12 Fun Facts About Diamonds
In today’s culture we identify with diamonds as being symbols of Love, Luxury and Promise.
Here are some super fun facts about diamonds!
Symbols of LOVE, LUXURY & PROMISE!
DIAMOND FACT 1
The Word ‘Diamond’ is Derived From The Greek Word ‘Adamas’ Meaning Invincible.
-This refers to the extraordinary hardness of the diamond - as well as it’s supposed magical properties to protect against any poison or attack - according to the ancient myths.
DIAMOND FACT 2
Diamonds Are The Hardest Natural Substance On The Planet.
-Although, they can still be scratched by another diamond.
DIAMOND FACT 3
The Largest Diamond Ever Found On Earth in 1905 Was a Whopping 3106 Carats!
-The Cullinan Diamond found in a mine in South Africa was cut into 9 large stones and 100 smaller ones.
-To learn more details about this amazing wonder - go to History Channel.com
DIAMOND FACT 4
There is a 10 Billion Trillion Trillion Carat Diamond Named Lucy in Outer Space!
-Astronomers believe that a star they nicknamed after a Beatles song has an enormous diamond core that is 50 light years away in the Centaurus Constellation.
DIAMOND FACT 5
Diamonds Are Billions of Years Old- In Many Cases Up to 3.3 Billion Years Old.
-The Famous Hope Diamond was formed 1.1 billions years ago.
The Hope Diamond. Photo by Dane A. Penland, courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution. USNM Number: G3551
DIAMOND FACT 6
It Was Believed By The Ancient Greeks & Romans That Diamonds Were Tears Cried By The Gods Or Splinters From Falling Stars.
-The Romans also believed that Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds.
DIAMOND FACT 7
Diamonds Are Derived From Just a Single Element - They Are Nearly 100% Carbon.
-When other elements are present in the stones, they become colored diamonds such as yellow, pink or blue.
DIAMOND FACT 8
Ancient Hindus Believed Diamonds Could Protect Wearers From Danger & They Placed Them In the Eyes of Devotional Statues.
DIAMOND FACT 9
The First Ever Known Engagement Ring Was created in 1477 When Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave Mary of Burgundy a Gold Ring Featuring an ‘M’ Spelled Out in Diamonds.
DIAMOND FACT 10
Lab Created Diamonds Have The Same Chemical, Physical, & Optical Properties as Mined Diamonds.
-Yet, they are sustainable and have minimal impact on the environment.
