Natural Wonder

A diamond, in itself, is a miracle. The only gem made of a single element, carbon; the diamond is the most desirable gemstone in existence. Part of its desirability is a product of its rarity. It takes one ton of rock to recover less than a half a carat of rough. The formation of a diamond from a piece of coal is an awesome display of strength and endurance, making it the definitive symbol of Love.

During its formation, a diamond develops a “fingerprint”, characteristics that detail its journey from carbon to object of beauty. However, as unique as each stone is, all diamonds share characteristics that are used to evaluate and compare them. These characteristics are known as the 4Cs.
To learn more about diamonds visit our Education page and visit the Gemological Institute Of America (GIA) diamond tutorial.