Large Diamonds are like Fine Art

"Billions of years old, diamonds are the oldest objects that most of us will ever touch, let alone own," said Grant Mobley, trade lead at the Diamond Producers Association.

"Just like fine art, a diamond is timeless and enduring," he said. "The beauty of a diamond can transcend generations, becoming part of the wearer’s own story and family history when passed down as a cherished heirloom."

 Diamond discovery

According to Mr. Mobley, diamonds are a “rare beauty.” Diamonds were formed billions of years ago under the earth’s surface, and might not have been discovered if it were not for volcanoes that pushed them closer to the surface.

 All of the diamonds that are one carat or larger that are mined in a year could fit into an exercise ball.

Increasing the rarity of diamond jewelry, only about 30 percent of stones are deemed gem quality. The remaining 70 percent are used for industrial purposes.

There has also been no major deposit discoveries in recent history, with many of the mines being depleted.

 No two diamonds are identical, with many featuring imperfections, or inclusions. These are typically caused by another chemical that was embedded in the diamond besides carbon.

 Early after their discovery, no one could figure out how to cut diamonds, since they are such a strong material. The name diamond actually comes from the Greek word “adamas,” which means unbreakable.

Diamonds have a symbolic significance. Beyond engagement rings, diamonds are the birthstone of April, and people used to believe that the stones had healing properties.

 Launched Oct. 7, “The Diamond Journey” chronicles the roles that diamonds have played throughout human history, as a sign of affection or an heirloom. An alliance between the leading mining companies, DPA has been working to promote and differentiate natural stones from lab-grown diamonds through storytelling.

See the link to the video here:

https://youtu.be/FqeQmKksRck