Diamond – secret of power and love

By Vanessa Ford

Long time ago (about 295B.C), diamond were considered as a symbol of wealth and power because people living in this period believed that it could bring good fortune to those who carried them and be used to decorate religious icons. At that time, Kings would wear them in battle fields.

Today, the diamond represents true and eternal love. It originated from the royal engagement between Archduke Maximillian of Austria and Mary of Burgundy with diamond wedding rings in their hand. One of the most intimate and magical moments for any couple is the moment they decide to spend the rest of their life together. Nothing can mark this moment better than the ultimate symbol of “forever” - a diamond.

 

Diamond - symbol of love and power

 

Diamonds are formed through many millions of years by three-specific-dimensional-crystalline-atomic structure that makes them the hardest mineral on earth. One of the hardest diamonds is found in the area of New South Wales in New England, Australia.

The diamonds that are mined on earth’s surface may be over 1 billion to over 3 billion years old

 

In the industry, diamonds are used to polish other ones or for cutting and grinding.

Structure of dimond

 

Diamond miners spend millions of dollars in a search for a diamondiferous kimberlite pipe. Today, most of the world\'s rough diamond production comes from Africa (Botswana, South Africa, Angola, D.R. of Congo, Namibia), Russia (Siberia), Canada (North West Territories) and Australia (Western Australia). Other diamond producing countries include Brazil, CAR, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Venezuela.

 

Where we can find out diamonds

 

Diamonds feature different shapes namely: Round, Princess, Emerald, Asscher, Marquise, Oval, Radiant, Pear, Heart and Cushion. People can choose one diamond shape which is suitable to their hobbies, age or even fashion style.

 

Diamond\'s shapes

 

Diamonds are very expensive. One important factor of pricing a diamond is its weight or the carat (one carat is one-fifth of a gram or 200 milligrams). It is said that the higher carat, the more expensive diamond.

 

An 84.37 carat white diamond

 

Rare 5-carat pink diamond

 

2.01carat cybele diamond

 

Wedding diamond rings

 

Diamond symbolizes eternal and true love.

 

 

Related links:

Diamond Souls, Diamond Eyes, Diamond Ways

Understanding Diamonds

Famous Diamonds

About the Author:

Louis Brown lives in California, where he enjoys writing articles on a variety of subjects, especially lifestyle. By trade, he is a user interface designer.

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The Top 10 Steps to Extraordinary Personal Wealth

I recently came across startling figures about the average American’s finances.  Only 4% of us have significant savings when we hit age 65, and a majority of Americans have less than $1000 in savings. Perhaps even more troubling, nearly one-fifth of us have a negative net worth, meaning that we owe more in debt than the total value of our combined assets.  In a land of wealth and opportunity, and in an age of unlimited freedom, attaining wealth is primarily a matter of choice and determination.  The following are my suggestions for rapidly increasing your personal income and wealth.

1. Develop a healthy awareness of money.  Most of us either ignore our cash flow and don’t have a budget, or we think of money as a "problem".  Instead, begin thinking of it as energy, as a resource and as a tool to be managed and used wisely.
   
   
2. Develop a healthy desire for money.  Money is neither evil nor the source of happiness.  It is a tool that can be used well or badly, but most importantly it can be used to achieve many of life’s dreams and priorities.  Having more of it increases your choices, and your responsibility.
   
   
3. Develop a healthy personal foundation.  It is difficult to attract or keep money if your life is in chaos.  To achieve significant wealth, pay attention to your attitude, your relationships, your values and your integrity.  Money tends to flow to those who are prepared to handle it well.
   
   
4. Resolve ALL addictions.  Substance abuse will obviously undermine any real ability to attract and manage large amounts of money, but other addictions are equally dangerous.  Addictions to shopping, drama and excitement, to power or sex or a need to have the newest gadget will all destroy freedom of choice, and your ability to handle money responsibly.
   
   
5. Spend less than you make.  An obvious point that most of us ignore.  Have and use a budget, track your cash flow, decide what you need compared to what you want.  Unless you use credit cards as a tool to monitor your spending, avoid using them at all.  If you’re living on credit, juggling one card against another, get professional help!
   
   
6. Save a significant amount.  Most experts recommend paying yourself first and saving anywhere from 5% to 20% of your income.   The amount or percentage that you save is probably not as important as the principle.  If at first you only save 1%, make that deposit every single week, do it without fail, and congratulate yourself!  Even 1% is a great beginning!
   
   
7. Cut your spending by 25%.  That’s a huge amount!  For most of us, it’s also entirely possible.  Take your lunch, buy less junk, rent a movie instead of going to the theater, make a picnic instead of dinner at a restaurant, re-cycle and repair rather than throwing things away and buying new.   Live cheaper, simpler and closer to the earth.
   
   
8. Learn the principles of investing.  Most community colleges have courses on investing in stocks, real estate, commercial property and even collectibles.  Pick your preference, study hard, buy smart, and let your money work for you rather than you always working for money.  But, never try to get rich quick!  We’re talking about investing, not speculating.
   
   
9. Develop long-term passive income.  Whether this is interest from bonds, profits from a business, or residuals from your last TV commercial, develop assets that will generate positive cash flow for years to come, whether you are working or not.  Rental property has been a favorite, but so are stocks and mutual funds.
   
   
10. Develop wealth consciousness!  This is a conscious, specific desire to be aware of money, to have money, and to use money to reflect your values and your priorities.  Some of us virtually choose poverty because of our refusal to take responsibility for how we handle money.  Others, live as misers and never use money to expand their horizons and develop their lives.  You can decide to have a healthy, exciting and profitable relationship with money.  Choose wisely.  Start today!

 "Written by Dr. Philip E. Humbert, writer, speaker and success coach. Dr. Humbert has over 300 free articles, tools and resources for your success, including a great newsletter! It's all on his website at:  http://www.philiphumbert.com "

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