Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Meaning unbreakable in ancient Greek, diamonds are surely the most recognized and sought-after gemstones in the world both for their physical properties and aesthetic value. While having many industrial applications, diamonds are best known for their use in jewelry, especially in engagement rings, as status symbols and in case of blood diamonds, also the driving force behind dictators and revolutionary entities. Learn more about diamonds, their properties, many various types and applications, as well as the dark side of the diamond trade in this book.