Have you really thought about where the diamonds on diamond rings come from? Or better yet, has it ever crossed your mind how long it took for this precious gem to evolve and become the “tiny, brilliant, dcor” that women have on their necks as an ornament? Can one ever imagine what it takes for this so-called “woman’s best friend” to finally exist and be one of the most sought-after possession one would wish to have?
The requirements for a diamond to form are one part “natural”, one part “scientific” and one part “laborious.” The process for this “precious and rare element” requires many long, tedious, and intricate stages. Not to mention that to have the most brilliant cut of a diamond, you will have to ask “mother nature” to “vomit” one and require a human hand to sculpt it such.
Geologists say that first diamonds reached the earth’s surface 2.5 billion years ago.
The formation of diamonds originates from the melting of prior existing rocks in the earth’s upper mantle, commonly, the carbon element. Not all carbon atoms become diamonds during...