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How Diamonds Form - Heart In Diamond
A look into the formation of diamonds. The mantle Diamonds are formed under intense pressure and heat in the Earth’s mantle. The perfect conditions for diamonds to form are fairly rare. The temperature must be roughly 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. After the diamonds have formed, they are shot up to the Earth’s crust by volcanic eruptions, where they will then be mined. Subduction zones Diamonds can also form in subduction zones. A subduction zon...
The Science Behind Colored Diamonds - Heart In Diamond
Here is a short guide to how some diamonds get their color. Pink/red Pink and red diamonds receive their color from the extreme pressure and heat places up then by the Earth’s crust. These conditions cause the structure of the gem to reconfigure so that it absorbs green light, leaving it red. Green Green diamonds are incredibly rare. This is because they receive their color from naturally occurring radiation found in the earth's crust. Yel...
A Tale of Two Diamonds - Heart In Diamond
A short guide to two of the world’s most well-known diamonds. The Great Star of Africa When it was first discovered, the Great Star of Africa weighed in at 3106 carats, making it the largest diamond ever discovered. The diamond would later be cut down to yield 105 different diamonds. The largest of these diamonds weighs roughly 530 carats and decorates the British Royal Scepter. The Taylor-Burton Diamond Richard Burton purchased this 1.1 mill...
Wearing Other Jewelry with Your Diamond Ring - Heart In Diamond
Never worry about how to coordinate jewelry with your diamond ring ever again. Choose gems of the same shape Any gem can complement your diamond ring as long as it is of a similar or the same shape. This helps give you a unified look without being too matchy. Spread your rings It's okay to wear other ring along with you diamond as long as you place them strategically. You should only wear minimalistic rings on the hand with your diamond. It yo...
Quote of the week - Heart In Diamond
It's better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all. ...
The Meaning Behind Diamond Colors - Heart In Diamond
Diamonds come in a variety of beautiful colors, but have you ever wondered what these colors represent? Here's a guide to a few colors. Red and pink Red and pink diamond signify passion and stability. Red reminds us of love, and the blood that pumps through our veins. Pink reminds of of young love, blossoming romances, and lush bouquets of flowers. Yellow Yellow often calls to mind sunlight. It is a color symbolic of purity, happiness, and ...