Diamond and diamond: what is the difference?

Since ancient times, gemstones have been in great demand both among the rich and wealthy people, and among the general population. Such stones have always symbolized prosperity and success, moreover, they always attract attention to their owners. However, for many, the question remains unresolved, what is the difference between a diamond and a diamond. In the article, we will consider in detail the characteristics of both stones, find out their significant differences and the nuances of the assessment.

To understand what the differences between the two stones are, we will examine their characteristics and properties in more detail.

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

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

It is known for certain that if a diamond is heated to a very high temperature, then 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, it does not face such a sharp transformation. Diamonds and diamonds do not have an expiration date or a service life; they can please their owners for centuries.

In order for a diamond to truly reveal all its external properties and shine in the sunlight, professional jewelers have to work hard, giving the stone its shape and exquisite faceting. As a result, the faceted diamond gets a different name - the diamond.

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

In fact, the difference is only in the names, because a diamond and a diamond are, in fact, one and the same stone. At the same time, they have the main differences, if we consider the natural uncut and faceted mineral. Let's consider them in more detail.

• The weight of the mineral. The weight indicator is very important because before and after cutting it can vary. Weight loss in the final cut can be related to the type of diamond processing.
• Price. Unprocessed diamonds come at a much lower cost than finished diamonds. In general, rough diamonds are not in short supply now; many companies are offering them for sale. But here it’s worth understanding that for cutting a stone you still have to turn to a professional jeweler, and therefore you should weigh the pros and cons of whether you save on this or not. Moreover, diamonds should be purchased only from trusted companies that can show that they have a certificate that they sell genuine minerals.
• The form. Diamonds, as a rule, have very different shapes and symmetries of the mineral itself. For diamonds, sharp edges, specks and other defects can be observed, which are eliminated in the future when working with stone. There are diamonds and unsuitable for cutting due to so many defects. The diamond, on the other hand, has a ready-made shape that 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 of "not the first grade" are usually made diamond coatings for tools, they are used in the laboratory for various tests. Diamonds are used mainly for inlaying any expensive jewelry and accessories.

The size of diamonds is very often associated with the number of faces that a stone has and its weight. In most cases, the processing of stones is done exclusively by hand, and therefore some of the minerals may be different in size, but at the same time the same in weight. It is known that even large diamonds with just one facet can carry 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 belong to the category “A”, such stones have perfect cut, brilliance, weight and size. The attitude to this or that category 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 or know in advance the height of the stone and its diameter. The ratio of height to diameter (as a percentage) is weight.

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

• round (the most common and less expensive);
• fantasy (when the stones are cut in a variety of forms).

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

• faceting;
• purity;
• color;
• carat weight.

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

For the price of diamonds, it’s hard to compare 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 jewelry of royalty. At the same time, pure diamonds are almost never represented.

Summing up, we can say that a diamond differs from a diamond in several ways.

• Weight. The weight of the original stone (diamond) can even be several times more than the already faceted one. But at the same time, diamonds look many times more attractive and better than pale diamonds.
• Brilliance. Diamonds are colorless and do not reflect light, unlike diamonds.
• At a price.
• The presence of the cutwhich is available only with diamonds.

Diamonds, in general, have no edges until they undergo special processing. Initially, they are shapeless. None of the stones are stronger than the other. This property does not change even after working on the mineral. Such a process is considered rather complicated, long-term and, as a result, quite expensive. Which in many ways affects the final cost. Colorless stones take shape only after professionals have worked on them.

Diamond is the original stone, which does not have any brilliance, color and shape. Such stones in their pure form can only be used 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 rarely sold in pure form, mainly in any jewelry with precious metals, due to which they are valued even higher.

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