diamond on Mohs scale is 10, which is the maximum for any gemstone.

7- The largest diamond discovered ever was named as Cullinan diamond, weighted 3106 carats, or 1.33 pounds.

8- There are nearly 16,000 different classifications of the diamond.

9- No material can cut a diamond but diamond itself.

10- The most expensive diamond was of $ 16,548,750 and 100 carats in 1997.

11- Candle flames contain millions of tiny diamonds.

12- Diamond were not mined originally but found alongside or in the bottom of rivers in India.

13- Under extremely high-pressure diamonds can be made from peanut butter.

14- The first known use of a diamond in an engagement ring took place in 1477.

15- Scientists have discovered a planet that they believe is made dominantly of carbon and one-third is of pure diamond.

There are many Gemstone Stores in Delhi claiming to have the 100% pure diamonds, but before you buy them you need to ensure the genuineness of diamonds. So be aware and keep reading.