Diamond

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A diamond is a precious gemstone renowned for its extraordinary brilliance, clarity, and hardness. It is typically transparent and colorless, though diamonds can come in various hues, including shades of yellow, blue, pink, and even rare reds, known as "fancy" diamonds. The most common shape for a diamond is the round brilliant cut, which maximizes its sparkle by reflecting light through 58 expertly arranged facets. However, diamonds can also be cut into other shapes, such as princess, oval, emerald, and pear.

The surface of a well-cut diamond is highly polished, enhancing its ability to reflect and refract light, creating the signature "fire" and "scintillation" that diamonds are famous for. The clarity of a diamond is often graded based on the presence or absence of internal flaws (inclusions) or surface blemishes, with the highest clarity grade being "flawless."

Diamonds are most commonly set in jewelry, such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, and are often associated with luxury, romance, and status. They are also widely known as the hardest natural substance on Earth, rated 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This durability, combined with their beauty, makes diamonds highly prized and valuable.