Diamonds

Simulated diamonds are gemstones that are made to look like diamonds but are composed of different materials.

Natural diamonds are made of carbon atoms that crystallize under intense heat and pressure deep in the Earth’s mantle. Most natural diamonds were formed between one and three billion years ago. The volcanic activity that brought diamonds to the surface ended tens of millions of years ago.

So you’ve stumbled upon the term ‘Mohs Scale’ in your gemstone escapades? Not just a fascinating chart but…