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Diamond’s splendor has been appreciated for centuries, but there was not much scientific knowledge about it before the twentieth century. Since then, diamond knowledge has grown …

Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only within a specific depth range (about 100 miles) beneath the earth’s surface. Diamond’s crystal structure is …

Whether examining the laboratory-grown diamonds submitted for grading reports, growing CVD diamonds at our research facility in New Jersey, or altering these materials through …

The 4Cs describe the individual qualities of a diamond, and the value of an individual diamond is based on these qualities. The terms that people use to discuss the 4Cs have become part of …

Jan 10, 2017 · Incredibly hard, highly refractive, practically impervious to heat, diamond is a crystal form of carbon. But what makes it a real diamond? Find out!

what's in a name? Diamond [dye -mund] (noun) Diamond comes from the Greek word adamas which means “invincible.” For being the hardest material on earth, that is the perfect name for …

Fancy Color Diamond Dazzling brilliance. Captivating color. These are the planet’s most valued gems.

GIA’s Diamond Origin tells the story of how diamonds mined from these countries support jobs, education, and health care and in many cases, how they help protect the environment in and …

Nov 24, 2015 · Diamond crystals are brought closer to the Earth’s surface through volcanic activity. Diamonds can be found in shallow alluvial deposits where the crystals settle after …