There are not many people who don’t love diamonds. Diamond is the most the precious stone of choice regardless the county of origin or background that you may be, regardless of the language you speak and what your occupation is.  If you can acquire a diamond you most likely will regardless of who you are.

Diamonds are especially significant for many women as they represent beauty and even a higher status or class.  Women who own a diamond small or big will usually mention it at the first occasion they would get.

The interest for diamonds is not new though.  The ancient Greeks associated diamonds with the tears of their gods. In fact, the name “diamond” comes from the ancient Greek word, adamas which means invincible, because diamonds have indestructible qualities. As a famous slogan mentioned it “diamond is forever”. And, forever it is.  It will never go bad and it will never lose its value.

The amazing quality of the diamond with its exceptional durability, beauty, ability to reflect light like nothing else and the many  use that one can make of this precious stone and the ability of diamonds to reflect light are qualities which make them useful for industry and for a beautiful piece of jewelry. It takes over two tons of mined ore to find a quality diamond that can be used for a good piece of jewelry, so diamonds are certainly unique and special.

How are diamonds coming to you?

A diamond needs first to be extracted of the mine.  It is taken to a diamond cutter in order to be cut and shaped into a round shape to be prepared to be sold for jewelry. The cutting is a very important step because the cutter has to choose the best cut possible that will sow the most effective reflecting light from the various facets of the cut stone. The reflecting light also called fire, is the most important attraction of a beautifully cut diamond. Diamond cutters treat diamond cutting as an art, because the light reflecting from the diamond must be cut in such a way that is as attractive as possible. When the cutting work is done, it’s time for the polishing.

Where do diamonds come from?

Over the years, there have been many well-known diamonds that have been found and named after the owners, people, or places. These diamonds are usually quite large and have a great deal of value attached to them. In addition, they have no “name brand” as an authentic diamond is a product of nature not anything manufactured. The value of the diamond is not based on where the diamond was mined, it could be anywhere in the world. A diamond is a diamond either extracted from the magma from volcanic eruptions, plates of the earth crashing together, and even more rarely from glaciers.

How is a diamond priced?

People often wonder how a particular piece of diamond jewelry is assigned a price tag. The use of different types of gold or platinum for the setting, the quality of the diamond, and many more factors come into play. To determine the price, a company may be called in to appraise the diamond’s properties: its weight, clarity, cut and color. When the results are finalized with the assessment of the diamond, it is then bought by a diamond dealer who will try to sell it to a professional jeweler who will in turn sell it to consumers.  This is why the price at the beginning of the chain will be lower than it is at the end of it.

As a consumer, if you want  to get an assessment or certification for a diamond, the GIA, which is the Gemological Institute of America would be a good place to get the work done. This practice for evaluating a diamond is considered more accurate than a jeweler. It is not advisable to try the Diamond Calculators on the Internet, as they are not considered accurate. Remember that the Diamond Grading Report is considered the main resource for the serious shopper.

It is safe to say that diamonds will never lose their attraction and significance in all cultures, and owning a diamond if you can afford it is always a good idea that you won’t regret.