In spite of the fact that diamonds themselves are little more than crystallized carbon , carbon being one of the most common and basic components of the earth's globe itself , why have diamond gemstones become such a standard in our society , an expression , testament and show of love and commitment itself , when after all these gemstones are simply little more than rocks from the grounds and their it might be seen , plenty of alternative gemstones and other minerals which could well provide the same function and do the same job and effort ?



Diamonds are among the hardest substances known to mankind. The origins of the word itself are from the Greek term "Adamas", meaning unconquerable. They were formed as a result of tremendous heat and pressure, from the time of earth's beginning, most stones being estimated at being at least a billion years old in age, by trusted and respected gemologists in the diamond and gemstone trades as well as geologists

Diamonds overall are held to be rare. Long ago diamonds were only available in one place on earth - that was what is now the country and region of India - on the Asian subcontinent. Only the most powerful of the time period, and the most wealth could afford them - the royals and royalty itself. Thus the initial impression and the prestige afforded to these gemstones. Next overall diamonds are not only valuable they are relatively rare.

To extract each carat of diamonds - a carat of diamond weight works out generally in the ranges of one hundredth and forty two of an ounce - fully in most cases fully more than one tons of soil and rock must be dug up or mined and processed. It takes a lot of earth to be moved for that bride to have that diamond ring on her precious finger. Next in line - are the sizes of the "rocks" themselves? Most diamond gemstones found and mined are tiny overall , only the smallest and tiniest percentage and percentages - perhaps one in thirty thousand are carat sized yet never mind have any of the more special and restrictive qualities so prized in diamond trades - by jewelry and gemstones professionals themselves , never mind brides , groom , their family and the wedding parties themselves.

These stats and statistics comprise on reason, and one of the reasons why diamonds are so valuable, so treasured and cost what they do in the jewelry and precious gemstones marketplace and mark places of the United Sates and the world. Another reason and reasons are the delicate, precise and special cutting process. Generally more than half of the diamond is lost when "cutters" fashion that rough stone into that beautiful gem - of great value and intrinsic beauty. First a "bruter" determines the basic shape of the stone itself. The "bruter" is he person most familiar with "rough diamonds" and the best way and ways to obtain fully maximum size and beauty in the final outcome and outcomes.

When the "bruter" is finally done his work, and completed the full process, the next gemstones professional in line a "blocker" works to "round" out the entire piece? Then the "brillianteer" will strive to add the "facets "that will give the diamond its "fire" and "brilliance". The bruter and blocker must each and together as members of the jewelry trades professional team to get the most from the diamond gemstone while following scientifically determined proportional guidelines. The simplest least slightest of miscalculation may leave that valuable and precious diamond looking dull and simply lifeless. The brillianteer must ensure that all "facets" (58 in the traditional round brilliant cut" line up most perfectly or risk losing the fire that makes a diamond and diamonds so very special.

Each and every diamond gemstone involved in the diamond selection, cutting and polishing process is so special, most unique, one of a kind and even rarer. Each has its own special life, history and traits. Thus it is no secret that diamonds grace the hands of beautiful women around the globe, and across all cultures and families.