The diamond is one of the hardest natural substances on earth, earning a 10 on Mohs’ scale. Composed of carbon atoms, the diamond is the result of one of its crystallized structures, the other being graphite.

Since it is such a hard substance, the diamond resists scratching and can withstand a lot of wear and tear. Due to this, the diamond is ideal for use in jewelry.

First discovered and mined in India, the diamond was used either as a talisman or for religious icons. Greeks believed that diamonds were tears of the gods and the Romans thought they were splinters of fallen stars. The Romans were closer to the truth as it is believed that meteor impacts are a source of diamonds as well. Scientists have found "diamond dust" at some sites. The diamond is most widely used in jewelry and is set in a variety of different styles. There are diamond bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings. The diamond not only comes in the traditional colorless form, but also comes in different hues. Different colored diamonds are known as “fancy-colored” diamonds and come in colors like blue, yellow, pink, and, rarest of all, red.

*If you seek Permission to use any Bacci Fine Jewelry trademarks, logos, service marks, trade dress, slogans, screen shots, copyrighted designs, or other brand features, please submit your request, including your company name and your intent, to: Baccifinejewelry.com