Are Diamonds Really Rare?

Diamonds are not actually rare, they are only valuable as a symbol of status

What do you think makes diamonds so valuable? Many people will list the same points, they are supposedly the strongest material on earth, they are beautiful to look at, but the most important point that you will be told is that diamonds are rare. This is not true.

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For the majority of our time on earth, diamonds could only be found in a few places around the world, this caused them to be valuable. In the 1800s, people started to find huge deposits, most of which resided in Africa. The deposits were big enough that the rarity of diamonds was rapidly decreasing.

Instead of letting the law of supply and demand drive the value of the diamonds down, the owners of the new shiny stockpiles of diamonds decided to come together to form a monopoly that would artificially increase prices and earn the owners a huge amount of profit. The monopoly is today known as DeBeers.

Diamonds and Other Gems

Diamonds in Chicago, IL are a beautiful symbol of love and commitment but don’t overlook all the other sparkly ways that you can show that special someone how much she is adored. When it’s time to celebrate a birthday, birthstones can be the perfect gift to put a smile on the face of the one that you love.

You kind find earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and pretty much any kind of setting that you desire for any of the birthstones. Not only that but each birthstone has its own symbolism so you can choose the stone that best fits the person you are purchasing it for.

Here is a list of birthstones by month, including what they represent.

January: Garnet-health, strength, perseverance, prosperity. Rose Quartz-forgiveness, emotional balance.
February: Onyx-comfort, relaxation. Amethyst-security, wisdom, spirituality.
March: Bloodstone-endurance. Aquamarine-happiness, beauty, loyalty, honesty.
April: Diamond-clarity, purity, invincibility, eternal love. Rock Crystal-energy, balance, clarity.
May: Chrysoprase-fertility, secrecy. Emerald-patience, foresight.
June: Moonstone-good fortune, tender passion. Pearl-modesty, purity, beauty, happiness. Alexandrite-balance, joy, confidence.
July: Ruby-love, success, integrity, passion. Carmelian-safety, luck.
August: Sardonyx-relaxation, security. Peridot-success, fame, protection, dignity.
September: Sapphire-sincerity, loyalty, truth. Lapis-protection, understanding.
October: Tourmaline-balance, safety, endurance. Opal-confidence, hope, faith.
November: Topaz-courage, strength, wisdom. Citrine-cheerfulness, health, youth, fidelity, hope.
December: Zircon-wealth, honor, wisdom. Tanzanite-understanding, contentment. Turquoise-happiness, new possibilities.

Now that you know which birthstones go with each month, you can figure out which choice best matches the personality of your loved one. Your gift will be a beautiful treasure and will be especially meaningful if you explain the symbolism behind it.

Diamonds in Chicago, IL may be a big hit for the ladies. On the other hand, they don’t have to be your only option for a gift that will show how much you care unless your lovely lady happens to be a purely invincible one born in the month of April.