What are the advantages of natural diamonds? Why are they so precious?
Natural diamonds are natural products formed over billions of years and are precious non-renewable resources of nature. After reaching a peak in 2005, the production of natural diamonds has been decreasing, making them increasingly rare and precious. They are expensive gemstones. Each natural diamond is unique and formed naturally. Because natural diamonds are rare and the hardest natural substance, they have long been used as tokens to witness the commitment of lovers to stay together for life and symbolize a lifelong promise. After being cut and polished, natural diamonds become even more dazzling and are suitable for making rings, pendants, bracelets and other irresistible jewelry, making the wearer shine. At the same time, a natural diamond can be extremely valuable and remain undiminished over time, making it highly collectible and investable.
Is the origin of diamonds important? Are the diamonds from South Africa really the best?
The most widely known diamond-producing region in the world is undoubtedly South Africa. However, does South Africa alone produce all natural diamonds? Are the diamonds from South Africa really of better quality? The answer is not necessarily. In fact, South Africa is not the only origin of diamonds. Diamond production is found in all major continents of the world, including Africa, South America, North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. It's just that gem-quality diamonds are mostly produced in Africa, and many large diamonds in the world are produced in South Africa. Therefore, South Africa has become the most familiar diamond-producing region.
Important factors influencing diamond prices
However, the price of diamonds is not determined by their origin. The most significant factor affecting the price of natural diamonds is the quality of the diamond itself. Currently, most jewelry companies use the globally recognized 4C grading system of diamonds to determine the price of a diamond. The 4C standard of diamonds was established by the founder of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), and this standard provides a set of objective and consistent diamond assessment criteria for each diamond, serving as basic information for customers when purchasing diamonds.
