10 facts you didn't know about diamonds

Diamonds are the birthstone for the month of April Born Natives

Diamonds are billions of years old—in some cases more than three

billion years old.

The word diamond derives from the Greek word “adamas,”

which means invincible or indestructible.

Diamonds are the very hardest natural substance. The only thing that

can scratch a diamond is another diamond.

Ancient Hindus used diamonds in the eyes of devotional statues, and

believed that a diamond could protect its wearer from danger.

During the Middle Ages diamonds were thought to have healing properties able to cure ailments ranging from fatigue to

mental illness.

A single, two-carat diamond is worthtwice as much as two, single-

carat diamonds.

The US is the #1 consumer in diamonds.

Diamonds can be fashioned into a variety of shapes including stars

and horse heads.

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