Diamond Jewelry in Colorado Springs
Diamonds are among nature's most precious and beautiful creations.
This hardest gem of all is made of just one element: carbon. It's valued for its colorless nature and purity. Most diamonds are primeval-over a billion years old-and form deep within the earth.
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Overview
Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only about 100 miles beneath the earth's surface. Diamond carbon atoms are bonded in essentially the same way in all directions. Another mineral, graphite, also contains only carbon, but its formation process and crystal structure are very different. Graphite is so soft that you can write with it, while diamond is so hard that you can only scratch it with another diamond. Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only about 100 miles beneath the earth's surface. Diamond carbon atoms are bonded in essentially the same way in all directions. Another mineral, graphite, also contains only carbon, but its formation process and crystal structure are very different. Graphite is so soft that you can write with it, while diamond is so hard that you can only scratch it with another diamond.
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quality factors
The human contribution to a diamond's beauty is a well-executed cut.
color
The less color, the higher the grade. Even the slightest hint can make a dramatic difference in value.
clarity
Clarity grades assess the number, size, relief, and position of inclusions and blemishes.
cut
Peridot is cut in a wide variety of styles, including ovals, emerald cuts, and cushions.
carat weight
Rarity means larger diamonds of the same quality are worth more per carat.