Everything I need to Know, I Learned from a Diamond
LITTLE DIAMOND LESSONS, INSPIRED BY SCIENCE.
What is it about a loose diamond that inspires us? Their beauty? Their rarity? Is it the way they withstand the elements of nature, and the breakaway of the fashion world? Perhaps we love diamonds because they remind us of ourselves or what we dream to be.
THE HEAT IS ON
A diamond has to go through worlds before it reaches a jeweler’s display case, whether in the form of a diamond engagement ring or diamond earrings. It forms deep beneath the earth under extreme heat and pressure making its way to the surface via volcanic tunnels. In fact, the conditions required for a diamond’s formation are so intense that it took scientists centuries before they could accurately project or mimic them.
The Lesson: Life is an unfolding process. Every stage brings a new learning experience, a new opportunity. So no matter how much heat and pressure you experience in your own life, remember that hard work and patience are always rewarded in the end.
SHOW YOUR TRUE FANCY COLORS.
While colorless diamonds seem to get all the attention, special colored diamonds (called fancy colored diamonds) come in striking and beautiful blues, reds, pinks, and even orange. Very subtle differences in a fancy diamond’s color affect its value tremendously.
The Lesson: We each bring a different “color”; a unique combination of talents, skills, and abilities. Much like color adds tremendous value to fancy colored diamonds; your true colors also add value to life. So don’t be afraid to show them.
WHAT ARE YOU LEAVING BEHIND?
It’s been said that a “diamond is forever” since its carbon chemical structure composes the hardest natural material on the planet. This phrase also adds to the lore and romance of diamonds. The idea that a diamond and diamond solitaire rings will outlast its owner and perhaps be passed along for generations to come makes diamond especially unique.
The Lesson: The legacy you leave behind could be more important than what you ware doing today. Take time to volunteer, give back, and contribute to your community. Create a diamond legacy that will outlast you and live forever.
Life is about lessons. Live, learn and buy diamonds and you will do just fine. Just remember who you learned them from!
