A Diamond is Forever

Unbreakable, untamed, that is what describe diamonds. Coming from the Greek term "adamas" which implies the unbreakable properties of a diamond, the gem is composed of the face-centered cubic crystal form otherwise known as diamond lattice. The supreme physical qualities of the precious gem make it the utmost and hardest gem of all gems. This carbon-rich mineral is formed by the highest of pressure and temperature deep down from the earth's mantle. First noticed and mined along the rivers of India such as in Krishna and Godavari, the diamond stones were being revered as religious icons and as such, they are used in sacred ceremonies to deities and their gods.

The luster of the diamonds or its extreme ability to disperse light into different colors, and the many uses in several industries particularly in glass cutting and electronics, make it rank as the highest in the hierarchy of precious gems. Diamonds are described using the four C's classification. There are mainly carat, cut, color and clarity; the higher a diamond ranks in each of these classification the more expensive it gets.

That is why a diamond jewelry never loses its charm to people from all walks of life. The diamond is a symbol of commitment, hence engagement rings are commonly adorned with diamonds. A person looks elegant wearing a diamond necklace- it enhances the beauty of the one wearing it. The diamond rings and diamond earrings adorn a woman's bare fingers and ears and draws attention to her beautiful face, and diamond charm bracelets or even anklets! They are handed down as heirlooms from generation to generation giving justice to the statement "a diamond is forever."

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