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The word ‘diamond’ comes from the ancient Greek adamas meaning invincible and unconquerable. Since the first diamonds were discovered in India during the 9th century BC, the precious stone’s strength has been legendary. Diamond is indeed the hardest natural mineral in the world. Greek and Roman soldiers would wear diamonds into battle, believing they would be infused with the gem’s qualities of invincibility. Diamonds are April’s birthstone, and are given on 30th or 60th anniversaries.

The ancient Greeks believed diamonds were teardrops from the gods. Hindu lore tells us that diamonds originated in lightning bolts. The ancient Romans came a little closer to the truth with their belief that diamonds were shards of starlight fallen to earth. In fact, some diamonds may have formed in the intense heat and pressure created by an asteroid making impact with the earth millions of years ago.