The Facts About Diamonds

Diamonds are forever and are a woman's best friend. They're the hardest substance known, over four times harder than the #2 contender, yet can be easily cut into incredibly beautiful gems. They're made out of common carbon, but no one will compare them to graphite or coal, both also carbon.  

Diamond is more transparent than glass and is transparent to a wider range of light wavelengths than any other material, by far. It also conducts heat better than anything and doesn't melt until the temp is over 3800 degrees Kelvin (6400 degrees fahrenheit.) That's even hotter than Death Valley in mid-summer!

If you're lucky enough to be born in April then the diamond is your birthstone. If you or an associate does crystal healing then you'll know that the diamond is a very powerful crystal.

For more facts about diamonds, read on...

• About Diamonds
  Diamond is the birthstone of April. It is also the gemstone for the 10th and 60th anniversary.
  
  
• How to Buy Diamonds
  There are many things to consider when learning how to buy a diamond, and you should never rush into buying a diamond without first doing a little research as to how the diamonds are priced.
  
  
• How to Judge the Quality of Diamonds
  If you want to begin judging diamond quality, you must first learn and understand the 4 C’s, which are four characteristics of diamonds that give the gem stone it’s overall value.
  
  
• About a Diamonds Shape
  If you thought all diamond shapes were the same, you might be surprised at the number of diamond shapes that are readily available.
  
  
• About those Carats and Diamonds
  When shopping for a diamond, you've no doubt heard references to the 4 C's of diamonds. Diamond carat is one of those popular ”c's” to consider when evaluating a diamond
  
  
• The Clarity of Diamonds
  Diamond clarity is the measure of flaws found in and on the outside of a diamond. The less flawed a diamond is, the more value it has and the higher the price tag.
  
  
• The Colors of Diamonds
  What exactly is diamond color? While most people think of the classic, transparent diamond, which happens to be the most rare and valuable, the colors of diamonds actually range from transparent all the way to a brownish color.
  
  
• What do Diamonds Cost
  If you are in the market to purchase a diamond, you'll be learning all about the 4 C's of diamonds; cut, color, clarity and carat. But in the mind of the average buyer, there is a fifth “c” that just may be the most important of all them: the diamond cost.
  
  
• What About Flawles Diamonds
  When a diamond is considered to have a flaw, it is an imperfect gem stone. Something about the diamond did not form correctly, or there are tiny imperfections within the stone.
  
  
• Colorful Diamonds
  Many people are starting to favor the fancy, vividly colorful diamond gem stones over the traditional transparent, or white, diamond.
  
  
• Color Treated Diamonds
  When it comes to diamonds, many become treated diamonds by the jeweler, in order to improve their appearance.
  
  
• Diamond Certificates
  Diamond certificates from independent organizations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) provide a diamond grading report...
  
  
• Diamond Appraisals
  Most people have both jewelry lab certificates and appraisals for their valuable jewelry, but the two documents are not one in the same