10 facts you didn't know about diamonds
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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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