Introduction to Diamonds

Diamonds - A girls best friend - You must have heard this phrase or similar phrases a lot of times. Some jewelry makers/ sellers use this phrase in their advertisements too. However, have you ever wondered what actually a diamond is?

Well, in technical terms, a diamond is just an arrangement of carbon atoms; a peculiar arrangement for that matter. Its the same carbon atoms that form graphite too (which is used in your pencil leads). However, with diamonds the arrangement of carbon atoms is such that it imparts a glowing look to them. Diamond is generally found in mines as a shining rock (just like metals and other materials). However, it is not as shining as you see it in jewelry. In fact, if you were to look at diamond in their nascent form, you would be quite disappointed. This rock/diamond reveals its full glory only after it is cut and polished. It is only after this cutting and polishing that a diamond actually becomes fit for use in jewelry. Cutting the diamonds require a great deal of skill. In fact, the glow and the value of a diamond is dependent on how well it has been cut by the diamond cutting professional.

Another interesting fact about diamonds is that they are one of the hardest substances on earth. In fact, diamonds that are not glorious enough for use in jewelry are used in industries for cutting other metals/ materials. Besides being the hardest substance, diamonds are also one of the toughest substances on earth. In fact, diamonds are so tough that they are unaffected by scalding temperatures as high as 700 deg Celsius. Even acids are not able to cause any harm to diamonds. This might be the reason behind the saying Diamonds are forever.

Thus diamonds represent solidarity and shine, and are indeed A girls best friend