best known by many today the old saying:A girl's best friend." or "diamonds are forever". This is a stone derived from carbon. The very first Diamond engagement ring was given to a Mary of Burgudy by Archduke Maximilian of Austria during the 1600s. In the 20th century the DeBeers and Diamond Promotion Service made the diamond engagement ring almost indispensable

first discovered in India around 1200-1300 B.C.E.

in ancient Vedic traditions it was discouraged for women to wear such stones, especially in great quanity.that she would be hard and resistant towards her husband and kids.

It elivates the mind and stops you from worrying too much. it is considered a protective stone, protective against poison, demons,nightmares and diseases. also used in third eye and crown chakra work. Its influenceon these important points can assist you in achieving a higher level of self-awareness and your part in the chain of creation. It can also be highly useful in clearing blockages along the Chakra pathway allowing the Kundalini to be stimulated and energized.promote courage, both spiritual and physical, and with courage you'll find the freedom to be your very best, without the need to judge others. improves mental health.

also by tradition it is said that in order for the diamonds pwer to be effective it must be given with no strings attached.

the Hope Diamond: the largest blue diamond . one of the more famous cursed diamonds and gemstones. all the owners have died a mysterious death. it is currently housed in the National Museum of Natural History in Washington,DC.

Kooh-I-Noor diamond:a pink diamond that was laid a curse on it. and anyone but God or woman was immune to it. it is currently housed in the Tower of London,UK.




red diamonds: a red inclusion in a diamond. said to bring death to the wearer.

black diamonds: aka alaska black diamonds. just other names for hematite. and in the Victorian era Marcasite was called black diamond as well. and was used as a mourning jewelry.

substitution for diamonds: the best substitution for diamonds are herkimer diamonds. this is a quartz variety first discovered in Herkimer ,NY. but have been found in other areas of the world. herkimer has similar functions as diamonds. also it's a less expensive version of diamonds.

also pink saphire can be a good substitution for pink diamonds.