The Diamond has been one of the most coveted gems in history. Uncut diamonds adorned the suits of armor of the great knights; cut diamonds have adorned the crowns of kings and queens throughout the ages. Today Diamond is internationally recognized as a symbol of love and betrothal and is the recipient of increasing interest as a means of investment.
What is a Diamond?
Diamond is the crystallized form of carbon. Carbon crystallises in a cubinc system which is the strongest and most symmetrical known on Earth, and is born hundreds of miles below the Earth's surface. Diamonds were formed more than 70 million years ago when diamond-bearing ore was brought to the surface through volcanic eruption. After the magma cooled, it solidified into blue ground, or kimberlite, where the precious rough is found today.
The durability of a gem depends on both its hardness and toughness. Diamond, although highest on the scale of hardness (rated 10 on the Mohs scale), is not as tough as some gems because of its good cleavage. (Cleavage is the tendency of a diamond to split in certain directions where the carbon atoms are furthest apart.) Diamonds have a very high degree of transparency, refractivity and dispersion or 'fire' which gives rise in cut diamonds to a high degree of brilliancy and a display of prismatic colors. A diamond's fiery brilliance makes it cherished above all other gemstones by the majority of people. Diamonds occupy a position of incomparable demand.
The FOUR Factors that determine Diamond Value : :
Diamond Quality and value are determined by four factors, which are called the " four Cs " They are often listed as follows:
1. Color (body color or absence of color)
2. Clarity (degree or flawlessness)
3. Cutting and proportioning (often referred to as the make)
4. Carat weight (which affects the size)
Watch out the blog for more info on the "FOUR Cs" of Diamond.
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