20 Interesting facts about diamonds
Diamonds are made of pure carbon that has been subjected to high pressure and temperature for millions of years. The largest diamond ever found was the Cullinan diamond, which weighed 3,106 carats.
Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth, and can only be scratched by other diamonds. The word "diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamas," meaning invincible or unbreakable.
Diamonds were first discovered in India around 800 B.C. The diamond trade is worth billions of dollars every year. Diamonds can be found in many different colors, including pink, blue, yellow, green, and red.
The value of a diamond is determined by the 4 Cs: carat weight, color, clarity, and cut. The diamond engagement ring tradition dates back to 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy.
The Hope diamond, which is on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, is said to be cursed. Diamonds are often used in industrial applications, such as cutting tools and drill bits.
The world's largest diamond-producing country is Russia, followed by Botswana, Canada, and Australia. The De Beers Group, which was founded in 1888, is the world's largest diamond mining company. In ancient times, diamonds were believed to have healing powers and were used to treat illnesses.
The diamond trade has been associated with conflict and human rights abuses, leading to the creation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme to regulate the diamond trade. The Koh-i-Noor diamond, which is part of the British Crown Jewels, has a history dating back more than 1,000 years. The diamond trade is subject to strict regulations and certification requirements to ensure that diamonds are conflict-free and ethically sourced.
The world's second-largest diamond, the Lesedi La Rona, was discovered in Botswana in 2015 and weighed 1,109 carats. In addition to being a symbol of love and commitment, diamonds are also popular in fashion and are often used in jewelry and accessories. The concept of the "diamonds are forever" slogan was introduced in 1947 by the De Beers Group as part of a marketing campaign to promote diamond engagement rings.
