Diamond and diamond: what is the difference?

For a long time, precious stones were in great demand both among rich and wealthy people and among ordinary people. Such stones have always symbolized prosperity and success, moreover, they always attract attention to their owners. However, for many there is still an unsolved question, what is the difference between a diamond and a diamond. In the article we will look in detail at the characteristics of both stones, we will find out their significant differences and nuances of evaluation.

To understand what the differences of the two stones are, let's take a closer look at their characteristics and properties.

Diamond is a solid mineral (crystalline carbon) that is formed under the influence of high temperatures and high pressure. Refers to gems. Due to the special mineral form of carbon, diamond is considered the hardest mineral of all discovered in the world on a special scale of hardness. Diamond is found in special deposits, in addition, in most cases it is grown artificially - in laboratory conditions. Today it is known that about 97-98% of diamonds used in industry are artificially grown.

Natural or natural diamonds, which arose under the influence of special geological processes, aesthetically look not very beautiful. And few people know that their amazing optical properties are revealed to people only when creating the correct cut.

It is known for sure that if a diamond is heated to a very high temperature, it will simply turn into graphite, which will not have such value as the original mineral. Moreover, if the stone will exist under normal temperature conditions, he will not face such a dramatic reincarnation. Diamonds and diamonds have no shelf life or service life, they can delight their owners for centuries.

In order for a diamond to truly reveal all of its external properties and to shine under the sunlight, professional jewelers have to work a lot, giving the stone shape and exquisite cut. As a result, a cut diamond receives a different name - a diamond.

A diamond is a perfectly faceted natural or synthetic diamond. It has the same hardness and all the same properties as the original stone, only it is more pleasant to look at it, and its faces play in a more favorable light.

In fact, the only difference is in the names, because a diamond and a diamond are, in essence, the same stone. However, they also have major differences, if we consider the natural uncut and faceted mineral. Consider them in more detail.

• The weight of the mineral. Weight is very important because it can vary before and after cutting. The weight loss in the final cut may be associated with the diamond treatment itself.
• Price. Unprocessed versions of diamonds cost significantly lower than finished diamonds. In general, uncut diamonds are not in short supply now; many companies offer them for sale. But here it should be understood that for cutting a stone, you still have to contact a professional jeweler, and therefore it is worth weighing all the pros and cons, whether you save on it or not.Moreover, diamonds should be acquired only in proven firms that can show the presence of a certificate that they sell genuine minerals.
• The form. Diamonds, as a rule, have a very different shape and symmetry of the mineral itself. In diamonds, sharp edges, specks and other defects can be observed, which are eliminated later when working with stone. There are diamonds and unsuitable for cutting due to so many defects. The diamond has a ready-made form, which the master gave it. It is pleasant to look at such stones in various jewelry, for example, bracelets, earrings, watches and other accessories.
• Scope of use. Diamonds, unsuitable for jewelry and having many defects, are commonly used in industry. Of these diamonds "not the first grade" usually make diamond coatings for tools, use them in laboratory conditions for various tests. Diamonds are used mainly for inlaying any expensive jewelry and accessories.

The size of diamonds is often associated with the number of faces that a stone has and its weight. In most cases, the processing of stones is done entirely by hand, and therefore some of the minerals may be different in size, but at the same time they are the same in weight. It is known that even large diamonds with only one facet can have the same weight as very small stones. When assessing the size of any stone, a special scale is usually used, which jewelers are guided by. So, the purest diamonds are categorized as “A”, with such stones the ideal cut, brilliance, weight and size. Attitude to one category or another is mainly determined by jewelers, since it is almost impossible for non-professionals to do this.

If you know the size of a diamond, you can independently determine its weight, even without special tools at hand. The main thing is to measure out or know in advance the height of the stone and its diameter. The ratio of height to diameter (as a percentage) is the weight.

In the modern world, small diamonds up to one carat are considered especially popular. Cut diamonds can be of two types:

• round (the most common and less expensive);
• fantasy (when stones are cut in many different forms).

To assess the quality of stones, a special system is used, which necessarily takes into account:

• cut;
• purity;
• Colour;
• carat weight.

The similarity between the two minerals consists mainly in their origin. It is difficult enough to distinguish natural stone from artificial stone, this will require a lot of relevant knowledge. And therefore, despite the fact that the purchase of expensive jewelry stones or products with them is an excellent investment, you should acquire such stones only in proven places in which it is impossible to stumble upon a fake.

It is difficult to compare with diamonds in price with other stones, except for emeralds and sometimes rubies. The largest diamonds are the property of many museums in the world, and the most luxurious of them can often be seen in the decorations of royal persons. At the same time, diamonds in their pure form are practically not represented anywhere.

Summarizing, we can say that a diamond differs from a diamond by several parameters.

• Weighing The weight of the original stone (diamond) may even be several times greater than that already cut. But at the same time, diamonds look many times more attractive and better than pale diamonds.
• Glitter. Diamonds are colorless and do not reflect light, unlike diamonds.
• At the cost of.
• Cuttingwhich only diamonds have.

Diamonds, in general, have no edges, as long as they do not undergo special treatment. Initially they are formless. Neither of the stones is stronger than the other. This property does not change even after working on the mineral. Such a process is considered to be rather complicated, long-term and, as a result, rather expensive.Which in many ways affects the final cost. Colorless stones take shape only after professionals have worked on them.

A diamond is an original stone that does not have any luster, color or shape. Such stones in their pure form can be used only for scientific purposes, in medical and industrial. Diamonds are many times more expensive than diamonds due to the fact that they are given a special shape by cutting. They are less often sold in pure form, mainly in any jewelry with precious metals, due to which they are even more valued.

In the next video you can take a look at the birth of the diamond.