The Facts About Diamonds

Diamonds are forever and are a woman's best friend. They're the hardest substance known, over four times harder than the #2 contender, yet can be easily cut into incredibly beautiful gems. They're made out of common carbon, but no one will compare them to graphite or coal, both also carbon. 

Diamond is more transparent than glass and is transparent to a wider range of light wavelengths than any other material, by far. It also conducts heat better than anything and doesn't melt until the temp is over 3800 degrees Kelvin (6400 degrees fahrenheit.) That's even hotter than Death Valley in mid-summer!

If you're lucky enough to be born in April then the diamond is your birthstone. If you or an associate does crystal healing then you'll know that the diamond is a very powerful crystal.

For more facts about diamonds, read on...

• Interesting Facts About Diamonds
  
  Diamond is the birthstone of April (and brings the wearer luck.) It is also the gemstone for the 10th and 60th anniversary. Of course, there is never a wrong time to wear, give, or get diamonds.
• How to Buy Diamonds
  
  There are many things to consider when learning how to buy a diamond, and you should never rush into buying a diamond without first doing a little research as to how the diamonds are priced.
• How to Judge the Quality of Diamonds
  
  To begin judging the quality of diamonds you have to have an undrestanding of the 4 C's. These are cut, clarity, color and carats. Each one of these...
• The Many cuts and Shapes of Diamonds
  
  If you thought all diamond shapes were the same, you might be surprised. There are actually quiate a few that are readily available, in addition to custom cuts. Most jewelers offer at least nine of the most common diamond shapes
• What is a Diamond Carat?
  
  It's important to recognize that two stones may have the exact same carats, meaning they have the same weight measurement, and yet they are completely different in size and appearance.
• What is Diamond Clarity?
  
  Diamond clarity is the measure of flaws found in and on the outside of a diamond. The less flawed a diamond is, the more value it has and the higher the price tag.
• The Colors of Diamonds
  
  While most people think of the classic, transparent diamond, which happens to be the most rare and valuable, the colors of diamonds actually range from transparent all the way to a brownish color.
• What do DIamonds Cost?
  
  If you are in the market to purchase a diamond you'll be learning all about the 4 C's of diamonds; cut, color, clarity and carat.
• What are Flawless DIamonds?
  
  There are very few diamonds which can be labeled “perfect”, and chances are the diamond will be extremely expensive!
• What Kinds of Colorful Diamonds are There?
  
  Many people are starting to favor the fancy, vivid colored diamond gem stones over the traditional transparent, or white, diamond.
• Color Treated Diamonds
  
  Treated diamonds can have improved clarity, improved color and even be completely coated to improve it's overall appearance.
• Diamond Certificates
  
  Diamond certificates from independent organizations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) provide a diamond grading report,
• Jewelry Lab Certificates and Diamond Appraisals
  
  Most people have both jewelry lab certificates and appraisals for their valuable jewelry, but the two documents are not one in the same. They serve different purposes...
• A Brief History of Diamonds
  
  Diamond history varies greatly depending on your source of documentation, as diamond history is as rich in myths and folklore as it is in physical facts and records.
• How to Care for Your Diamonds
  
  While there are many cleaning procedures that can be done from your own home, don't forget that you can almost always return to the jeweler where you purchased your diamond...
• Some of the Most Famous Diamonds
  
  Around the world there are many diamonds that have been talked about or written about in various stories and official documents. Famous diamonds are part of our world's history...
• Three Stone Diamond Rings
  
  Every woman wants a 3 stone diamond ring from her significant boyfriend, husband, or other. The three stone ring design was created by the De Beers Jewelry Company...
• Diamond Jewelry Cleaner
  
  Diamond Jewelry cleaner can be used to make all your jewelry sparkle as though it were new, but there are different sorts of jewelry cleaner, just as there are different sorts of jewelry.
• How to Set Up Your Jewelry Display
  
  The set-up of a jewelry display plays a very important part in sales.The jewelry itself should be the main focus, but the jewelry display is used to catch a person's eye and heart.