Adamas: The Greek word for unbreakable or indestructible; the origin of the word diamond.
Diamond: Refers to a natural diamond formed over billions of years beneath the Earth’s surface through intense heat and pressure. Prized for its rarity, brilliance, and enduring value.
Hardness (Mohs Scale): The resistance of a diamond to scratches; diamonds rank 10 on the Mohs scale, making them the hardest naturally occurring substance.
Kimberlite: Volcanic rock in which diamonds are found.
Rough: Any completely uncut and unpolished diamond.
