A Brief Tour of the Diamond Gemstone

1. A Brief Tour of the Diamond Gemstone In this article we will be exploring the world of the diamond. We will explore some of the myths that have been associated with this gemstone throughout the years, some of the properties of this fine gemstone. The diamond has been coveted and lusted after since the early years of man. In the Middle Ages, the uncut version of the diamond adorned the armor of knights. Their "cut" counterparts were used to adorn the crowns of both kings and queens. Today, the diamond Tiffany Jewelry Us is renowned as the international symbol of love and romance. Investors are interested in these gemstones as well...they are great investments to anyone's portfolio.

2. Magical powers have been a subject of much interest over the years. Years ago it was thought that the diamond was endowed with magical powers. The holder of this precious gemstone (it was believed), would possess bravery, courage, and superior strength. Is there any wonder that knights wore this gem on their armor? It was also believed that the diamond could ward off evil creatures of the night, and the devil as well. Over the years the diamond has been attributed to many different things. Here's the short list of answers: (1) Invincibility, (3) Sleepwalking, (2) Spiritual Ecstasy, and (4) Sexual Prowess. Did you know that there is a catch to this list? The person would have to have found the diamond in the wild, Tiffany Jewelry its natural setting. If the diamond was purchased from someone else this "contract" would not apply, but if the diamond was offered as a symbol of love or friendship (such as a setting in an engagement ring), these magical powers may return to the owner of the object.

3. Four separate castes, that's how the Hindus classified the diamond. The categories were: (1) The Kshatiya, a brown/champagne colored diamond that prevented old age. (2) The Brahmin diamond, a colorless diamond that provided riches, power, friends, and good luck. (3) The Sudra, a diamond that was gray or black and glistened like a polished piece of metal, which brought about good fortune. (4) The Vasiya, a diamond the color of the "kodali flower" which brought success. Yellow and red diamonds are also available, but they were the exclusive gems of kings. The simplest gemstone in the world. Do you know what it is? It's the diamond (surprise, surprise). A diamond is composed of just plain ole' crystallized carbon...the same substance that is found in our lead pencils. Since Tiffany Silver Jewellery pencils are infinitely more inexpensive than diamonds, it's the crystallized pattern of the diamond that makes the difference. This is the reason that this gemstone is so prized by collectors.

4. What is the hardest known substance? Any idea? It's the diamond of course. Even though it's hard, it can be chipped (if it is struck at just the right angle). This ability to be "chipped" is what allows a gemologist to shape the diamond into the thing of beauty that we buy in our Tiffany Silver Jewelry stores. White diamonds are definitely the most popular version, but diamonds come in every color of the rainbow. A diamond makes the perfect addition to any fine piece of jewelry.