Diamonds: A complete account

Diamonds were not yet regarded as things of value before the modern ages as what they were known for are objects that can drive away evil spirits because they have refracting capabilities. The Greeks and Romans believed them to be tears of the gods or a fragment from a star coming from the heavens.People considered diamonds to have mystical powers. They were admired because of their beauty and were sought after by many for their commercial value.800 B.C. - 1500sAlexander the Great brought a hoard of diamonds into his realm in Europe after its discovery in India. But it was not until 1074,

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