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Prior to World War II platinum engagement rings were all the rage but the demand for platinum for the war ended that. The campaign launched be de Beers in 1947 featured the slogan "A diamond is forever" and the idea caught on with the help of jewelers who began to push diamond engagement rings.

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What is the most valuable form of carbon?

Diamond is considered the most valuable form of carbon due to its exceptional hardness, brilliance, and clarity. Its rarity and desirability as a gemstone contribute to its high value in the market.


What would happen if you threw away a diamond?

If you threw away a diamond, it would likely be lost forever unless someone found it. Diamonds are valuable gemstones, so discarding one would be a loss in terms of financial value. Additionally, the environmental impact of mining and discarding a diamond should be considered.


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The value of a "chocolate diamond" is determined by several factors, including its carat weight, cut, color, and clarity. The more carats a diamond has, the higher its value. The cut refers to the way the diamond is shaped and faceted, with well-cut diamonds being more valuable. The color of a chocolate diamond, which is a brown variety of diamond, can range from light to deep brown, with darker and more intense colors being more valuable. Lastly, clarity refers to the presence or absence of internal or external flaws, with diamonds that have fewer flaws being more valuable.


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Depending on the diamond -- 75% of all diamonds mined are used for industrial purposes -- the diamond may be disposed of because it is 'used up'. Gem-quality diamonds, however aren't typically 'disposed of' -- although an emotional person may pitch a diamond away, it will always be valuable when re-discovered.