Diamond Origin

Adamas: The Greek word for unbreakable or indestructible; the origin of the word diamond.

Diamond: Refers to a natural diamond formed over billions of years beneath the Earth’s surface through intense heat and pressure. Prized for its rarity, brilliance, and enduring value.

Hardness (Mohs Scale): The resistance of a diamond to scratches; diamonds rank 10 on the Mohs scale, making them the hardest naturally occurring substance.

Kimberlite: Volcanic rock in which diamonds are found.

Rough: Any completely uncut and unpolished diamond.

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