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Approximately 250 tonnes of ore must be mined in order to produce a single, one-carat diamond. It is a combination of this rarity and the diamond’s natural beauty that makes the stone sought-after as special and magical gift.
Diamonds originate hundreds of miles below the earth’s surface, where they are formed from 100 million years of immense heat and pressure. Unique diamond-bearing ore was brought to the surface through a volcanic eruption more than 70 million years ago. On cooling, this magma solidified into blue ground, where the precious rough still exists to this day.
The first diamond stones were mined around 4,000 years ago in India. Since then many cultures have been fascinated and lured by their spellbinding beauty. Indeed, the ancient Greeks and Romans believed diamonds were tears from the Gods and splinters from shooting stars.
In modern day, diamonds represent a deep attraction as the ultimate symbol of love. Modern mining began in South Africa in the late 19th Century. Today, 80% of the world’s diamond supply is located within South Africa, Botswana, Russia, Australia, Angola, Namibia and Zaire. Complemented with the expertise of contemporary jewellery designers and the intricate cutting of diamonds, the stone radiates absolute exquisiteness and beauty.
They are certainly a rarity and an extremely beautiful stone, yet there are ways of identifying the worth of individual diamonds and consequently understanding the difference in pricing. At Yellobox we are proud to divulge such information to our customers, as we our confident that our diamonds are of the highest quality. These techniques offer a helpful guide when purchasing a diamond for the first time. The features of the diamond which should be examined carefully are:
In the Mohs scale of solidity, the diamond stone rates 10 and subsequently is the hardest substance known to man. Despite this, one diamond can scratch another and so items of jewellery should be stored in separate boxes, compartments within that box. Additionally, there are points of a diamond susceptible to chipping and even every day wear and tear can loosen a setting. Consequently, diamonds should not be worn whilst doing heavy work and it is advisable to have your diamond’s mounting and settings checked by a professional jeweler every 6 months.
It is important too clean diamonds periodically so as to retain their sparkle. A few possible methods of doings so are mentioned below however having your jewellery professionally cleaned by a jeweler is the best option:
1. Fill a bowl of warm water and add a little amount of any mild liquid detergent
2. Using a soft brush, gently rub the jewellery piece until you have created
a lather around it
3. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth/towel.
Use any brand named Liquid Jewellery Cleaner and follow the accompanying instructions.
1. Fill a small bowl with a solution containing half ammonia and half cold
water
2. Place jewellery in the solution and leave for approximately 30 minutes
3. Lift and gently tap around the mounting and setting with a small brush
4. Quickly dip in the solution a second time
5. Rinse off substance and dry on tissue paper.
Simply place a diamond in a glass of vodka and allow it to soak for a few minutes.
