Why are Diamonds So Valuable?
Diamonds have been revered since their discovery and because
they are one of the most brilliant stones and hardest stones in
the world, they have come to be recognized as a sign of eternal
love and devotion. Moreover, diamonds continue to increase in
value and remain beautiful, no matter how long an individual
owns them. Thus, diamonds are indeed timeless stones, that are
frequently used in pendants, engagement rings, tennis bracelets,
earrings and the like.
Of course, the most popular diamond recognized is the white
diamond, but there are other colored diamonds that are just as
lovely. The color varieties one can find in a diamond include
yellow, brown, light blue, coffee brown, orange brown, pink,
green, and red. Although they look nothing like a traditional
diamond, some of the colored diamonds are more expensive because
they are more difficult to come by. So, if someone is looking
for a completely unique gift and they have the finances to do
so, they may want to consider purchasing a colored variant of
the timeless diamond.
One of the most famous among all Diamonds in the world, of
course, is the Hope Diamond, a 112 carat diamond which possesses
a bluish or violet coloring. The Hope Diamond has a phenomenal
history, first being owned by a French owner, then by King Louis
XIV of France. Later the stone was refashioned into a 67 carat
diamond. Later still, the diamond used in official ceremonies,
was stolen and somehow reappeared in the hands of Henry Philip
Hope. The Hope Diamond has had many famous owners, but is now
currently housed at the Smithsonian Museum.
Diamonds can be bought at your local jewelry store or they can
be bought on the net in a variety of cuts and settings. In terms
of the type of cuts available, there is the round cut diamond,
the oval cut diamond, the pear cut diamond, the Marquis, the
Princess, and the Heart cut diamond, the Emerald Cut diamond,
and the Trillon cut diamond. The round, oval, and heart cut
diamonds clearly look like the names they are identified as. The
pear cut diamond, looks more like a diamond on the face of a
deck of playing cards; the Marquis Diamond looks like a diamond
with rounded edges; the emerald cut looks like a rectangular gem
with beveled edging; the Princess cut looks like a beveled
square gem, and the Trillon cut looks much like a triangle with
beveled edges.
The only way to really know what shape diamond will appeal to
you is to have a look at the various cuts and choose for
yourself. You can visit any website offering jewelry and browse
through the different catalogues available. Once you get a good
idea of what you want you can order a piece to size and have
your order shipped directly too you. Or, if you prefer, you can
visit a local jeweler, browse the counter displays and try on
different pieces, whatever is to your liking.