A diamond is not a diamond: a common misconception
'07.09.2017'
With my previous articles, you could get acquainted with the basics of diamond characteristics. But it seems to me that there are some people who do not fully understand what kind of a stone it is - DIAMOND. From the title of the article, most likely, you understand what will be discussed.
So. Diamond is a mineral group of carbon. Of the most well-known properties, its hardness can be distinguished, which is estimated by the Mohs scale as the highest indicator. But do not confuse hardness with strength. After all, a diamond can crumble into small pieces with the right blow.
This mineral is formed in the depths of the depths of the earth under high pressure and temperatures. But if the temperature regime exceeds the allowable standards, the most expensive mineral can turn into ordinary graphite ... The average age of a diamond 2-3 is billion years. Over time, they rise as close as possible to the surface of the earth, or even thrown out to the outside, where a person is able to mine and ennoble this wonderful stone.
After the diamond falls into the hands of people, the stone is evaluated by an expert in order to determine the most favorable cut and turn it into a valuable diamond.
Diamonds are not found. Diamonds are doing!
After the diamond is cut, the color, clarity and other indicators of the 4 rule are assigned, as well as many additional nuances of its detailed description for determining the price. As a rule, cut stones fall on the stock exchange, where traders start their implementation for jewelry manufacturers, private clients, collectors and investors.
Each exchange has its own strengths and specialization. It is possible to distinguish the diamond bourses of Israel, which is famous for the best cutters of the world and quite large diamonds. The Belgium Diamond Exchange in the city of Antwerp, specializes in smaller stones of good quality cut, unlike the stock exchange in India, which offers fairly cheap stones, but with a cut quality below average. It is also worth noting the Hong Kong diamond exchange, where you can find the most rare and large colored diamonds and other exclusive patterns.
But you do not need to think that when you buy a particular diamond you need to go to the right exchange. You just need to have contact with at least one exchange broker or trading company. After all, any member of the exchange has access to absolutely all the stock exchanges of the world and, if desired, can buy and sell any diamond.
