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Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only within a specific depth range (about 100 miles) beneath the earth’s surface. Diamond’s crystal structure is isometric, which …

Diamond’s splendor has been appreciated for centuries, but there was not much scientific knowledge about it before the twentieth century. Since then, diamond knowledge has grown steadily, with …

Diamond stands at the apex of the hardness scale with a value of 10. It also has the highest thermal conductivity and the highest molar density of any terrestrial material, as well as a high resistance to …

what's in a name? Diamond [dye -mund] (noun) Diamond comes from the Greek word adamas which means “invincible.” For being the hardest material on earth, that is the perfect name for this gem!

It isn’t until a diamond is cut, that the real beauty of a diamond begins to take shape. With a GIA Diamond Grading Report, you can confidently make your next diamond purchase.

Mar 14, 2013 · The prospect of purchasing a diamond may seem daunting, but through GIA, an unbiased authority on diamonds, you have several handy resources to help you select the highest …

Nov 24, 2015 · Diamond crystals are brought closer to the Earth’s surface through volcanic activity. Diamonds can be found in shallow alluvial deposits where the crystals settle after being transported …

The 4Cs describe the individual qualities of a diamond, and the value of an individual diamond is based on these qualities. The terms that people use to discuss the 4Cs have become part of an …

The origin of a natural diamond. Forming the hardest natural mineral on earth. Billions of years ago, 100 miles (161 km) or more in the mantle of the earth, pressure, heat and carbon atoms converged, …