The most famous diamonds in the world - Koh-i-noor

One of the most well-known gems, the Koh-i-noor. His special touch, and his 186 Carat made him very valuable. He decorated the Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan and is now even become part of the British crown jewels.

Another well-known gem is the Cullinan. With a gross weight of 3106 Carat, he was the largest diamond yet discovered. Since it was impossible to use it as a whole, he was split up into 9 major and 96 smaller diamonds.

The Star of Africa plays in the history of the most famous gemstones a major role. This diamond was cleaved from the Cullinan and is now also part of the British crown jewels. As another magnificent diamond mogul is known, in the 17 Century was discovered. He weighed in raw whole 793 carats. The gem was named after Shah Jahan. Unfortunately, he disappeared. There is no information on his whereabouts.

Thus, the diamond can be introduced at a diamond, you need kimberlite, which forms the basis of this precious gemstone. Converts at a depth of 120km under extreme pressure and temperatures of up to 3000 ° C at the carbon in this rock into diamond. This passes through volcanic explosions, very quickly back to the surface and is therefore not converted to graphite.

Only further trials make it to what we used as the basis for valuable jewelry. As a gemstone, the diamond is in great demand. It exudes elegance and value. The diamond is characterized by an unusually high refractive index and from a remarkably strong luster. A special touches make this gem only particularly valuable. Not every diamond is suitable as a decorative stone. Only about one quarter of these gems meets the criteria for any one to become a gem. In addition to size and shape, of course, plays the purity of a particularly important role.