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Fun Facts You Need to Know About Diamonds

The word “Diamond” is derived from a Greek word “Adamas” meaning indestructible.
About 250 tons of earth is needed to mine and produce 1 one-carat diamond.
Diamond is considered the hardest natural material on Earth.
Diamond crystals were formed billion years ago beneath the earth’s surface and are brought to the surface through volcanic activity.
The rarest colored diamond on earth is the blue and red diamond.
About 26,000 kilograms or 57,000 lb of diamonds are being mined every year.
The value of a diamond is based on 4Cs: cut, color, clarity and carat.
The oldest diamond on earth is said to be crystalized around 3.3 billion years ago.
A carat of diamond weighs around .2 grams or .007 ounces.
Diamonds are not easily melted in fire. The melting point of a diamond is 3820K and its boiling point is 5100K.
During the cutting and polishing process, the weight of each diamond reduces to about 50% of the original.

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