About
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.
Though we now know that diamonds are made up of pure carbon – the same stuff that makes the graphite in your pencil and the charcoal you might use to light a fire – diamonds have inspired many different origin stories throughout history.
The Greeks believed diamonds were teardrops from the gods. Hindus thought diamonds crystallized in lightening bolts. The Romans came a little closer to the truth with their belief that diamonds were shards of starlight fallen to earth. Some diamonds may have formed on asteroids in the interstellar environment, making their way to earth upon impact some millions of years ago.
Artist
Laura Serrafero was born and raised in Italy, and grew up with its rich heritage of art and design.
Toronto became her new home when Laura’s family moved there when she was in her early teens. She studied painting and sculpture at the Ontario College of Art and Design, and later discovered she could combine her love of three-dimensional design with her love of color by creating jewelry. Laura’s inspiration extends from the symbolism and purity of art by ancient civilizations, to the harmony of forms found in nature.
Details
- handmade in Toronto with satin-finish 14k gold and 2mm diamond
- diamond is set in an 8mm diameter disc
- 3mm band
- TLC for your diamond and gold jewelry
