Mined diamond value is grounded in finite supply. Geological rarity limits where deposits occur, mine production is physically bounded, and gem-quality material represents a fraction of total output.
Stone Story
Fluorescence in diamonds is caused by submicroscopic structures, most commonly nitrogen aggregates, within the crystal lattice that absorb ultraviolet radiation and re-emit it as visible blue light. The GIA's research indicates that approximately 25 to 35 percent of diamonds submitted for grading exhibit some degree of fluorescence, with very strong fluorescence occasionally correlated with reduced transparency in rare cases but generally having negligible impact on appearance under standard viewing conditions.
A Storied Heritage
There is more history behind a charm gift than most people realize. Small symbolic objects worn as protective talismans have been documented since the Neolithic period, across ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African cultures. The contemporary charm bracelet is the modern expression of a practice that goes back thousands of years.