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Since diamonds were first picked up and admired more than 6,000 years ago, their names have been lost to history.

Generally, however, documentation reveals that diamonds were first worn and collected by royalty.

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What did rich people wear in Ancient Greece?

rich people in ancient Greek wore necklaces bracelets made out of gold they had every kind of jewelry in gold and Ruby's diamonds


How long have people known about diamonds?

Diamonds have been part of human history for about 6,000 years.


Did Egyptians wear diamonds?

Probably, although not diamonds as we know them today. Today's popularity and valuation of diamonds begin in earnest the 19th century with improvements in the art of planning and cutting raw diamonds into today's gemstones. You can read more about Egyptians' adornment, below. You can also read more about the history of today's gemstones, below.


When were diamonds first made?

Natural diamonds have been part of human history for the past 6,000 years. The first person to pick up an uncut diamond has a name that has been lost to history. The first man-made diamond is possibly based in the GE project to manufacture industrial diamonds, in 1941. You can read more about this project, below.


Did Cleopatra wear diamonds?

Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.Probably not. In the ancient world, diamonds were not considered valuable as they are today. Pearls were the most valuable followed closely by emeralds.

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Something you wear, that starts with the letter D could be Dress. You could also use dashiki. Diamonds might also work.


Is it OK to wear diamond ring on your little finger?

When you own diamonds, you can wear them anywhere you want to wear them.


What is something you wear that starts with D?

diamonds diamonds


Should men wear diamond rings?

Of course they can. A lot of men can wear diamonds of any size ( I mean real diamonds). Why limit yourself with what some fashion critics are saying. If you have it and you have paid for it, then go ahead and enjoy yourself. What other thinks is really none of your business. You'll be surprised how many people out there (men and women) appreciates how diamonds looks in a man.


When did people start mining blood diamonds'?

Diamonds mined by workers at gunpoint under threat of death -- called blood diamonds for no other reason -- was first identified as a phenomenon in Angola in the 1970s. You can read more about the phenomenon of blood diamonds, below.


What did rich people wear in Ancient Greece?

rich people in ancient Greek wore necklaces bracelets made out of gold they had every kind of jewelry in gold and Ruby's diamonds


Are the belts wrestler wear real gold and diamonds?

Yes they are