...Diamonds are graded on four qualities, commonly known as the 4 C’s.
Color: The closer a diamond is to being colorless, the greater it’s value.
Clarity: The clarity of a diamond is determined by the size and number of inclusions inside of it.
Cut: This one of the hardest properties to judge, and there are a number of factors to consider. However, the angle they are cut at has a lot to do with how efficiently
they work. The ideal angle for diamond pavilion facets is 41 degrees. Diamonds have a high refractive index, which gives them their great brilliance.
Carat: This is by far the easiest of the factors to understand. Smaller diamonds are more common than large ones. Therefore smaller diamonds cost less per carat than large ones.
A Diamond can be identified by its hardness and adamantine lustre. The hardness, brilliance, and sparkle of diamonds make them unsurpassed as gems.
Mystical power: Diamonds give faith, purity, life, joy, innocence and repentance. They assist in developing concentration and in being straightforward and honest. It is believed the diamond loses its brilliance with the health of the wearer, regaining it only when the owner recovers.
Astrological-Healing Properties
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Protects from the bad influences of evil spirits, and snakebites |
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Promotes spirituality and a ritual state of consciousness and is often used in meditations |
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Great assistance for all brain diseases and is beneficial in stomach area |
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Strengthens the owner's memory |
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Grants physical strength, courage and victory |
Diamond is an antidote to poison and is capable of detecting poison by exhibiting a moisture or perspiration on its surface. Supposedly, the higher quality the diamond, the better it supports these qualities.