Diamonds, the birthstone for April, are gemstones made from carbon atoms that were fused together under immense heat and pressure at about 80-120 miles into the earths mantle, and they are then brought closer to the surface through volcanic activity.. Depending on other atoms that are bonded with the carbon the diamonds can be a wide range of colors, but the most desired and sought after color is white. Blue diamonds are created by boron impurities and yellow diamonds are created by nitrogen impurities, while lattice defects in the structure of the diamond create a brown color and exposure to radiation make a diamond green.
When purchasing a diamond, you should always check the Four C’s of diamonds, color, cut, clarity and carat. The color of a diamond is graded on a scale of D to Z, with D being colorless. Cut describes the way the diamond is cut, the most popular and common cut is a round cut. Clarity describes the quality and visual appearance of the diamond. When grading a diamond’s clarity one would look for things like blemishes, inclusions, clouds, scratches, breaks, and chips. Now for carat; carat weight is the size of the diamond.
The diamond, is named after the Greek term for unconquerable; they represent unequaled strength and determination. Diamonds also represent undying love and eternity, which is why they are identified as the gemstone for engagement rings.
