history of diamonds?

answers1: There's a book on diamonds by Matthew Hart in the book
stores in the history section. Very interesting to read.
answers2: diamonds r just fabulous every one in this world needs a
diamond ring or necklace, every girlfriend needs it ,wife's think of
that but it cannot be afford. this diamonds were used in the Hindu
mythology they r the most strongest and shining thing on the earth but
their r superstitious believes that if u buy this it can make u
extremely rich or poor (not extremely but some problems which will
makes u to waste money)in the market diamonds have great values etc
answers3: From myths about valleys of diamonds protected by snakes, to
the production of millions of carats in rough diamonds each year, the
history of diamonds is one of mystical power, beauty and commercial
expertise.
answers4: HISTORY OF DIAMONDS <br>
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From myths about valleys of diamonds protected by snakes, to the
production of millions of carats in rough diamonds each year, the
history of diamonds is one of mystical power, beauty and commercial
expertise. <br>
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Early History <br>
The first recorded history of the diamond dates back some 3,000 years
to India, where it is likely that diamonds were first valued for their
ability to refract light. In those days, the diamond was used in two
ways-for decorative purposes, and as a talisman to ward off evil or
provide protection in battle. <br>
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The Dark Ages <br>
The diamond was also used for some time as medical aid. One anecdote,
written during the Dark Ages by St Hildegarde, relates how a diamond
held in the hand while making a sign of the cross would heal wounds
and cure illnesses. Diamonds were also ingested in the hope of curing
sickness. During the early Middle Ages, Pope Clement unsuccessfully
used this treatment in a bid to aid his recovery. <br>
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The Middle Ages <br>
During the Middle Ages more attention was paid to the worth of
diamonds, rather than the mystical powers surrounding them. Due to the
heightened public awareness of the value of diamonds, mine owners
perpetuated myths that diamonds were poisonous. This was to prevent
the mineworkers swallowing the diamonds in an attempt to smuggle them
out of the mines. <br>
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The popularity of diamonds surged during the Middle Ages, with the
discovery of many large and famous stones in India, such as the
Koh-I-Noor and the Blue Hope. Today India maintains the foremost
diamond polishing industry in the world. <br>
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As the Indian diamond supply dwindled, smaller finds occurred in
Borneo and Brazil, but these were not sufficient to meet the
ever-increasing demand for diamonds. The mid-nineteenth century
discovery of diamonds near the Orange River in South Africa sparked
the world's biggest diamond rush, and helped to satiate the world's
increasing appetite for diamonds. <br>
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Recent Times <br>
During the mid-nineteenth century, diamonds were also being discovered
in eastern Australia. However, it was not until late 1970's, after
seven years of earnest searching, that Australia's alleged potential
as a diamond producer was validated. <br>
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On October 2nd 1979, geologists found the Argyle pipe near Lake
Argyle: the richest diamond deposit in the world. Since then, Argyle
has become the world's largest volume producer of diamonds, and alone
is responsible for producing over a third of the world's diamonds
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answers5: Whenever you see a diamond, what you don't see is the
poverty, war and misery it has caused in many parts of the world. <br>
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It is also the currency of choice for Al-Qaeda and Mossad.