The diamond is a precious gemstone known all over the world for its luster, beauty and value.   You might be surprised to learn that although the diamond is the most coveted stone in the world, making more in sales than all other precious stones combined, it is simply made up of simple carbon. 

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These carbon atoms, formed deep in the earth under extremes in pressure and temperature, are arranged in a crystalline formation that has high light refraction properties and is the hardest natural substance known in nature.  These two features of the diamond are what make it so popular, creating a gemstone that is both beautiful and durable.

Before diamonds are known to the public eye, they undergo a process of mining, grading, cutting, and polishing, transforming from a rough diamond into a sparkling precious gemstone.  But it just doesn’t stop there.

What makes the diamond arrive in its final perfect form is the setting of the stone, completing the jewelry.  Although diamonds are also used in industrial applications, synthetic ones that are made in the laboratory more often than not, diamonds in the jewelry industry is what makes this mineral so popular and sought after.

So when learning about the diamond, it’s also important to learn about the different possible settings that can turn the brilliant stone into a masterpiece.

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