April 14, 2020

The diamond is one of the most well-known gemstones—if not THE most well-known. This precious gem is solely made of carbon and is incredibly tough. The folklore history of Diamonds is true: only another diamond can cut a diamond. However, have you heard the other legends and lore of this beautiful gemstone? Many ancient civilizations believed that the origin of the Diamond, the “King of Gems”, was lightning made real on Earth. They also believed diamonds had incredible healing powers, such as the ability to cure brain disease, alleviate pituitary gland disorders, and draw toxins from the blood. Hildegard of