What Makes Diamonds So Special?

When we think about engagements and wedding rings, we often instantly think of “diamonds.” Their elegant brilliance exudes extravagance and glamor, and most women, regardless of marital status, dream of having a piece of diamond jewelry in their collection. But aside from their stunning appearance, what makes diamonds so special?

Historical Significance of Diamonds

Known as the hardest, strongest substance on the planet, diamonds have been admired and used as adornment for centuries. It was estimated to be used as early as 4 BC, but the first recorded history of diamonds indicated that they were first mined and became popular in India.

During its early discovery, diamonds were used as cutting tools due to their ability to cut through hard substances. Additionally, ancient people believed that diamonds could ward off evil spirits and naturally contain healing properties, so they were used as talismans and healing stones to cure the sick.

Today, diamonds continue to be used in jewelry and are loved by many people around the globe as a symbol of eternal love, commitment, and strength.

Meaning Of Diamonds In Jewelry

Social Status

The word diamond earned its name from the word “Adamas,” a Greek word meaning invincible or unconquerable, owing to the fact that diamonds can resist weathering, chemical reactions, extreme pressures, and temperature changes. 

Historically they were known to represent power and strength, and only the kings and queens or those with a high social class were allowed to wear them. 

Today, diamonds are regarded as one of the most precious stones in the world and are primarily used in luxury jewelry.

Engagement and Wedding Rings

The origin of the word diamond was also traced back to the Latin word “adamare” which means to admire or love passionately. As a symbol of eternal love and commitment, diamonds became the top choice out of all the other precious stones for use in engagement and wedding rings. Diamonds are also durable and can essentially last forever, making them an ideal symbol of a life-long promise of fidelity.

Which Is Better - Mined Or Lab-Created Diamonds?

The way diamonds are produced in a natural setting and mined from the deep surface of the Earth takes too much time and resources. Luckily, scientists have discovered a process to emulate the natural production of diamonds. Instead of waiting for years, exhausting resources, and forcing people to work against their will to mine diamonds, now we only have to wait a few weeks for a diamond to be created in the lab using ethical and sustainable methods.

Truth be told, lab-created diamonds are better than mined diamonds. Here are the top reasons why:

1. Lab-created diamonds are identical to mined diamonds

Mined diamonds are naturally created deep in the Earth’s surface. They start as carbon and endure years of intense heat and pressure to transform into the precious diamond we love and adore.

In comparison, lab-created diamonds are created using a scientific process that emulates the natural process that creates mined diamonds. The results are diamonds with chemical composition, crystal structure, and durability identical to mined diamonds. This being so, lab-created diamonds can be considered real diamonds in all aspects except for their origin.

2. They are sustainably and ethically sourced.

Mined diamonds have started to earn negative attention because of the non-sustainable and unethical methods of extracting them from the ground. Diamond mining is known to have detrimental impacts on the environment, including soil erosion, deforestation, contamination of groundwater, and disruption of the ecology. There are also adverse social effects associated with diamond mining, such as violence and human rights violations.

Due to these negative social and environmental impacts, scientists and engineers developed a process that enables them to grow diamonds in the laboratory in a matter of weeks. This speedy and sustainable process and the high demand for diamonds increased the popularity of lab-created diamonds in recent years.

3. They are more affordable than mined diamonds.

As lab-created diamonds require less time, energy, and resources to be produced, they cost significantly less than mined diamonds. They can be up to 50% cheaper than mined diamonds but offer the same luxurious appeal and resilience that we loved in mined diamonds without the guilt. 

Whether mined or lab-created, diamonds will always carry a special meaning in our hearts that we admire and cherish. What makes them more remarkable is that sharing the gift of diamonds with a loved one can multiply their significance many times over. 

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