Perhaps the most popular of all gemstones, diamonds are the hardest and among the oldest natural substances on Earth - treasured for their exceptional scintillation and luminosity by individuals from all walks of life. Composed almost entirely of carbon atoms, their specific molecular structure prevents contamination by most impurities, rendering most diamonds colourless. Only a few colour-producing impurities such as boron and nitrogen can penetrate diamonds in trace amounts, and as such, red, pink, blue, yellow, and purple diamonds are incredibly rare in nature.

Diamonds are found in a multitude of locations across the world including Canada, Russia, Botswana, South Africa, and Australia. The old diamond mines of Golconda, India have also been known to produce some of the finest pieces in the world, although mining activities here have ceased since the 18th century – making Golconda diamonds among the most coveted in the world.

Associated with Venus in astrology, diamonds are known to be a symbol of everlasting love and connote a life of wealth, comfort, and luxury for its wearers. It is also believed that diamonds bring about courage and aid in the upliftment of mood and confidence during times of crisis.