 | DIAMOND - (crystal made of carbon) Diamonds are the birthstone for April, is the hardest and most brilliant of gems. It is the chief symbol of marital happiness and as such the most popular engagement and anniversary stone. Diamonds are listed as the hardest gemstone on the Mohs’s scale, at a 10. Ancients believed that diamonds were splinters of shattered stars. There are so many factors to take into consideration when purchasing a diamond, such as size, clarity, and color, most jewelry stores will be happy to explain the differences in each diamond. Some diamonds may be laser drilled to improve dark inclusions. Some diamonds may be treated with a glass like substance to mask fractures. The presence of laser drilling or fracture filling should always be disclosed to the consumer. Although it is generally considered legal and ethical to sell clarity -enhanced. Diamonds as long as the consumer is informed of the treatments. Diamonds are the “king” of all precious gems. It represents omnipotent power, purity, and strength. It is also the symbol of trust, commitment, innocence (our true nature) and Love. It power will absorbs and amplifies thoughts and attitudes of user, other gems, and wear’s strengths and weaknesses. Diamonds are comprised of carbon, the foundation of all life, the diamond assists the wearer in the transformational process towards perfection. Diamonds have been known to attract inspiration, genius, and abundance. Balances metabolism, de-toxifies the body, and strengthens the eyesight. Vivifies all Chakras: Prosperity, generosity vs. miserly; love vs. distrust; overview spirituality vs. lust, immediate gratification. Use with loving clear intent; clears blocks, opens crown Chakra: spiritual love, peace, clarity, trust and confidence. Prosperity Business Well-Being, Senses. Cleanse thoroughly (it can hold other’s previous attitudes and emotions). Ancient also use for detoxing. The clear diamond is said to bond relationships, and encourage innocence, love, longevity, balance, clarity, profundity, abundance, courage, purity, hope and discernment. This stone helps us get to the essence of things. The black diamond grants us the courage to look within without illusion. The blue diamond inspires us to take better care of our health and strengthen will power. Pink diamonds foster creative expression and yellow diamonds make us more thoughtful and considerate. Diamond Trivia The world's first known reference to the diamond comes from a Sanskrit manuscript written during the Mauryan Dynasty, ca 321 B.C. - 185 B.C. Cupid's arrow was supposedly tipped in diamonds having a magical effect of no equal. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed diamonds to be tears of the gods and the plinters from stars. A home or garden touched in each corner with a diamond was supposed to be protected from blight, lightening, and storms. A diamond set in gold and worn on the left side is believed to ward off phantoms and demons and drive away nightmares. Diamond is derived from the Greek word "adomas" meaning invincible. The Romans adorned themselves with diamonds for strength and courage. For hundreds of years diamonds were thought to have gender. In 1566 Francois Ruet described two diamonds producing offspring. | |
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