The first diamonds to be unearthed by man were discovered in India in the 4th-century BC and were quickly dispersed along the ancient trade route, the Silk Road. Ancient civilizations believed diamonds were gifts from the Gods and that they would bring health, wealth, and strength.

Since then, we have learned the science of diamond formation, yet we continue to entrust diamonds with similar ideologies.

As the Earth was cooling from its violent cosmic beginnings as a molten planet, intense pressure and heat created the diamonds we continue to extract today. As we journey back in time, you will discover how these precious stones that adorn your finest jewelry were made. Diamonds can be made in multiple ways you may not have known, let’s see how.