Diamond is the main stone in the jewelry realm

Diamond is one of the finest and most expensive gemstones. Outwardly nondescript diamonds master jewelers create masterpieces that are called diamonds.

A diamond is music frozen in stone

Diamond is crystalline carbon, a natural nugget that can be of various colors. But jewelers are only interested in colorless or blue, transparent stones. Diamonds have very high strength and light refraction. Due to the fact that natural diamondshave a very high hardness, humanity has not processed these precious stones for a very long time, which deprives itself of the aesthetic pleasure of admiring such a jewelry phenomenon as a diamond. Only after cutting, diamonds acquire their unique shape and brilliance, play with all the colors of the rainbow and shimmer even in the dark. The word "diamond" is of French origin, which in translation means brilliant. Brilliant is a gem-cut diamond, which not only has not lost its natural brilliance, but has acquired a unique sophistication and sophistication. It is not for nothing that diamond is called the “king of stones”, because it is not only the hardest and most expensive stone, it also has magical properties that apply to diamonds.

How is the quality of a diamond determined?

In order to evaluate the quality of diamonds, there is a generally accepted 4C system, from the first letters of the English names of their parameters:

- Cut – faceting;

- Carat - weight in carats;

- Clarity - purity;

-Color - color.

During gem cutting, diamonds lose up to 60% of their original weight. There are round and fancy cut types. The round cut is very popular and expensive, because it is with this type of cut that the stone maximally reflects all the light falling on it and shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow. Fantasy cut is less popular, but also in demand. Master jewelers use it in the manufacture of some forms of earrings and rings.

The magical and healing properties of diamonds

Diamonds are considered stones of power, strength, power and invincibility. In addition to these qualities, diamonds also perform a protective function - they protect their owner from negative energy and evil looks. These properties of a diamond increase many times if you receive this gem as a gift or as an inheritance. However, if a diamond fell into the hands of dishonest means, then it will not bring happiness and prosperity to its owner. Also, diamonds have healing properties due to a certain vibration, which has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Diamonds help reduce high body temperature and cure some dermatological diseases. In the old days, it was believed that diamonds neutralize the effects of poisons.

Diamonds and jewelry with them are the best gift

The well-known phrase of the immortal Marilyn Monroe "A girl's best friends are diamonds" has not yet been canceled, and therefore jewelry with these precious stones is the best gift for your beloved. Such a gift will give her not only aesthetic pleasure, but will also tell about your feelings better than any words.