Diamonds

 


Hardness

10 on the Mohs scale

Toughness

Excellent, but subject to the diamond cut.

Today, diamonds remain the most potent symbol of devotion as you begin your life together. And while a gift of diamonds is traditionally given as an engaement ring and also for the 16th and 19th wedding anniversaries, there's never a better way to say that your love has only grown stronger, deeper, and more enduring with the passage of time.

Diamonds are also the most classic of all jewels. Their unmatched beauty and elegance make them ideal for marking lifes most important occasions, from the birth of a child to milestones like graduation or a major promotion. But then... why wait? The gift of a diamond can transform any moment sure to be treasured forever.

Major Sources

Botswana, USSR, South Africa, Australia, Nambia, Zaire, Brazil, China

Stability

Environmental Factor

Reaction
Heat In the cutting process, diamonds resist heat, and usually endure intact.
Light Usually resistant to light.
Chemicals Diamonds are invulnerable to virtually all acids.

Quality

VVS - Very very slightly included

VS - Very slightly included

SI - Slightyly included

Promo - Promotional Quality

Diamond Care

Diamond is rated "excellent" for everyday wear. Avoid placing your diamond jewellery where it might scratch another gem or get scratched by another diamond. Although a diamond is the hardest material known to mankind, it is not the toughest, diamonds can chip and even break if worn while doing heavy work or if it receives a sharp blow.

To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.

Further care instructions

Not all diamonds are expensive and this cute GL diamond heart bracelet is fine example. Set in sterling silver rhodium plated and only RRP $165.

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