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When were the first diamonds in history recorded?
When were the first diamonds in history recorded?
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Broken]In summary, the existence of diamonds can be traced back to at least 3,000 years ago in India, although it is possible that it dates back even further. Evidence suggests that diamonds were known and mined in India long before they were recorded in written history, with the diamond mining industry likely being twice as old as what is commonly believed.
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In the big inning.
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Wolram,wolram said:
Not sure, but about a month ago astronomers found the first diamond planet, https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=524601&highlight=diamond".
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Wiki says the following and gives a reference:
wiki said:
Hershey, W. (1940). The Book of Diamonds. New York: HEarth'side Press. pp. 22–28. ISBN 1-4179-7715-9.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond"
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Which means they are prehistoric in origin and were likely recorded as soon as writing was invented.
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In my opinion, the wiki article exagerates what is written in Hershey's book.
Emphasis mine. The meaning of the bold text is different from wiki's "most likely".W. Hershey said:
http://books.google.com/books?printsec=frontcover&id=35eij1e1al8C#v=onepage&q&f=false"
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1. When were the first diamonds discovered?
The first recorded discovery of diamonds dates back to around 4th century BC in India.
2. Who discovered the first diamonds?
The first diamonds were most likely discovered by ancient Indian civilizations, but the exact person or group is unknown.
3. How were diamonds used in ancient times?
In ancient times, diamonds were primarily used for decorative purposes, such as adorning jewelry and clothing. They were also believed to have healing and protective powers.
4. When did diamonds become valuable and highly sought after?
Diamonds became highly valued and sought after in the 15th century during the Renaissance period. They were considered a symbol of wealth and power.
5. How have diamond mining and trade evolved over time?
In ancient times, diamonds were primarily found in India and traded along the Silk Road. In the 18th and 19th centuries, diamond mining and trade expanded to South Africa, and now diamonds are mined and traded globally.
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