HISTORY BEHIND DIAMONDS - Diamonds Dubai

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HISTORY BEHIND DIAMONDS - Diamonds Dubai

Diamonds are the birthstone for the month of April, meaning that Aprilborn ladies have an extra reason to put sparkling diamond jewelry on their birthday wish list. To celebrate these dazzling gemstones, we’ve rounded up fifteen interesting facts and bits of lore about diamonds’ origins and history: Diamonds are made of a single element—they’re nearly 100% carbon.

Under the immense heat and pressure far below the earth’s surface, the carbon atoms bond in a unique way that results in diamonds’ beautiful and rare crystalline structure. The word diamond derives from the Greek word “adamas,” which means invincible or indestructible.

Diamonds are the very hardest natural substance.

The largest diamond ever discovered was called the Cullinan diamond, and weighed in at an amazing 3106 carats, or 1.33 pounds. Discovered in 1905 in South Africa, the mine’s owner and the South African leaders gave the diamond to King Edward. The Cullinan was eventually cut into nine large diamonds and 100 smaller ones, and the three largest of these are on display in the Tower of London as part of the crown jewels. The first known use of a diamond engagement ring took place in 1477, when Archduke Maxmillian of Austria gave Mary of Burgundy a gold ring featuring an M spelled out in diamonds.

Lab diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds. They are sustainable diamonds that have minimal environmental impact. Discover Brilliant Earth’s collection of lab diamonds. The most mind-blowing diamond facts of all: Scientists have discovered a planet that they believe is composed mostly of carbon, and is one-third pure diamond.

While diamond earrings in Dubai have clearly created a lot of joy for people throughout history, they have too often resulted in suffering in the communities where they’re mined. At Diamonds Dubai Brilliant Earth we believe diamonds shine brighter when they’re sourced in an ethical, environmentally friendly way.

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