
How did Diamonds get their name?
The name “Diamond” is derived from the Greek word ‘adamas’ that means proper, unalterable, unbreakable, untamed.
What is a Carat?
- The word carat comes from the Carob Mediterranean tree whose seed was used for centuries as the standard of weighing precious stones.
- Only one polished diamond out of a thousand weighs more than one carat. (so if your jewellery is one carat, I would count yourself one lucky lady!)
- 1 carat = 0.2 grams or .007 ounces.
- The largest rough diamond, discovered in 1905, is the Cullinan diamond, weighing in at 3,106 carats (Nearly 1.3kgs!)… that would be some bling and a half!
- A single diamond of two carats is worth more than twice a much as 2 one carat diamonds.

What is the colour of Diamond?
In their pure state, diamonds are colourless, these are the diamonds we all associate with and recognise as the traditional engagement ring. Blue and red are the rarest coloured diamonds. These are often mistaken to the general public as other gemstones..… but look closely next time you’re passing a jewellers window, you’ll see that sparkle! Yellow and brown are the most common coloured diamonds.
Where is Diamond Sourced?
Diamonds are thought to have been first recognised and mined in India, where significant alluvial deposits of the stone could be found many centuries ago along the rivers Penner, Krishna and Godavari.