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The Nature of Diamonds

By: Arsne Bergkamp

Discuss gems and the focus is always on diamonds. It goes without saying they are the most popular of gems, but what is all the fuss about? Glad you asked.

When it comes to jewelry, diamonds are symbols for all the important dates in the life of a couple. The initial commitment is always represented by the diamond engagement ring. Then later in the relationship, diamond necklaces, earrings and such are given to signify anniversaries and so on.

A commitment to another person is…well, a commitment. A person is looking for a commitment of time and totality. Diamonds are symbols for both of these things because of their nature.

Carbon is the most prevalent element in our world. It is the basis of much of what we see. In vary rare cases, carbon can be dangerous when there is too much carbon dioxide in the air or magical when it is turned into a diamond.

If you just could isolate carbon by itself in a material form in a lab, it would be a powdery substance. The color would not be clear. It would be a dark, mucky mix, but a mix with potential to be great.

A diamond is a creation of the inner workings of our planet. In simple terms, we are talking about heat and pressure. Carbon pockets within the planet crust are put under tremendous pressure and heat for millions of years. The result is a clear, hard substance that needs a name.

As often occurs, the Greeks were Johnny on the spot when it came to naming this clear substance. Given the difficulty in breaking or cutting it, the name came from the Greek word for unconquerable. Adamas is the specific word and fits nicely.

We find diamonds in areas that were geographically active. The pressure and heating happens deep in the earth. The only way we can find them is when they are pushed up through the crust during volcanic activity.

Being an intelligent person, you have probably noticed a distinct age element to diamonds. Simply put, they are very old. No, not millions of years old. Billions!

Over 80 percent of diamonds mined are useless for jewelry purposes. They simply do not meet the exacting requirements. Instead, they are used in industrial situations such as saws and lasers.

Oddly, diamonds have not been used in jewelry for that long of a period given the time span of man. Despite all the kings and queens of the past, diamonds were only first used in royal jewelry in Austria in the 15th century. Obviously, they have become a bit more popular since then.

All and all, diamonds are a symbol when used as jewelry. They are precious, so the recipient values them. They are billions of years old and hard to damage, so they also are symbols of commitment and a long life. All these components give them great value.

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Arsne Bergkamp is with JewelryStoresforYou.com - your source for diamond quality information.

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