Diamonds have captivated us for centuries, but their story goes far beyond sparkling jewelry. Here are 7 fascinating facts that will make you appreciate these precious stones even more.
1. Love & Legends: The Romans believed diamonds were tears of the Gods and tipped Cupid’s arrows with them – a fitting origin story for their enduring association with love.
2. Unmatched Strength: Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on Earth! Only another diamond can scratch its brilliant surface.
3. From Ton to Treasure: It takes a staggering 250 tons of ore to produce just a single 1-carat diamond of gem quality. Imagine the transformation!
4. A Diamond Fit for Royalty: The Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever discovered at 3,106 carats (0.62 kg), was cut into 9 stunning pieces. Three of them still grace the British Sovereign’s Royal Scepter!
5. Pink Perfection: The Pink Star, a 59.60-carat pink diamond, holds the record for the most expensive diamond ring ever sold, fetching a cool $71.2 (€ 65.7) million in 2017!
6. Diamonds Beyond Earth: Scientists discovered a planet made mostly of carbon, with a third of it being pure diamond! Imagine volcanic eruptions raining diamonds…
7. Biggest in the Universe: The star called Lucy is the biggest diamond in the Universe. Lucy is named after the famous Beatles song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”. The diamond is located 50 light years from Earth in the constellation Centaurus and its mass is estimated at ten billion trillion carats. The precious piece of “stone” is 4,000 kilometers across – a true celestial marvel!
Are you interested in a unique piece of jewelry made of top quality diamonds?
At Soloom, we will create a custom-made piece of jewelry for you. Together, we will select gemstones from which we will create a ring, earrings, bracelet, pendant or necklace exactly according to your wishes. Do not hesitate to contact us.
