Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The Secret Of Making Diamond Jewelry Work For You.

By Don Pedro

Diamond is earth's hardest natural mineral. Because it does not get destroyed very easily, it is useful as a gem; a precious stone. However more than its hardness, radiant beauty is sight to behold from anywhere you choose to behold it. Even the tiniest diamonds still glow with radiant beauty anytime.

Diamond forms from the element called carbon, the most abundant in the element in the earth. It is also used in making some of the best and most expensive jewelry you ever saw. It costs a lot, but most people don't mind the cost if only they can have the thing on their bodies for just a few glorious moments. I won't say I blame them because of the beauty of diamonds jewelry on people, especially beautiful ladies.

1800 to 2200F in the earth's crust works with pressure you can't imagine to form diamond. As a matter of fact, the stones still do not form until they have been in these conditions for a few years. No wonder they are so indestructible.

Let's talk statistics now for a moment, shall we? Think 1.02 kg per sq cm, or 14.7 lb per sq in; think 50 kilobars is 50,000 bars. Now then, think about the diamond, formed from this process. How much do you expect the stone to cost? A lot, naturally, if you can pay it.

No one blames anyone for wanting to own a diamond jewel; we all do. Save for those who have never even come close to the gem, everyone wants to own a few diamonds, or at least one. It is why the world is the way it is; ugliness looking for beauty within itself.

You don't want to be left alone in a room with a diamond; the temptation is too strong and unfair. You could be all pure and holy, but at the very least you would desire to touch the flawless stone. And from that moment, you might never want to rest until you own it - legally or no.

The volcanic rocks, amongst which we find diamonds in their raw form, are much younger than the diamonds themselves. But as they journey forcefully upward, being expelled by the earth, they bring with them these priceless gifts from the bowels - diamonds. So are born the greatest jewels in the world.

There are a number of places you could find diamonds. There are cratons, there are volcanic rocks, and they are waterbeds of streams that flow from volcanic sources. In some instances you find them also in sandstones and conglomerates. Whatever it takes, as long as you can lay your hands on earth's most priced precious stone.

Have you ever heard of diamond being called 'ice?' Why, you have probably called it that yourself. Well, it's because the stone is so white when it is so pure. It is what makes you want it so bad anyway, isn't it? Well, I don't blame you; I happened to me too, the first time, and continues to happen anytime I behold a piece so magnificent. - 15343

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