 Diamond is the ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and many strengths. It is well known that Diamond is the hardest substance found in nature, but few people realize that Diamond is four times harder than the next hardest natural mineral, corundum (sapphire and ruby). But even as hard as it is, it is not impervious. Diamond has four directions of cleavage, meaning that if it receives a sharp blow in one of these directions it will cleave, or split. A skilled diamond setter and/or jeweler will prevent any of these directions from being in a position to be struck while mounted in a jewelry piece. As a gemstone, Diamond's single flaw (perfect cleavage) is far outdistanced by the sum of its positive qualities. It has a broad color range, high refraction, high dispersion or fire, very low reactivity to chemicals, rarity, and of course, extreme hardness and durability. Diamond is the April Birthstone. Diamonds may be nearly any color in the rainbow plus browns, grays, and white. Shades of yellow are most common, followed by colorless. Blue, black, reddish, and greenish are more valuable (some extremely so).
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Diamond Rings, Diamond Fashion Ring in beautiful inexpensive fashion styles that you would be very proud to own and Diamond rings at very reasonable prices made in 14k and 18k gold. |
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Diamond Rings
in fashion styles are very popular, inexpensive and attractive. Our diamond rings
have been carefully hand picked by for their
quality, beauty and style. We are sure you will enjoy them for many
years to come. All of our diamond rings consist of real,
genuine diamonds and pure solid 14k or 18k gold. We stand
behind every diamond ring that we sell with a no risk 100% satisfaction
guarantee or your money refunded policy . So inexpensive, we are
certain that you will be pleased . |
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In terms of it's physical properties, diamond is the ultimate
mineral in several ways:
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Diamonds are
found in a type of rock called "Kimberlite", which comprises the
core of certain volcanoes over especially thick portions of the
earth's crust. This hard stone is mined and then crushed between
giant steel rollers. The kimberlite is reduced to fine gravel, yet
the extremely hard diamonds come out unharmed! Water is added and a
grease covered roller sorts the diamonds from the gravel, as the
diamonds stick to the grease. Typically, a single carat of diamond
is recovered from a ton of ore.
Diamonds are
found in many areas including South Africa, Russia, and even in
Arkansas in the USA. In all cases, diamonds formed deep within the
earth's mantle, and were brought to the surface in volcanic
eruptions. In many cases, the diamonds weathered out of the
kimberlite by natural processes, and were transported downstream by
water. Many diamonds are mined in the resulting alluvial deposits
in areas such as along the coast of South Africa. |
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