Diamonds are forever!

And since it’s the birthstone for this month of April, let’s give the spotlight to these elegant gemstones we have learned to love and cherish thorough the century, and were even said to be a girl’s bestfriend. So to celebrate these dazzling gemstones, we’ve rounded up fifteen interesting facts and bits of lore about these beloved diamonds.

Fact #1

Long ago, the ancient believed that diamonds were tears cried by the gods o splinters that came from falling stars. Romans, all the while, believed that Cupid's arrows were tipped with these stones (a fact that may perhaps be the earliest association between diamonds and romantic love.)

Fact #2

Diamonds are known to be the hardest natural substance on Earth. Actually, diamonds came from the Greek word "adamantinos" which means untamable or unbreakable.

Fact#3

Diamonds were formed billions of years ago through a combination of tremendous pressure and temperatures of around 2000º to 3000º F and at depths between 75 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface. No doubt, they were truly precious.

Fact#4

Diamonds in their pure state, they are colorless. Blue and red are the rarest colored diamonds, while yellow and brown are the most common colored diamonds.

Fact#5

And did you know that diamonds are brought closer to the earth’s surface through volcanic activity. These gemstones can also be found in shallow alluvial deposits where the crystals settle after being transported by rivers away by geological activities.

Fact#6

One polished diamonds weighs more than one carat (1 carat = 0.2 grams or .007 ounces). The largest rough diamonds is the Cullinan diamond which is discovered in 1905 and weighs around 3,106 carats (2.8 pounds).

Fact#7

Aside from being unbreakable, diamonds are also fireproof. To burn one, it must be heated to 1292 degrees Farenheit.

Fact#8

According to history, the earliest written account of diamonds dates back to around 500 B.C. During the Middle Ages, diamonds were believed to have healing properties able to cure ailments ranging from fatigue to mental illness. While the Ancient Hindus used diamonds in the eyes of devotional statues and believed that it protects it wearer from any danger.

Fact#9

In 1725, diamonds were discovered in Minas, Gerais, Brazil in South America. In 1840s, there also diamonds found in North America but was soon forgotten due to the discovery of diamonds in Africa ensuing the Great Diamond Rush.

Fact#10

Diamond is the world’s most popular and sought after gemstone. They are frequently worn as part of jewelry such as rings and necklaces especially in engagement or wedding rings.

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Maybe you’re not interested in rings or any designer fashion jewelry at all. Maybe you haven’t even stepped inside a jewelry store yet. Maybe you don’t really bother yourself with gold, silver, titanium, diamonds, inclusions, setting or any other jewelry jargons.

But all those things are about to change, especially now that you’re about to ask the magic question to the woman of your dreams. If you’re ready to kneel down on one knee and begin your journey to forever, it’s time to take the crash course on jewelry -specifically, engagement rings.

Here are some things that you should look for when buying an engagement ring.

1. Style

 

 

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It’s amazing how some special things such as rings can signify the different stages of our life, and how it marks the most important events in our being. It becomes a significant part of our life with all the memories and promises they contain. Most importantly, it binds us closer to the people who give us our precious rings and it serves as a reminder of their love for us.

The different stages in a woman’s life can be signified by the kind of rings she wears and how she wears it. Below are some of the fashion rings that can become an important addition to your jewelry collection. 

Family Heirloom

 

Royal Family heirloom wedding ring

 If your family is one of those that keep an heirloom, and you’ve been chosen to wear it, you must be extremely fortunate. Heirloom ring is most likely to be an antique ring that has a precious stone on it and comes in classic design.

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