overall health of the owner. If the owner's health declines, then sparkle of the diamonds fades as well.
History of Diamonds
According to some accounts of historians, a riverbed of diamonds was discovered in 800 B.C. The diamonds from this riverbed were later collected and saved because they supposedly have the power to protect their owners from ghosts and evil magic. People of the Middle Ages valued diamonds because of the dazzling fiery sparkle. In fact, diamonds were so highly priced that fake diamonds were being produced even in the Middle Ages!
As time progressed, more deposits of diamonds were found. The abundance of diamonds threatened the value of this gemstone. But its sheer beauty saved it from becoming an ordinary crystal. Diamonds secured the title of being the symbol of love and forever. Today, many diamonds are produced synthetically without endangering the value of diamonds. Such synthetic diamonds are utilized by industries because no other material is harder than diamonds.
Modern Significance of Diamonds
The diamond is the chosen modern and traditional birthstone for the month of April. It is also the ayurvedic birthstone for people who are born in the same birth month. In astrology, the diamond is the birthstone for people who were born under the zodiac sign of Aries.
In the world of jewelry, the diamond is the traditional choice for engagement rings. And even if a woman chooses to have another gemstone for an engagement ring, diamonds will still surround that gemstone. For couples, diamonds are given as gifts during the 30th and 60th wedding anniversaries.
Diamond Jewelry
Choosing diamond jewelry is always a challenge for everyone, particularly for men. But the quickest and easiest guide to choosing diamonds is known as the 4 Cs.
The Cs stands for Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat. In terms of cut, the most perfect cut of diamond allows light to penetrate straight to the heart of the gem, and then this light is refracted evenly throughout the gemstone's body. To meet the clarity criteria, diamonds with streaks and blemishes do not pass the test. And the most ideal diamond color is still crystal clear, with a bluish tinge in the refracted light. And lastly, the carat size of diamonds relies on weight and points. One carat is usually equivalent to 200 milligrams, and you cannot go wrong with the philosophy, the bigger the diamond, the better!
