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Diamonds are deeply ingrained in our culture; we see them everywhere. Yet, diamonds are such a part of our everyday life that most people rarely stop to think much about them. Want to learn a bit more about what make the diamond so unique and special? Here are 10 amazing facts about diamonds.<\/p>\n

Diamonds Are the Hardest Substance On Earth<\/h2>\n

Did you know that diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring substance on earth? They\u2019re not just the hardest gemstone, but also the hardest material across every category. Diamonds are so hard that only another diamond can scratch one!<\/p>\n

\u201cDiamond\u201d Means \u201cInvincible\u201d<\/h2>\n

The word \u201cdiamond\u201d is derived from the Greek word \u201cadamas,\u201d which means invincible or unconquerable, a very fitting name for this incredibly strong gemstone.<\/p>\n

Many Diamonds Are Billions of Years Old<\/h2>\n

Many diamonds are more than a billion years old (yes, that\u2019s billion with a \u201cb\u201d), with the oldest diamonds on record coming in at 3 billion years old. Most diamonds are this old because the majority of diamond formation took place billions of years ago. However, there are some diamonds that are newer, with the youngest being hundreds of millions of years old.<\/p>\n

Diamonds Are Made of Pure Carbon<\/h2>\n

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The diamond is made of only one element: carbon. Pure carbon can take many forms, including coal, graphite, and, of course, diamonds. So, how can pure carbon be so many different things? Carbon can change form depending on what it\u2019s been exposed to. For example, carbon turns into diamonds when it is exposed to immense heat and pressure in the Earth\u2019s mantle.<\/p>\n

We Can Reach Diamonds Because of Volcanic Eruptions<\/h2>\n

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Diamonds are formed in deep in the Earth\u2019s mantle. But the Earth\u2019s mantle is far too hot for excavation, so how do we reach diamonds? The answer might surprise you: it\u2019s believed that the eruption of underground volcanos is what moves most diamonds higher into the Earth\u2019s continental plate (where we can excavate).<\/p>\n

Diamonds Can Form Due to Asteroid Impact<\/h2>\n

While most diamonds form over a long period in Earth\u2019s crust, some form instantly. How? Through asteroid impact. When a large enough asteroid hits the Earth, it creates enough heat and pressure to form diamonds at the impact site.<\/p>\n

Diamonds Were Once Thought to Be the \u201cTears of the Gods\u201d<\/h2>\n

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In ancient Rome and Greece, diamonds were highly regarded. Both of these cultures believed that diamonds were either tears cried by the gods or splinters of falling stars.<\/p>\n

Cupid\u2019s Arrows Were Tipped With Diamonds<\/h2>\n

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One of the oldest records the association of love with diamonds is found in Roman mythology. According to ancient Roman texts, Cupid, the god of love, carried arrows that were tipped with diamonds.<\/p>\n

The Largest Diamond Ever Found Was 3,106 Carats<\/h2>\n

Have you ever wondered how big the largest diamond is? The largest diamond ever found was called the Cullinan diamond<\/a>, which weighed in at an astounding 3,106 carats. This raw diamond was eventually cut into nine large diamonds and a hundred smaller diamonds.<\/p>\n

There Is a Planet Made of Diamonds (And a Star!)<\/h2>\n

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The biggest diamond lovers might dream of visiting 55 Cancri e, a planet made of carbon that is one-third diamond. Or perhaps they might dream of visiting the star named Lucy (also known as V886 Centauri and BPM 37093), which is a white dwarf star that is essentially an enormous, 10 billion trillion trillion carat diamond.<\/p>\n

There you have it. 10 absolutely amazing facts about diamonds and 10 reasons why we find them so important. Browse stunning diamond jewelry<\/a> at diamondstuds.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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