The diamond is the most popular gem in the world. Many women dream of diamond jewelry. But this stone is far from simple, many beliefs and warnings are associated with it.
A bit of history
The stone itself is called a diamond. It becomes a diamond only after a gem-cut, then it reveals all its radiant beauty.
The value of this mineral was first understood in India. There, the diamond was known as early as the III millennium BC.
In Europe, it began to be appreciated only in the 15th century, when they learned to cut it. Previously, without cutting, it was not of particular interest.
There was no interest in diamond in Russia until the 17th century, but then they made up for lost time.
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Outstanding diamonds are given names. The most valuable diamond in the world is Kohinoor. This nugget was found in India in 56 BC. It was never sold for money. He changed hands many times, changed his masters and belonged to the most powerful rulers in the world. Currently, this huge sumptuous diamond adorns the small British Royal Crown, which Queen Elizabeth II wears on special occasions.
Nowadays, the famous South African corporation De Beers is the largest and most influential company in the world for the extraction, processing and sale of diamonds. It was created in the 19th century by the Englishman Cecil Rhodes. An interesting advertising motto of the corporation: "A Diamond Is Forever" (A diamond is forever).
Areas of use
Diamond has the highest strength and other extraordinary properties, so it is used in various fields, not only in jewelry. Usually, small stones with defects are used for these purposes. Well, the best ones, of course, go to jewelry making.
• First of all, diamond is used in medicine for the manufacture of surgical instruments. It is also included in laser installations, which are now widely used in medical practice. In recent years, scientists have been conducting research to develop diamond implants.
• An important field of application for diamonds is television. Diamond not only has unsurpassed hardness, but also withstands high mains voltage and sudden temperature changes. This makes it an indispensable material for transmitting TV signals over cable.
• Another area of application: electronics. Diamond greatly increases the thermal conductivity of electronic devices.
• Mining engineering. Due to their unique hardness, diamonds are used for drilling rocks. The use of diamond drills significantly increases the economy and production efficiency.
How to distinguish a fake
There are always fakes in the jewelry market. Fraudsters are inventing new ways to falsify expensive stones.
To determine the naturalness of a stone, you must first of all examine it under bright sunlight. A real diamond will sparkle brightly, while it emits straight and side beams.
Next, hold the stone in your hand. If it gets warm and becomes warm, it is not genuine. A natural diamond will feel cold to the touch.
Experts also check the authenticity of stones using sandpaper. If you rub a natural stone with it, it will remain intact.
Interesting and mysterious facts
A huge nugget of diamond was once discovered in South Africa. This caused great concern among the company's management. There they thought for a long time how to safely transport the find to Britain. Finally, a solution was found: the stone would allegedly be sent by steamer, accompanied by a large number of guards. But in fact it was sent by post by regular parcel.
Today the most expensive piece of jewelry is the 150-carat diamond ring. Its cost is $ 70,000,000.
A scientist who found a way to grow artificial diamonds and pioneered an important direction in diamond manufacturing received a $ 10 salary supplement.
Each large diamond has its own name. Amazingly, all the owners of the stone named "Hope" suffered a tragic fate. All of them died ahead of time, for various reasons: they had an accident, fell from a great height, etc.
The most dangerous stone is considered the one in which there are blotches of black. There is a belief that he is marked by black magic and will bring trouble to his master and his family. It is especially dangerous to present such a stone as a gift. In this case, trouble awaits not only the person to whom it is presented, but also the donor himself.
The magical properties of a diamond
Since ancient times, it has been noticed that a diamond has an inexplicable effect on a person. It was believed that it gives power, brings good luck in all endeavors and protects its owner from hostile influences. But this stone cannot be treated with disdain, otherwise it takes away what it gave.
It has long been believed that if a diamond is obtained dishonestly (through deception, theft, etc.), it can bring great misfortune to the owner. It is known that there are many damned diamonds in the world that bring trouble to the owner and his family.
There is a sign that diamonds are not worth buying on your own. It is better to give this jewelry a loved one and do it with love, from a pure heart. Then the positive energy of the stone will be truly effective.
Also, the stone can be inherited as a heirloom. This equates to a gift from an ancestor.
And if you bought a stone for yourself, then it is considered that it cannot be worn for 7 years. He needs to be given a rest, after that the extraneous energy will go away, and he will become truly yours.
And another important tip. If you want to buy a diamond, do it in moments of utmost happiness. Then the stone will be charged with your positive energy and will prolong your happiness. Such is the belief.