History and legends
The etymology of the name diamond comes from the Latin "diamas" meaning magnet. It is derived from the ancient Greek "adamas" designating that which is indomitable, indestructible. According to the philosopher Theophrastus Greek botanist and naturalist (371 BC - 322 AD) BC), he attributes the origin of the diamond name to to the "adamas" or "adimas".
In India, about 4,000 years ago BC, the history of diamonds begins. It is found as ornaments on religious objects. He had the reputation of serving as and warriors wore them when they went to war. battles. The diamond repelled spirits of evil and all spells evil.
Later, as early as the 15th century century, diamonds were also used on crowns. kings and queens. Diamonds were and into the early 18th century, it was mined in India, the only source of diamonds then known. But the mines ran out and new deposits were sought. We discovered the Brazilian mines, which were exhausted in 150 years operation.
Then, minerals diamonds are discovered in South Africa as early as the end of the 19th century and are, to this day, still exploited.
Composition and properties of diamond yellow
Best diamonds are colorless. However, this This incredible gem comes in a variety of colors, such as blue, grey, pink, yellow, and red. even black. Diamonds, whatever their colour has the highest hardness on the market. the Mohs scale, which means that only one diamond can scratch a diamond. Its crystalline is cubic.
The yellow diamond owes its color to the nitrogen content in its composition. The more nitrogen it contains, the brighter its color. vivid. Yellow diamonds are not so rare than pink or blue diamonds. They are very in demand and highly appreciated. These gemstones benefit from the qualities of yellow and red stones properties of diamond.
The incredible Tiffany Yellow Diamond, diamond from legend
In 1877, at Kimberley in South Africa, miners discover a fabulous yellow diamond weighing 287.42 carats in the rough. Charles Lewis Tiffany, nicknamed "King of Diamonds" acquires it, a year after its discovery, for the sum of 18,000 $.
The yellow diamond is then sent to Paris to be carved and becomes a a fabulous 128.54-carat diamond with 82 facets.
For many years, this diamond will be transported from museum to museum or displayed in the store window of the Tiffany store. Then, in 1957, it was set and worn by Mrs Mary Whitehouse. However, it was in 1961 that he came to the attention of the public public, thanks to actress Audrey Hepburn, who takes it to the neck.
In 2018, it's still the to see this incredible yellow diamonds, since it will be worn by the star Lady Gaga at the release of her film "A star is born". In short, for 141 years, only three women were able to wear this piece unique in three settings different.
The main deposits are located in in South Africa and Australia, etc.
The benefits of yellow diamonds at lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Yellow diamonds represent joy and happiness. Its beautiful color is associated with sunlight. This a magnificent gemstone that radiates serenity and energy. It brings optimism and confidence in the future. It develops imagination and encourages creativity.
But it's also a excellent stone for new beginnings in life, whether sentimental or emotional. professional. It gives the necessary energy and protects against harmful influences, such as envy, jealousy and the meanness.
Yellow diamonds possess the the ability to absorb negativity and into positivity. It makes clearer thinking and to keep the confused thoughts. Its bearer continues to move forward in life while managing problems.
This yellow stone generates strength to overcome difficulties and achieve its objectives. It offers mental strength in times of crisis adversity. This allows the wearer to bounce back learn from your experiences, both good and bad bad. He always finds a way to to free ourselves from certain daily.
Wearing a yellow diamond eliminates anxiety and worry. It frees its wearer from anxiety and gives you greater self-confidence and him. This makes it easier for him to open up to shows empathy and respect for others. compassion.
Benefits for your health physical
Yellow diamonds are renowned to restore energy and vitality to its wearer. It has a booster effect and helps combat stress. As such, it frees tensions.
This incredible stone a healthy lifestyle, with a healthy lifestyle. balanced diet and exercise physical activity. It reduces problems related to junk food and can be associated with a diet food.
It facilitates good traffic of fluids.
