Amazing Facts about Diamonds - By Amyra Jewels⠀
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Diamonds are the sparkling gemstones that are loved by women of every age group. Here are some interesting facts about these dazzling stones that will definitely amaze you:⠀
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• Diamonds are billions of years old and in some cases, they can be more than three billion years old.⠀
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• The Romans and Greeks used to believe that the diamonds were the tears cried by the gods or the splinters from the falling stars.⠀
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• A diamond can only be scratched by another diamond and they are the hardest natural substance ever known.⠀
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• About 250 tons of earth is mined to produce a single one-carat diamond.⠀
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• These gemstones are formed 90 to 120 miles below the earth surface and are sometimes carried to the surface through volcanic eruptions.⠀
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• In ancient times diamonds were seen as a symbol of courage, invincibility and strength.⠀
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• It is the birthstone of the people born in the month of April.⠀
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• Even a professional gemologist cant tell the difference between the two without extensive testing using specialized equipment.⠀