What is a diamond?

“The diamond has been always esteemed the rarest stone, and the most precious of all: among the ancients it was called the stone of reconciliation.”— Lewis Vertoman

Both beautiful and rare, diamonds have been an eternal focus of fascination (see Jack Ogden’s Diamonds: An Early History of the King of Gems). For a visual tour de force, explore the Natural Diamond Vouncil’s Diamonds: Diamonds’ Stories. We look forward to celebrating a glittering month to come.