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10 things you didn’t know about your diamond

1 the word “diamond” is derived from the Greek word adamas, which means “the invincible”

As Mother Nature’s hardest precious substance, diamonds have long been known as the “Stone of Invincibility” and represent an indestructible strength (very fitting for marriage!). But the real allure of these sparkly stones, which ancient Greeks believed were delicate splinters of fallen stars, came from the powers and protection they offered the wearer. Throughout history, it was believed

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