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Established in 2000 Omnia Diamonds has quickly gained a reputation for the supply of quality polished diamonds cut to perfection. Omnia Diamonds is a specialist diamond distributor of very high grade finely cut and polished diamonds, we are able to provide certifications from  "GIA, HRD,EGL, IGI, GSL,ADGL " and are available on all of our diamonds. Our corporate division has a large range of loose commercial grade products in white and natural coloured diamonds in a large range of sizes from 400 per carat ct up to 10.00. If you are interested in finding out more specific information on diamonds our highly experienced and qualified staff are able to answer your questions. Please email us one of our trained staff will be happy to assist with your enquiry or call 1800 4  DIAMONDS        1800 434 266.

History of Diamond

Today diamond symbolizes wealth, durability, status, and peerless quality. Across time and cultures, diamond has also been associated with invulnerability, lightning, magic, healing, protection, and poisoning. In unraveling the history and associations of diamond, we also need to know the history of the words attached to it: Did the words used by the ancient Indians or Greeks signify the same thing. they do today, or something very different? "Diamond" comes from the Greek Adamao, transliterated as "Adamao," "I tame" or "I subdue." The adjective "Adamas" was used to describe the hardest substance known, and eventually became synonymous with diamond. It is difficult to determine at what point in history the hardest known substance become diamond. "Adamas" may have previously referred to the next hardest mineral, corundum - the gem variety is sapphire - or to something else altogether. From myths about valleys of diamonds protected by snakes, to the production of millions of carats in rough diamonds each year, the history of diamonds is one of mystical power, beauty and commercial expertise.

Early History

The first recorded history of the diamond dates back some 3,000 years to India, where it is likely that diamonds were first valued for their ability to reflect light. In those days, the diamond was used in two ways-for decorative purposes, and as a talisman to ward off evil or provide protection in battle.

The DarkAges

The diamond was also used for some time as medical aid. One anecdote, written during the Dark Ages by 5t Hildegarde, relates how a diamond held in the hand while making a sign of the cross would heal wounds and cure illnesses. Diamonds were also ingested in the hope of curing sickness. During the early MiddleAges, Pope Clement unsuccessfully used this treatment in a bid to aid his recovery.

The Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages more attention was paid to the worth of diamonds, rather than the mystical powers surrounding them. Due to the heightened public awareness of the value of diamonds, mine owners perpetuated myths that diamonds were poisonous. This was to prevent the mineworkers swallowing the diamonds in an attempt to smuggle them out of the mines.

The popularity of diamonds surged during the Middle Ages, with the discovery of many large and famous stones in India, such as the Koh-i-Noor and the Blue Hope. Today India has the foremost diamond polishing industry in the world. As the Indian diamond supply dwindled, smaller finds occurred in Borneo and Brazil, but these were not sufficient to meet the ever-increasing demand for diamonds. The mid-nineteenth century discovery of diamonds near the Orange River in South Africa sparked off the world's biggest diamond rush, and helped to satiate the world's increasing appetite for diamonds.

Late 20th Century

During the mid-nineteenth century, diamonds were also being discovered in eastern Australia. However, it was not until late 1970s, after seven years of earnest searching, that Australia's alleged potential as a diamond producer was validated. On October 2nd 1979, geologists found the Argyle pipe near Lake Argyle: the richest diamond deposit in the world. Since then, Argyle has become the world's largest volume producer of diamonds, and alone is responsible for producing over a third of the world's diamonds every year.

Recent Times

Diamonds are mined on every continent except Europe and Antarctica in approximately 25 countries. However, only a few diamond deposits were known until the 20th century, when scientific understanding and technology extended diamond exploration and mining around the globe. For 1,000 years, starting in roughly the 4th century BC, India was the only source of diamonds. In 1725, important sources were discovered in Brazil, and in the 1870s major finds in South Africa marked a dramatic increase in the diamond supply. Additional major producers now include several African countries, Siberian Russia, and Australia. Today, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Namibia, South Africa and Russia account for some 80 % of the world diamond production. Nowadays, diamond is within the reach of the common man, thus diamonds have been democratized. Still, it is a luxury and fashion item and loved forever by women:

Natural Diamond:

A Rare Gift from Mother Earth

Figure 2. 1 : Exquisite natural diamond

Natural diamonds are rare gift from mother earth to the mankind. Mesmerizing beauty and sparkle of diamonds have captured the imagination of mankind since ages. It is most exquisite, precious and enduring of all gemstones.

Diamond Facts:

1. Diamonds were formed billions of years ago, deep within the earth. Only a small number survive the journey to the earth's surface; fewer still are of a quality that can be made into a precious piece of jewellery.

2. Diamonds are beautiful, mysterious and rare. They survive an incredible journey to reach us, a journey that may have begun as long as 3.3 billion years ago.

