~ Diamonds ~
Perry’s Gudie to Buying Diamonds
Symbolize
Enduring Love
Success
Strength
Courage
Brilliance
The name comes from the Greek “adamas” meaning unconquerable. For
centuries, most people believed diamonds were unbreakable.
The First Diamond Engagement Ring
can be traced to the XV century, when the Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave the first diamond ring engagement to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. He married her the very next day. At that time, the diamond was used in its natural crystalline structure.
Diamonds were often referred to as the “Venus Stone”
because they were said to be as bright as the evening star. Venus was also the name given to the Goddess of Love. From these associations, as well as many others, diamonds became part of courtship, love and romance.
In association with astrology…
diamonds were often referred to as the “Venus Stone” because they were said to be as bright as the evening star. Venus was also the name given to the Goddess of Love. From these associations, as well as many others, diamonds became part of courtship, love and romance.
Romans believed…
that diamonds were created as splinters from fallen starts, and Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds.
Greeks believed…
diamonds were tears of the gods
During the Middle Ages…
it was believed that diamonds would grow darker in the face of guilt and shine brightly for the innocent.
One of the purest materials found in nature,
a diamond is comprised of 99.95% carbon
Diamond is the only gem composed of just one element
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Perry’s Guide to Buying Diamonds
