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How Are Diamonds Made?

Diamonds are made out of carbon — highly organized carbon, that is. Geologists are still guessing how diamonds formed in the ...
Buying a diamond is an emotional moment. Whether it’s for an engagement ring, a Diwali gift, or simply a treat-yourself ...
A pair of diamonds that formed hundreds of kilometers deep in Earth’s malleable mantle both contain specks of materials that form in completely opposing chemical environments—a combination so unusual ...
Despite being around since the 1950s, lab-grown diamonds have only recently exploded in popularity. Allied Market Research states that, in 2022, the global diamond market was valued at $100.4 billion ...
Formed millions to billions of years ago, diamonds can shine light into the darkest and oldest parts of the Earth's mantle. The analysis of ancient, superdeep diamonds dug up from mines in Brazil and ...
On top of it, the marketplace for diamonds can be really confusing. There are grades of clarity and color that lead to an overall quality rating. And, of course, diamonds are very expensive. The ...
Determining the authenticity of a diamond requires professional equipment and a highly trained eye. At-home tests do ...
A 37.4-carat pink-and-colorless diamond found in Botswana’s Karowe mine reveals a rare two-stage formation deep within ...
Experts at a laboratory in Botswana managed by the Gemological Institute of America recently examined an extraordinary ...
A study found that Australia's tectonic plates stretched, creating large deposits of pink diamonds. Pink diamonds are made under extreme pressure when two continents collide. The scientists hope that ...
The lab grown diamond industry has become more and more popular in recent years. "Laboratory grown diamonds are very popular," said Joe Yatooma, owner of Dash Diamonds in West Bloomfield. Yatooma said ...