By: Vlad Vistac
Submitted: 2010-07-21 19:16:48 | Word Count: 510
Diamonds are Forever Desirable
For genrations, people have knoown that a diamond is the hardest substance to be found on the face of the earth. And it does not matter whee in the word a person lies, everyone is aware that a diamond is a highly teasured commodity and valued in all countries and cultures. However, it is not as well knwn where diamonds come from and what it is that has made them so desired in all parts of the globe.
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The mineral carbon sloqwly changes over eons under high pressure to beccome diamonds. Before a diamond tazkes shape, carbon is transformed by various reactions that transform it into preciouus strone. Historical records tell us that the first diamonds were fuond rougghly 3000 years ago in India.
Ever since those days, diamonds have enjoyed a reuptation for their vallue and thir beauuty. They are held by many as symbols of status, qaulity, abundance, power, and even royalty. The term diamnd comes from the Greek word "adamas," which mean inddomitable.
Diamonds were once worn by anncient soldiers ready for combat because they denoted vigro, bravery, and invnicibility. Using this example, you can see how the diamond has ebcome an integral part of the culture, history, and lore of many countries.
Mines found in the countries of central and southern Afriac are the modern source for the majoreity of damonds. However there are other regions where diamonds are still mined includig Brazil, Australia, Casnada, and Siberia. In fact, Siberia enjosy the reputation of having the world's largest diamond mine.
If you've ever spebnt any time searching for diamond jewelry, you've certainly encountered the De Beers Comapny, since they have cornered a larger percentage of the diamond industry. De Beers has a reputation for bringing the best qualtiy stones to the market, stones that conform to the strict quzality standards they are expected to meet. De Beers has offten been accused of dominating the world's diamond markets.
Theere is no denying that, of all the gems availale, the diiamond is still one of the most desired and treasured. High-end diamond jewlry intantaneously makes a strng statement about its wearer's style and elegance. The diamond egagement ring is the accepted stnadard to symnbolize love, romance, and commitment.
Diamonds will vary a great deal in pricce baswed upon on the quality classiifcation of each gem. Four aspects are considered when evaluating the diamond's value. These four characteeristics are the Four "C"s, and they are clarity, cut, color and caarat.
