Diamonds have been revered for their beauty, symbolism, and significance for thousands of years. This module explains why diamonds are a miracle of nature, the emotional and cultural significance of diamonds, and the diamond industry’s positive community contributions across the globe.
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Natural diamonds are symbolic. They are passed down through generations and are likely the oldest thing you will ever hold in your hand. The diamond industry provides these wonders to consumers all while providing a positive impact to the communities in which they work.
For millennia, natural diamonds have been a thing of beauty, symbolism, and significance.
Many people believe coal plays a role in the formation of diamonds. In fact, most diamonds are much older than the Earth’s first plants, which are source materials of coal.
Many say diamonds are the eighth wonder of the world because of their rarity and unique physical properties. Diamonds are in fact one of the rarest natural substances on Earth and fewer and fewer are recovered every year.
Today, conflict diamonds are virtually eliminated from the market.
The natural diamond sector supports the livelihood of 10 million people globally. There are countless stories of the positive impact of diamond recovery in the areas where they are found.