Yellow diamonds and signs astrological associates
Yellow diamonds have benefits and virtues acting on the whole of the zodiac. However, sometimes that he develops affinities with certain astrological signs. These include for the following signs :
- Lion : symbol of royalty, power and glory. This sign represents nobility, pride and the vanity. Wearing a yellow diamond overcome the difficulties encountered and to achieve its objectives, while providing mental strength. This sign likes to evolve in luxury, parties and leisure. He never never goes unnoticed and is often surrounded. He is very generous with his customers. his entourage. He has an annoying habit of talking on behalf of everyone. He can be authoritarian, tyrannical, even violent. Brilliant and passionate, he's got a strong will. and fierce ambition both in his life at work and in his personal projects. Proud and determined, he likes to do things in a big way. A hard worker, he is organized and makes sure you never run out of money: the professional success is essential for him. Often friendly and courteous, he is used to to be obeyed, and he can't stand it when people contradicts him. In love, he burns with desire and passion. He tends to reassure his ego by multiplying his conquests. He always needs to be loved and can't stand solitude. As he matured, he sought to found a family. Be careful not to tire him: he could go elsewhere ;
- Sagittarius : symbol intellectual evolution, studies and philosophy. This sign represents knowledge, religion and theology. Wearing a yellow diamond brings joy, happiness, serenity and energy. Then he develops his imagination and creativity. This sign is often jovial, pleasant and enjoyable. He likes to travel abroad and needs to have a job that gives him his freedom. He can't stay locked in an office. Very optimistic, he hates routine and needs to multiply projects. Sometimes he finds it hard to keep commitments. He's a very lucky man. He often has a great sense of humor, enthusiasm and curiosity. Often provocative, sometimes even insolent, it is a great deal of frankness and may lack diplomacy. However, he can also demonstrate hypocrisy if it serves his interests. He has a keen sense of competition to come first. In love, he needs to idealize the other. He or she needs a partner who likes to move. He tends to like a true libertine, who loves foraging. In fact, it has a double personality: either he shows himself as a or in search of the big one. love ;
- Verseau : symbol modernity, liberty and freedom. brotherhood. This sign represents the new technologies, originality and altruism. Wearing a yellow diamond frees him from his his anxieties and worries, while at the same time providing self-assurance and self-confidence him. Highly unconventional and independent, he refuses to act like everyone else. He dreams of a more egalitarian world where the distribution of knowledge would be generalized. He has often very utopian ideas and revolutionaries. Recognized as a sign of intelligence and the future, he has ideas for reforming society. Invested a highly-developed social sense, it is able to do a great deal to help someone in his in need. He likes to get involved humanitarian associations, because misery touches him deeply. He often lives in his thoughts and it is difficult to cerner. Be careful, as it can be dry, intolerant, even proud. He has a superficial, which can be annoying and he tends to do too much. He lacks discipline and this can him into trouble, especially in the business world. professional. In love, he refuses to live a passionate relationship and prefers to have story of friendship and love. He is very afraid of lose their freedom and can be unfaithful. He needs an independent partner who will not no questions asked. He prefers pacs to marriage.
Yellow diamonds and chakras
Yellow diamonds help to balancing the plexus chakra solar. This chakra is located above navel and dorsal D11 and D12. Often represented by a yellow lotus, it symbolizes self-esteem, openness towards others.
The solar plexus chakra balanced, gives confidence to its wearer. He succeeds in achieving his objectives. Often cheerful, warm and open, he has a great sense of humour. respect for him and for others.
The solar plexus chakra unbalanced, too open, makes the person proud, hate-filled, angry. She is obsessed with dieting, works a lot too much. She's not interested in other people. authoritarian and manipulative.
The solar plexus chakra unbalanced, closed prevents the person to express her emotions. She lacks fighting spirit, ambition and a lack of doesn't know how to assert herself. She is often sickly shy, submissive and self-effacing. She can't overcome the difficulties of the life.
Maintenance, purification and diamond refill yellow
Since extraction to your home, your yellow diamond will not could neither purify nor recharge at using the elements of nature, such as water, sun or earth. Handled from many times, he must have been in contact with with varying degrees of influence harmful.
As soon as he joined the your home, it is essential to carry out its purification and recharging. Operations are to be carried out at least once per month or after use in lithotherapy.
Dive in your yellow diamond in a clear glass filled with spring water for about 2 hours. Dry gently with a soft cloth. For a lighter purification, you can use a Tibetan bowl or the fumigation technique with sage white.
Drop off your yellow diamond in the afternoon sun for 3 hours. You can also recharge it in a geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours. hours.