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Where are the highest quality diamonds found?
The highest quality diamonds are found in the earth.
Why are the best diamonds that are in Africa?
"Best" is a judgement, and you are the judge. The 'why' part of your question can only be answered by Mother Nature, She being the most prolific producer of excellence in the natural world. In diamond type, the most rare diamonds are of a Type II -- a and b. These diamonds are the 'purest of the pure' diamonds. Africa is not the only producer of these diamonds -- the Cullinan was found in Africa; but diamonds of this type are also found in India, i.e., the Koh-i-noor. You can read more, below.
Why are diamonds so small?
Most gem-quality diamonds found are about the size of a vegetable, the pea. The largest diamond found to date is the Cullinan Diamond, a mighty excess of 3,000 carats: it fit into the palm of a grown man's hand. It was found in 1906. Larger gem-quality diamonds are found, but they are rare. The process of forming diamonds occurs far below the earth's surface, deep within the earth's mantle. Why the diamonds formed there are 'small' is a mystery only Mother Nature can answer.
Where was the most valuable diamond in the world found?
'Value' implies a transaction for money. The largest and most spectacular diamonds in the world generally do not change hands for money; they change hands as gifts or often, spoils of war. The highest quality, gem-quality diamonds have been found in South Africa and Zaire. These include the Cullinan Diamond, and the Millenium Star, respectively. Other spectacular diamonds have been found in India. You can read more about these named diamonds, below.
Can diamonds be found in sea shells?
Sea shells are not known as a source for diamonds.
Can diamonds be found underground?
Yes, diamonds can be found underground. In fact, most diamonds are mined from the earth.
Where are diamonds found most?
Most diamonds are found on the earth and in the earth near indicator minerals, such as kimberlite.
Where diamonds are found in Europe?
Most jewelery stores in most cities in Europe sell diamonds.
What cities are diamonds found?
You can purchase diamonds in most any city in the world. There is no 'city' where diamonds are mined, however.
What is the common size of diamonds?
Most gem-quality diamonds found are about the size of a pea.
Where are diamonds most likely to be found?
in diamond mines
Which types of diamonds are considered the most rare?
Argyle pink diamonds are the most rare and valuable and can only be found in Argyle minds.
Where are the three most popular places diamonds are found?
Diamonds are found in mines, downstream from volcanic pipes that contain diamonds, and at the mouths of rivers that empty into sea water when these rivers flow over volcanic pipes that contain diamonds.
Where are most of the world's diamonds found?
Diamonds are found in Australia, many countries in Africa, Arkansas, a US state, Brazil, Canada, India and Russia.
Where are canary yellow diamonds generally found?
Canary yellow diamonds can be found ion many regions the most valuable come from South Africa.
Is chocolate diamonds man made?
Brown diamonds are the most common of coloured diamonds found. Chocolate is simply the name of one of the shades of natural brown diamonds. Lab-created diamonds are generally 'white' diamonds.
Where are diamonds not found?
Diamonds are not found in a great many different places. Diamonds are not found floating in the ocean for example.
