The charm and aura of dazzling diamonds

Diamonds became larger, more prominent by the 16th century, largely in response to the development of ‘diamond faceting’ that enhanced their brilliance and fire. Diamonds came to dominate small jewels in the next century and later, large ones by the 18th century. 
Diamonds became larger, more prominent by the 16th century, largely in response to the development of ‘diamond faceting’ that enhanced their brilliance and fire. Diamonds came to dominate small jewels in the next century and later, large ones by the 18th century. 

As more diamonds arrived in Europe, demand for them went up. The earliest diamond cutting industry is believed to have been started in Venice, starting sometime around 1330. Diamond cutting, it is believed, may have arrived in the city of Paris by the late 14th century when the diamond trade route expanded to Bruges and Paris (and later to Antwerp).

The diamond became even more popular and prolific in the 18th century. The diamonds were then worn principally by females. Substantial quantities of diamonds came from South America. They were then reserved for evening because parading them during the daytime was thought to be a vulgar practice.
A major milestone that almost changed the role and positioning of diamonds was the discovery of diamond deposits of unprecedented richness in the 1870s in South Africa. The discovery changed it from a rare gem to one potentially available to those who could afford it. Dazzling diamonds still retain their charm and aura to this day.

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