The Magic of Diamonds

among the various gemstones, there is nothing to rival the beauty of a diamond and eleganciju.Riječ "diamond" comes from Greek and means literally "unbreakable", an appropriate name for the hardest naturally occurring substance in the world. They were probably first mined in India anywhere from 3000-6000 years ago. Today, they are mined throughout the world: from Russia, South Africa, North America and Australia. Improved technology and design methods mean that diamonds have more value than ever before, wedding rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets to suit every occasion

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, world famous diamonds

Great Star of Africa is the largest cut diamond in the world at 530.2 maps. Is set in the Royal Sceptre and the part of the British crown draguljima.Star Africa Diamond weighs 106 grams. Koh-I-Noor (the "Mountain of Light"), to 105.6 cards, has a long and fascinating history, steeped in legend. It was first mentioned in writing in 1304, he moved from the hands of Mughal and Persian rulers of the Queen Victoria in the Indian colonial era, and now also part of the British crown jewels. Excelsior is the second largest diamond uncovered at 970 tickets before the cut to 10 diamonds. Regent is relatively small compared to other famous diamonds, weighing 140.50 ticket, but is characterized by the perfect cut and clarity. Some called it the most beautiful diamond in the svijetu.Regent was discovered in India in the 17th century and is held in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Cultural Status

There is no doubt that diamonds are enjoying challenged status in many cultures, when it comes to prestige, glamor, beauty and quality. They are seen as a long-term investment in some countries, but everywhere, its amazing beauty expresses the distinctive sophistication. Modern film star and one of Hollywood's golden age had a love affair with diamonds. Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Elizabeth Taylor are just some of the celebrities that are his passion for diamonds, a well known, the Taylor-Burton diamond - a gift from Richard Burton to his then wife Elizabeth Taylor - as one of the most recognized and admired the diamonds all the time.

kind of diamond

Only 20 percent of diamonds are used to nakit.Preostalih 80 percent are used for industrial purposes. Diamonds come in five natural colors: white, yellow, blue, pink and champagne, with white diamonds are most often najtraženijih.Jasnije white diamond, the more valuable. Yellow diamonds range from pale yellow to deep rich yellow. Blue diamonds are also popular, ranging from pale blue to indigo sky. Champagne diamonds range from light, almost bronze shade to deep gold.

Pink diamonds are among the rarest of diamonds, Argyle mine in Western Australia produces about 95 percent of world supply. From the Argyle mine production, only 1 percent qualifies as a true pink. Pink diamonds from other mines in India, Africa and Brazil tend to be lighter in color. Pink diamond rings can be 10 to 100 times the white diamond rings, but jewelry with other colored diamonds are generally less expensive than white diamonds.