Why Diamonds Symbolize Love

The Formation of Diamond

Diamond is a stone formed over thousands of years under the earth and is considered the most valuable stone in the world. A brilliant, on the other hand, is obtained by cutting a diamond with another diamond and is the form of diamond used in the jewelry industry. It symbolizes love and affection. 

The Cutting of Diamond

The formation of diamond is almost as old as the history of the world. Its formation dates back even before the dinosaur era. Diamond, which remains under the ground for many years, is very valuable. Formed by crystallization under high heat and pressure in the depths of the earth, diamond emerged onto the surface through volcanic eruptions. The locals, who first found this stone on the bank of a river in India, named it the "Tear of God" and considered it sacred. The Indians, who first encountered diamonds, have been working the diamond mine for over 2,800 years. Alexander the Great brought this stone of unparalleled beauty to Europe. The first pointed cut was made in Venice, and it began to be used in the jewelry industry as a brilliant. Diamond, the hardest mineral in the world, can only be cut by diamond. This stone, whose cutting is extremely difficult and precise, was previously used without cutting. From the 14th century onwards, thanks to cutting techniques developed by rubbing diamond against diamond, the brilliant stone, which has a brighter and more sparkling appearance, was obtained, and this stone began to adorn jewelry. The brilliant, which gained a meaning representing love and affection, began to have a deeper meaning among couples preparing for marriage, and this stone began to symbolize marriage.