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Carbon is an element. Diamond, graphite, and carbon black are all carbon; the carbonates, like calcite, contain some carbon in combination with other elements.

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Diamonds, the birthstone of April, are the most popular gemstones in the world. With their sparkling brilliance and timeless elegance, diamonds have been prized for centuries. According to the AGS (The American Gem Society), diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man. They are formed under intense heat and pressure deep within the earth's mantle. Diamonds are composed almost entirely of carbon, and their unique...

An Antwerp rose cut is a manner of diamond cutting popular in the 17th Century.It is seldom seen or used in modern times as most people want the brilliance of a modern brilliant cut that has 57 facets.It is a rose cut with 12 - 24 facets, the upper facets being very flat. It was also called a Brabant rose. . Antwerp rose cut...