3. According to the San Diego Natural History Museum, most diamonds are over three billion years old, two-thirds the age of the Earth. Younger diamonds are only 100 million years old.

4. In a De Beers mine, on average, 250 tons of ore would need to be excavated to find one stone that would be big enough to polish a one-carat diamond.

5. When cut and polished, diamonds gain 40% of their value and lose up to half

their weight.

6. Diamond is also called 'The King of Gems'

7. They are created when carbon is put under immense pressure and temperature deep within the earth-at distances of 250 miles or even greater.

8. One of nature's most unique and dazzling gifts, diamonds come from two types of deposits. Primary deposits generally consist of diamond-bearing "pipes" of a volcanic rock called "kimberlite." From deep in the earth these

deposits were carried to the surface in molten rock, known as magma.

9. Secondary deposits, also referred to as alluvial, were formed as a result of erosion of material from primary deposits and contain diamonds that have travelled some distance from their original source.

1 O. Even though world diamond production has tripled since 1980, diamonds remain a scarce resource. More than 12,000 kimberlite deposits have been found worldwide in the last 25 years, yet fewer than 1 % have contained enough diamonds to make them economically viable.

11. No gemstone expresses human emotions more powerfully than a diamond. It may be because of their rarity. It may be because they have been around for billions of years. Or it may just be because of their unique beauty and universal appeal.

12. For hundreds of years, diamonds have been given to celebrate important moments in people's lives, such as engagements, weddings, anniversaries and the birth of a child. Today, more and more diamonds are being bought as symbols of independence and success.

13. Whatever the occasion, there are thousands of jewellery retailers around the world providing many styles from which customers can choose the perfect diamond design.

14. In India, each caste was permitted to own diamonds of a specific color; only

      kings could possess all colors of diamonds.

15. In ancient Egypt, diamonds were symbols of eternity and used in the funeral

      jewellery that adorned corpses.

16. A 13th century French law proclaimed that only the king could wear

     diamonds.

17. During the Middle Ages, it was only men who wore diamonds, as a symbol of their courage and virility. That ended in 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy.

18. In Europe during the Middle Ages, it was believed that diamonds had protective and curative powers. It was also said that a diamond held in the mouth would correct the bad habits of liars and scolds. Diamonds were worn as talismans against poisoning.

19. Diamonds are mined in about 25 countries and on every continent except

     Antarctica.

20. It is thought that Antarctica may be a rich source of diamonds but

     international accords prohibiting mining in Antarctica.

21. Major diamond trading centers are located in Antwerp, Tel Aviv, Mumbai,

     London and Moscow.

22. Currently producing countries include Botswana, South Africa, Namibia,

      . Angola, Sierra Leone, Congo, Australia, Canada, and Russia.

23. There is only one diamond mine located in the United States-in Arkansas.

24. Americans buy approximately fifty percent of the world's diamond jewellery.

25. In 1947, Frances Gerety, a young copywriter on the De Beers account at N.W. Ayer in New York, came up with the famous slogan "A diamond is forever. "

26. Of the diamonds mined annually, fewer than 20% are suitable for use as gems, the other eighty percent are used in industry. 80% of the world's diamonds are not suitable for jewellery.

27. Diamond is the hardest substance on Earth. One square inch of a diamond

     piece can hold the weight up to 1.25 million ton.

What is a Diamond?

Diamonds are forever! Sparkling Diamonds are the center of attraction since the very beginning. Diamonds have been associated with romance, legend, strength and power, over the centuries. However, diamond has now acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. The very word 'diamond' comes from the Greek 'Adamas' meaning unconquerable, suggesting the eternity of love. The Greeks also believed that the fire in the diamond reflected the constant flame of love. Diamond essence lives longer. It is result of everlasting bond between life giving oxygen atom and strength of rare earth metal atom doing a heavenly dance above 5000 degrees fahrenheit (twice the melting point of steel).

The definition of Diamond

Diamond is crystallized mineral essentially composed of carbon. The smallest particles of a diamond crystal are always in cubic shape. The word "Diamond" originally derives from the Greek word "ADAM AS" which means UNCONQUERABLE. It is found in many shapes like Cubic or Hexagon which has six facets, Octagon which has eight facets and Dodecahedron which has twelve facets. It is the hardest substance ever found by human beings on the Earth.

Formation of Diamonds

CRUST

16 to 35 kilometers thick

       MANTLE

2,900 kilometers thick . CORE

Figure 4.1 : This diagram shows the interior structure of Earth. The three concentric layers the core,

                          mantle, and crust. Diamonds can form in most of Earth's interior but not near its surface.

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Figure 4.2 : Oceanic and Continental Crust of the Earth

Experiments and the high density of diamonds tell us that they crystallize at very

high pressures. In nature this means that diamonds are created by geologic

processes at great depth within Earth, generally more than 150 kilometers down,

in a region beneath the crust known as the mantle. Other processes, bring

diamonds to where people can find them.