The Historical Journey of Diamond
The History of Diamond
Diamond is the most valuable stone in the world. This stone, which remained under the ground for millions of years and crystallized, is the diamond used today in the making of rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, that is, in the jewelry industry. A diamond is a stone obtained by cutting a diamond and is very precious.
The Stone of Love and Affection; Diamond
First found in India in the 500s BC, diamond was considered sacred by the local people. Due to its brilliance, the stone was named "God's tear." The adventure of diamond changed with its introduction to Europe by Alexander the Great. Diamond began to be seen as both sacred and a source of healing. In 1074, the first faceted cut of the diamond adorning the crown of the Hungarian queen was made in Venice. Now, thanks to the diamond cutting technique, it was brighter and more dazzling. The increased brilliance of diamond led to its use in the jewelry industry. The use of diamond in rings occurred in the 15th century. The Archduke of Austria got engaged by gifting his fiancée a ring with the first letter of Mary's name on it. And since that day, diamond has become a symbol of love, affection, and loyalty. Over time, diamond was made more valuable with many different cutting techniques. Diamond cutting, which was a very laborious process because diamonds were cut by rubbing against each other, contributed to the stone having a more dazzling appearance with new techniques. Diamond, whose value has not diminished today, is measured by the unit called carat.
