Facts about diamonds

The word comes from the Greek word "adamas," and this means "unconquerable and indestructible." The earliest record of a man giving a diamond to a woman for her hand in marriage was on 1477, the Archduke of Austria gave a diamond to Mary of Burgundy. Today, some 500 years later, diamonds are the most popular gemstones in engagement rings. On average, a diamond olds some 3.4 billion years. Diamonds worn in ancient times were believed to promote strength, invincibility, and courage. What are the "4Cs" of diamond grading? They are cut, color, clarity and carat. These 4Cs were created by the Gemological Institute of America to help standardize diamond grading worldwide.

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