Diamond Jewelry

Where the name comes from: Ancient Greek adamas - unbreakable. Diamond has many records for extremes amongst materials being the hardest, stiffest, least compressible, best thermal conductor and most transparent.
Where the stones come from: Found worldwide, most currently commercial diamonds come from Russia, Botswana, Australia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some diamonds are thought to have originated in deep space and been brought to earth by meteorites.
Chemistry: Carbon, with up to 0.3% of nitrogen. Diamond is one of the two naturally found forms of carbon along with graphite, it is the only elemental gemstone.
Colors: Pure diamonds are colorless, there are varying degrees of yellow tints, There are also the very rare "fancy color diamonds" which can have any color.
...and another thing: Diamonds are formed in the earth's mantle about 150km below the surface, geological processes then bring them within mining reach, diamonds are hundreds of millions of years old. Industrial diamonds are not used for jewelry, they are made synthetically. Diamonds are one of the four precious gemstones along with emeralds, rubies and sapphires
 

Prices correct at time of writing - subject to change

Kate Spade New York Interlock Huggies Women's Earring Diamond Blue/Silver, Brass On sale - now $100 - was $68

Kate Spade New York Ropes Knots Pave Knot Hoops Women's Earring Diamond Blue/Silver, Brass/Cubic Zirconia On sale - now $100 - was $78

Kendra Scott Lindy Rae Elisa Short Pendant Women's Necklace Women's Necklace Silver White Crystal, Brass/Diamond On sale - now $100 - was $70