5 Fun Facts About Diamonds
The diamond is most universally loved and desired when it comes to jewellery. That is because diamonds are really admired for their elegance and beauty. They are not only highly durable but also possess an impressive luster.
But how much do you really know about this precious stone? Even though we adore diamonds, there are so many things we still don’t know about them. When it comes to diamonds, there is much interesting information to discover. Here are some fun facts about diamonds to share with your friends or customers: They will surely amaze you.
Diamonds are found in Space
Believe it or not, you can find diamonds in space! It was discovered that there are diamond core white dwarf stars in space that each contain a diamond! And don’t be surprised to know that the largest diamond we know of in the universe weighs a whopping 2.27 thousand trillion tons with 10 billion carts in weight.
A Diamond in the Sky Called Lucy
Scientists have found the biggest diamond in the universe! This diamond isn’t just any old lump of coal, and it is a white dwarf star that weighs 10 billion trillion carats. The space diamond is called ‘Lucy’ after The Beatles’ song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and was discovered by astronomers at the University of Manchester.
Millions of Small diamonds can be found in Candle Flames
The flickering flame of a candle is often described as diamond-like. Indeed, this may not just be poetic license – according to Wuzong Zhou, a professor of chemistry at the University of St Andrews, and the candle flame contains around 1.5 million tiny diamonds.
According to Wuzong Zhou, “We discovered that a single candle flame can produce about 1018 diamond nano particles per second, or about 3×1016 kg per year, corresponding to about 10 million carats or 2 million troy ounces of diamonds being produced by a single candle each year.”
Scientists can turn your loved one’s remains into a diamond
Scientists find a way to keep your special someone close to your heart even after they die by turning their remains into diamonds, as in real diamonds. They will transform the ashes into a diamond through heat and pressure. You can request to customize the diamond depending on your preference for colour, size, and jewellery pieces like earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or rings.
Diamonds aren’t always mined
Not all diamonds in the market were mined underground or undersea using machines and equipment, some of them were found in riverbeds and streams. This way of mining is popularly called alluvial mining, where miners will scoop and sift through diamonds from river gravels to collect diamonds.
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Isn’t it amazing how diamonds have been a source of fascination for thousands of years? This fascination has continued to the present day, with modern people across the world marveling at diamonds every day. Which is your favorite fascinating fact about diamonds? Let us know in the comments below! We’d love to read them.
