Facts about Diamonds!
Most people are still unaware of many interesting facts about diamonds. Most of us don’t know that a diamond is generally 2-3 billion years old, approximately 2/3 of Earth’s age. However there are few kinds of diamonds that are just 100 million years old. Generally diamonds are supposed to be white, sparkling and transparent, but there are several types of spectrum color diamonds which are called fancies.
Majority of diamonds were produced above 100 miles under the surface of the Earth, several kinds were shaped almost 400 miles. Ancient Romans considered diamonds as an evil vanquisher and devotedly wore as a mascot. In France at 13th century, there was a law that only king wear the diamond. In the beginning of 13th century, Europe started creating and making attractive, delicate jewelry from diamonds and gems. Before 13th century there was no concept of using gems in jewelry.
Today, you can easily get diamond jewelry, in fact some people think their marriage will incomplete without a Diamond Ring. Currently, Dee Beers is the most popular Diamond Jewelry Company worldwide.
Diamonds are also hardest known mineral. It can be scratched only with another diamond.
130 million of carats are mined annually. 49% of diamonds are mined from central and southern Africa but other major sources are found in Brazil, Russia and India.
