Why are diamonds the ultimate symbol of love?
Diamonds have long been associated with romance and love because they are rare, precious and – almost – indestructible. Legends say Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds, while the Greeks believed the fire in the diamond reflected the constant flame of love. Where did the tradition of diamond engagement rings begin? The modern tradition gets its strength from successful advertising campaigns. But Archduke Maximilian of Austria set the trend in 1477 when he gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond engagement ring. What else are diamonds used to celebrate? Diamonds are April’s birthstone. The 10th, 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries are also associated with diamonds. Where do diamonds come from? Natural diamonds are found in kimberlites, or diamond pipes, which were formed by powerful magma eruptions millions of years ago. An estimated 65 percent of the world’s diamonds are found in Africa, but other big deposits are found in Australia and Russia. What are the ‘four C’s’? Knowing the four C’s
