Wedding Rings – How Diamonds Are Made

Diamonds are, by all accounts, a girl’s best friend and diamond wedding rings are certainly the most sought after. However, it is safe to say that the process of diamond crystallisation is not well understood and little is known about how diamonds are actually made. Before these precious stones make their way onto wedding rings, they have to go through thousands of years of development and some of the most flawless diamonds in existence are considerably older than this.
 

Wedding Rings – Millions of Years in the Making

The old adage ‘say it with diamonds’ is testament to their persuasive power and wedding rings that have an aesthetically pleasing diamond will invariably yield the desired results when it comes to proposing. Looking at just how long it takes for diamonds to form will most likely make the recipients of diamond wedding rings even more appreciative. Just some of the most interesting fact about diamonds includes:

• Diamonds are the hardest substance known to man.
• The diamonds found on wedding rings typically form deep within the earth’s mantle layer from element carbon and exceptional pressure exerted by the rocks above.
• The oldest diamonds on earth are over 3 billion years old and formed whilst the planet was still relatively young. Conversely, the youngest diamonds on earth are just over a billion years old. Although some smaller diamonds, often used on wedding rings, are around 100 million years old.
• The carbon that makes diamonds is thought to come from ancient sea life and the precious stones would have formed in the rock at the bottom of the sea.

Picking the right wedding rings is a difficult job for a man but many who are making a proposal will find that diamond wedding rings are amongst the most popular. And, who knows, if you wow the potential bride with your knowledge of diamonds, she may be even more likely to say ‘yes’.
 

Speak To The Jewellery Company About Wedding Rings

The Jewellery Company has a wide range of wedding rings to suit all tastes and budgets. From plain gold bands to contemporary diamond rings, you can find your perfect wedding rings and order online. Set in tasteful ring boxes and with free UK delivery, The Jewellery Company is the perfect place to find wedding rings for your big day. For more information, browse our website, or call us on 0800 023 2283.