Diamonds are not merely rocks: they are a natural wonder, a piece of art, and a symbol of boundless beauty. But before they dazzle in the case of a jeweller, diamonds come from an incredible journey—from near the earth’s mantle, to jewellery lovers hands.
The marvellous journey of a diamond begins nearly 100 miles below the Earth’s surface where extreme pressure and heat causes carbon to convert into diamonds over billions of years. After their formation, diamonds are brought to the surface of the Earth by intense volcanic eruptions. Eventually these deposits of diamonds are found in volcanic pipes called kimberlite pipes. Mining companies find these kimberlite pipes and extract diamonds from these deposits either from open pit mining or underground mining methods. In total, only a small fraction of all the diamonds mined from the Earth end up as gemstones in jewelry.
After the diamonds are mined, the diamonds are sorted by shape, size, colour and clarity. This is the step that separates the diamonds from the "rough" uncut diamonds that will never become a shining gem. The diamonds that pass through are then passed onto master diamond cutters. The master diamond cutters will use their technology and years of experience to study the mined diamonds to determine how to cut the diamond raw and maximize the diamond's brilliance.
Diamond cutting refers to the actual process where precision and patience are required. Master diamond cutters can take weeks, months to get the diamond finally cut! After the diamond is cut, the diamond will then be polished. This is where the stone gets a sparkle. Polishing produces the facets that reflect light, allowing the diamond to reflect light and produce the dazzling fire and amazing brilliance from the diamond we all see in the jewellery.
Once polishing is over, the diamond will then be graded. A reputable gemology lab (e.g., GIA - Gemological Institute of America) will independently and specifically assess and grade the diamond one of the 4Cs: Cut, Clarity, Colour, and Carat weight. The students in the gemology course grading process will add a level of confidence by eliminating ambiguity and adding to the value. Diamonds are very rare and continue to hold their value if graded well.
We're at the design and setting phase now. Designers craft beautiful creations—simple, classic solitaire rings, or elaborate necklace settings; all look great in the designers' studio, but next skilled craftsmen will actually mount and set the diamonds in a piece of metal. Gold, platinum and rose gold mounts are typically used by jewellers. This phase combines art and technique to present a piece of wearable art.
Eventually, the completed diamond jeweller arrives at its future destination—your jeweler. The best jewellery showroom in jaipur will take every care in curating each piece of jewellery. So when you purchase from one of these stores you are not just buying a piece of jewellery, but a piece with a story—one that began millions of years ago, in the bowels of the Earth and now finds itself in the palm of your hands. Showrooms like this will show you the way [they're a pillar of authenticity, designer certification, and designs for every personality].
When you admire the diamond in store, think how that diamond represents a journey of time, craftsmanship, and the wonder of nature all in a tiny, unwieldy, dazzling work of art.