Diamonds are known for their exceptional brilliance and beauty among gemstones.
Its history is interwoven with epic tales dating back to prehistoric times.
In this article, we will explore the history of how diamonds became beloved and valued gemstones around the world.
- Origin of Diamonds
- From the first discovery to the present
- The dark history of diamonds
- The emergence of lab-grown diamonds
Origin of Diamonds
Diamonds are formed one billion years ago when carbon crystallized under high temperatures and pressures approximately 150 km underground.
It is said that under the current conditions on Earth, carbon would not crystallize and diamonds would not form.
Therefore, we can see that natural diamonds are a limited resource on Earth.
From the first discovery to the present
There are various theories, but it is believed that diamond trading in India began as early as the 4th century BC, with diamonds being collected from rivers.
Although it now accounts for only a small percentage of global production, India was the sole source of diamonds for over 2,000 years.
Furthermore, while diamonds are now beautifully cut and have an unrivaled brilliance, back then there was no cutting technology and they were said to be less valuable than rubies.
In the 15th century, a method for cutting diamonds was discovered in Germany, and cuts that enhanced their brilliance were developed.
This is one of the reasons why diamonds established their status as a luxury item and became beloved all over the world.
The dark history of diamonds
This is how diamonds came to be traded at high prices all over the world.
As a producing country, it is an important resource that supports the national economy.
Conflicts arise over resources, and resources are exported to obtain money to finance the conflicts.
You may have come across the term "conflict diamonds."
Diamonds are said to be one of the causes of the civil wars that occurred in Africa from the 1980s to the 1990s, and also one of the reasons why they continued for so long.
There were many problems, including fights over diamond mines, which were a source of funding for the conflict, and innocent civilians being forced to work in diamond mines.
These are things that have actually happened quite recently.
Currently, conflict diamonds are regulated through the Kimberley Process Certification System, but we cannot eliminate the possibility that the same thing could happen again in the future.
The emergence of lab-grown diamonds
In fact, the first lab-grown diamonds were developed in the 1950s, but at the time they were of industrial quality.
Development has progressed since then, and it is only recently that they have begun to appear openly on the market.
The emergence of gem-quality lab-grown diamonds is opening up new possibilities in the jewelry market.
Combining elements such as sustainability, high quality and affordability to meet diverse needs.
It was also widely accepted as an option to avoid repeating a dark history.
Perhaps lab-grown diamonds will bring a new sparkle to the future.
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