How are diamonds turned into usable form?
Diamonds are generally colorless and come from crystalline carbon, which is the hardest known material to man. Their durability is what makes them appropriate for jewelry, as well as industrial use.HistoryDiamonds have been cherished since the 19th century, and have increased in popularity due to the improvements in cuts and polishing. They were believed to first be mined in India, and are now mined in Russia, Africa and Botswana, among others nations.ProcessingAfter diamond ore is extracted from the ground, it goes through several rounds of crushing and processing to turn it into the usable form typically seen in jewelry. Diamonds are then sent to various locations for sorting where experts put them into one of 12,000 classes to prepare them to be sold. The classes are based on the 4 C’s: of the diamond: cut, clarity, color and carat. These determine the price the diamonds are sold for.SignificanceDiamonds have increased in popularity due to higher profile marketing campaigns by jewel
