Diamond mining in kimberley 1867 onwards

Diamond mining in kimberley 1867 onwards

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  Diamond mining in Kimberley 1867onwards.
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  WHY DIAMONDS AREVALUABLE • Diamonds are the hardest and purest mineral on Earth. Diamonds are so hard that only a diamond can cut another diamond. Millions of years ago diamonds were formed in the Earth’s core by intense heat. • Diamonds are very rare. For every million diamonds found, only one is a high quality diamond of at least a carat (1 carat weighs 200 milligrams) in size. • Diamonds, when they are cut and polished become beautiful gemstones that reflect light. • Diamonds were first discovered in India 3000 years ago • Diamonds are used to make beautiful jewellery.
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  10 facts aboutdiamonds • The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that diamonds were tears cried by the gods or splinters from falling stars, and Romans believed that Cupid’s arrows were tipped with diamonds (perhaps the earliest association between diamonds and romantic love). • Diamonds are billions of years old—in some cases more than three billion years old. • Diamonds form about 100 miles below ground and have been carried to the earth’s surface by deep volcanic eruptions. • Diamonds are made of a single element—they’re nearly 100% carbon. Under the immense heat and pressure far below the earth’s surface, the carbon atoms bond in a unique way that results in diamonds’ beautiful and rare crystalline structure.
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  • Diamonds arethe very hardest natural substance. The only thing that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. • During the middle Ages diamonds were thought to have healing properties able to cure illness like fatigue to mental illness. • The countries that are the main sources of diamonds have changed over time. India was the world’s original source of diamonds, beginning in the 1400s when Indian diamonds began to be sold in Venice and other European trade centers. Then in the 1700s India’s diamond supplies declined and Brazil became the world’s major source of diamonds, until the late 1800s when a huge diamond reserve was discovered in South Africa. • The largest diamond ever discovered was called the Cullinan diamond, and weighed in at an amazing 3106 carats, or 1.33 pounds. Discovered in 1905 in South Africa, the mine’s owner and the South African leaders gave the diamond to King Edward. the three largest of these are on display in the Tower of London as part of the crown jewels.
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  • While diamondshave clearly created a lot of joy for people throughout history, they have too often resulted in suffering in the communities where they’re mined. At Brilliant Earth we believe diamonds shine brighter when they’re sourced in an ethical, environmentally friendly way. Learn more about the issues surrounding diamond mining, and what we’re doing to bring about change.
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  Largest diamond QueenVictoria
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  HOW AND WHYDID THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION CHANGE SOUTH AFRICA: • In the late 19th century, SA experienced an Industrial Revolution. SA changed rapidly- from an agricultural society to an Industrial society. • This took place due to the diamonds that were found in Kimberley in 1867, followed by the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand. • First diamond discovered in 1876- Hopetown. (Along the banks of the Orange and Vaal River. • Diggers (black and white people) hurried to the river to start digging. • Between 1870 and 1871 diamonds were found in dry areas. (diggers later moved to dry areas)