{"id":3359,"date":"2022-09-19T08:18:57","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T08:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/?p=3359"},"modified":"2026-02-23T08:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:38:05","slug":"diamond-myths-busted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/diamond-myths-busted\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamond Myths Debunked &#8211; By the Experts at HK"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"max-width: 1060px; margin: auto; padding: 20px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #333;\">\n<style>\n    .blog-content p {\n      text-align: justify;\n      margin-bottom: 14px;\n      line-height: 1.7;\n    }\n    .blog-content h2 {\n      text-align: center;\n      margin: 32px 0 18px;\n    }\n    .blog-content a {\n      color: #0a58ca;\n      text-decoration: underline;\n    }\n    .blog-content img {\n      display: block;\n      margin: 24px auto;\n      max-width: 100%;\n      height: auto;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n    <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamonds are remarkable creations of nature. They hold great historical, cultural, and financial value across civilizations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Greeks considered the diamond the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">king<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all gems and named it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adamas<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning indestructible or invincible.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">However, over time, many myths about diamonds have circulated. Today, we are here to debunk them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenting <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diamond myths busted!<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_1_-_Diamonds_are_the_Hardest_Known_Natural_Substance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Myth #1 &#8211; Diamonds are the Hardest Known Natural Substance<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists recently discovered that two natural substances are even harder than diamonds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/dn16610-diamond-no-longer-natures-hardest-material\/#:~:text=The%20simulation%20showed%20that%20wurtzide,than%20any%20substance%20ever%20measured.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><u>Experiments at Shanghai Jiao Tong University<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wurtzite boron nitride<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (w-BN) has a structure similar to diamond. It can withstand up to 18 times more stress under high pressure.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second material, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lonsdaleite<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, forms when meteorites hit Earth. The extreme pressure during impact creates a crystal structure that can handle 58 times more stress than a natural diamond.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_2_-_Diamonds_Cannot_be_Damaged\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Myth #2 &#8211; Diamonds Cannot be Damaged<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Although diamonds are extremely hard, they are not indestructible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diamonds can chip or scratch if handled carelessly. They may also lose shine when exposed repeatedly to oil, grease, or intense sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">So, don\u2019t panic \u2014 but stay careful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips to <\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/guide-to-clean-diamonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>maintain your diamonds easily at home<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like a pro.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_3_-_Diamonds_are_Found_Only_on_Earth\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Myth #3 &#8211; Diamonds are Found Only on Earth<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diamonds do not exist only on Earth. Other planets in our solar system also have the conditions needed to form them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists believe that lightning storms on gas giants turn methane into carbon. As a result, it may literally <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rain diamonds<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/science-environment-24477667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>Jupiter and Saturn<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_4_-_Diamond_Production_is_not_Sustainable\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Myth #4 &#8211; Diamond Production is not Sustainable<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Modern technology has transformed natural diamond mining.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, companies use advanced machinery and Artificial Intelligence to reduce carbon footprints. They rely on drone surveillance, accurate mapping systems, and geological tracking robots to improve efficiency and sustainability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the <\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/ethically-sourced-diamonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>Kimberley Process<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has helped eliminate conflict diamonds from global trade. Today, more than 98% of natural diamonds in the market are conflict-free.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_5_-_When_it_Comes_to_Diamonds_Bigger_is_Always_Better\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Myth #5 &#8211; When it Comes to Diamonds, Bigger is Always Better<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Size matters, but it is not everything. The true value of a natural diamond depends on the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, smaller diamonds can be more valuable if they have ideal proportions and excellent clarity. A diamond\u2019s brilliance depends on how it reflects light, not just its size.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_6_-_Clear_White_Diamonds_are_the_Most_Expensive\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Myth #6 &#8211; Clear White Diamonds are the Most Expensive<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Many people believe white diamonds are the most expensive. However, rarity determines value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural diamonds appear in many colors. The rarer the color, the higher the price.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1-1024x737.jpg\" alt=\"natural colored diamonds\" width=\"840\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1-1536x1105.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1-1200x864.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1.jpg 1940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Did You Know?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The largest natural red diamond ever sold weighed 5.11 carats. It was purchased for $8 million \u2014 that\u2019s $1.6 million per carat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_7_-_Diamonds_are_not_Flexible\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Myth #7 &#8211; Diamonds are not Flexible<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diamonds may not seem flexible, but researchers have found ways to bend nanoscale diamonds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Nano-needle diamonds can stretch up to 9%, far beyond the industrial standard of 1%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This breakthrough has contributed to advances in <\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/scientists-figure-out-bending-and-stretching-nanoscale-diamonds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>cancer treatment technology<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by helping deliver medicine directly into cancer cells.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_8_-_Diamonds_are_Always_Very_Costly\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Myth #8 &#8211; Diamonds are Always Very Costly<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Many people associate diamonds with extreme wealth. However, prices vary widely depending on quality and sourcing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you buy directly from trusted manufacturers who source from leading mining companies, you can find excellent diamonds at fair prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Were_Here_to_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>We\u2019re Here to Help!<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd is one of India\u2019s leading natural diamond manufacturers with a presence in more than 81 countries. We offer high-quality diamonds at competitive market prices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Our experts transform rough stones into beautiful diamonds with ideal proportions, symmetry, and polish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each diamond comes with our In-House \u2018Faith\u2019 grading certification. We also provide third-party certifications from GIA, IGI, HRD, GSI, GSL, and NGTC upon request.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We are certified members of Canada Mark and Forevermark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Explore our wide range of polished, loose, certified, and fancy diamonds in various shapes and sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>hk.co<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or download our app for a seamless experience on Android and iOS.<\/span><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diamonds are remarkable creations of nature. 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