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Diamond Science: 3 mind blowing facts about diamonds - Heart In Diamond
Who said science cant be fun? Here are 3 crazy facts about diamonds we bet you didnt know! 1. Diamonds may be the hardest material on earth, but did you know that diamonds will evaporate completely when exposed to extreme heat or light? No worries, though: as extreme as a hot summer day may feel, natural conditions alone wont cause enough heat or light to destroy your gem! 2. Are you cool under pressure? Diamonds are! The average diamon...
Quote of the week - Heart In Diamond
Wake up stronger than yesterday. Face your fears, and wipe your tears. ...
How are Diamonds Cut and Polished? - Heart In Diamond
The average diamond has already been forming underground for over a billion years when it is finally mined. However, its journey is far from over! Once mined, a diamond must still pass through a number of steps before it is ready to be sold as a gem. First of all, the cutting must be planned. Diamonds are analyzed carefully in order to determine the best way they can be cut. They are then cleaved into separate pieces, each of which will eventually b...
The Square Mile: Antwerps Fabled Diamond District - Heart In Diamond
Nestled on the banks of the river Scheldt in Belgiums northern Flanders region rests Antwerp--a city famous for its historic architecture, its bustling port, and its enormous role in the worlds diamond industry. As gem enthusiasts know, diamonds value derives not only from the scarcity of gem quality diamonds, but also from the tremendous skill and talent (not to mention equipment) needed to cut and polish a diamond, thus turning it from a ra...
Diamond Hub of the World - Surat, India - Heart In Diamond
Antwerp, Belgium is probably the worlds most famous diamond city (boasting both an impressive history, and the oft-cited fact that 84% of the worlds rough diamonds pass through its square mile district.) Surat, India, however, holds the true title (not to mention the unofficial Root Adminname) of Diamond hub of the world. Thats because an estimated 92% of the worlds diamonds pass through this ancient port city at some point in their jo...
This is how old diamonds really are
One of the most popular diamonds slogans is a diamond is forever. That phrase was coined in order to help develop the idea of diamonds signifying eternal love--a symbolism that works very well when you consider just how long diamonds can last. Because they are the hardest natural substance, they are virtually indestructible and can go on existing indefinitely. That longevity can be seen by looking towards the past--the average diamond is we...
Quote of the week - Heart In Diamond
Even though the darkness seems like it'll never go away, the sun will always come out to play. ...
Diamonds from India - Heart In Diamond
Diamonds have been known and valued in India for at least the last three thousand years. Until the commercial development of diamonds from South America in the 1730's, India held a virtual monopoly on the world diamond market. Even today India is one of the most important sources of diamonds in the world and the diamond industry is a major contributor to the economy of India. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people have been pulled out...