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Adamant in classical mythology is an archaic form of diamond. In fact, the English word diamond is ultimately derived from adamas , via Late Latin diamas and Old French diamant . In ancient Greek ἀδάμας ( adamas ), genitive ἀδάμαντος ( adamantos ), literally 'unconquerable, untameable'.
Name Source Notes Adamant / Adamantine : Greek mythology Adamant has long meant any impenetrably or unyieldingly hard substance and, formerly, a legendary stone or mineral of impenetrable hardness and many other properties, often identified with diamond or lodestone. [1]
Diamond Louis Stone (born February 10, 1997) [1] is an American professional basketball player for the Zavkhan Brothers of The League. He played one season of college basketball for Maryland before being drafted 40th overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans .
A diamond with facets cut only a few degrees out of alignment can result in a poorly performing stone. For a round brilliant cut, there is a balance between "brilliance" and "fire". When a diamond is cut for too much "fire", it looks like a cubic zirconia, which gives off much more "fire" than real diamond. A well-executed round brilliant cut ...
For ENTJ, "The Commander," a custom multi-stone setting, such as a five-stone engagement ring, speaks to your leadership, decisive nature, and commanding presence. Choosing platinum and a high ...
A 2010 effort led by State Senator Gloria J. Romero, a Democrat from Los Angeles, sought to remove serpentine from its perch as the state's official stone. Organizations such as the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization have supported the move as the olive green rock is a source of chrysotile , a form of asbestos that can cause mesothelioma ...
A lab-grown diamond typically runs 60% to 85% cheaper than a natural diamond of the same size and quality. That price gap allows buyers to opt for a larger, more dazzling stone without breaking ...
The ring, which is rumored to be from Tiffany & Co, features a large white diamond set on an incredibly chunky gold band. The style is a move away from traditional delicate engagement jewelry and ...