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 Theophrastus, Greek philosopher, botanist and naturalist (371 B.C. - 322 B.C.), he attributes the origin of the name diamond to the derivatives "adamas" or "adimas".
In India, around 4,000 B.C., begins the history of diamonds. It can be found as ornamentation on religious objects. He had the reputation for serving as good luck charms and warriors wore them in battle. The the diamond repelled evil spirits and all evil spells.
Later, as early as the 15th century, we find the on the crowns of kings and queens. Diamonds were highly sought-after, and until the At the beginning of the 18th century, it was mined in India, the only known source of diamonds at the time. But the mines were exhausted and the search began new deposits. The mines were discovered which were sold out in 150 years. years of operation.
Then, diamond minerals are discovered in South Africa as early as the late 19th century century and are, to this day, still exploited.
Diamond composition and properties yellow
The most famous diamonds are colorless. However, this incredible gem available in various colors, such as blue, gray, pink, yellow and even black. The diamond, regardless of its color, has the highest hardness on the Mohs scale, which means that only a diamond can scratch a diamond. Its crystal system is cubic.
Yellow diamonds owe their color to their high in its composition. The more it contains of nitrogen, the brighter its color. Diamonds are not as rare as diamonds. pink or blue. They are in great demand and appreciated. These gemstones benefit from qualities and properties of yellow stones diamond.
The incredible Tiffany Yellow Diamond of legend
In 1877, in Kimberley, South Africa, some miners discover a fabulous yellow diamond the weight is 287.42 carats gross. Charles Lewis Tiffany, nicknamed "King of Diamonds" in fact the acquisition, a year after its discovery, for the sum of $18,000.
The yellow diamond is then sent to Paris to be cut into a fabulous diamond 128.54 carats, with 82 facets.
For many years, this diamond will be transported from museum to museum or exhibited in the store window of the Tiffany store. Then in 1957, set and worn by Madame Mary Whitehouse. However, it was in 1961 that he will become a household name, thanks to the actress Audrey Hepburn, who wears it around her neck.
In 2018, it's cinema again that makes it possible to see this incredible yellow diamond again, since it will be worn by star Lady Gaga at the the release of his film "A star is born". Visit In short, for 141 years, only three women were able to display this unique piece in three different settings.
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The benefits of yellow diamonds in lithotherapy
Psychological benefits
Yellow diamonds represent joy and happiness. happiness. Its beautiful color is associated with sunlight. This magnificent gem diffuses serenity and energy. It provides optimism and confidence towards the future. It develops imagination and a stimulus to creativity.
Besides, it's an excellent stone for new beginnings in life, whether it be either sentimental or professional. It gives you the energy you need and protects negative influences, such as envy, anger and jealousy and malice.
Yellow diamonds have the ability absorb negativity and transform it in positivity. It makes ideas and keep thoughts away confused. Its carrier continues to move forward in life while managing problems.
This yellow stone generates the strength of overcome the difficulties encountered and achieve its objectives. It offers a beautiful mental strength in times of adversity. His This allows the carrier to bounce back and take advantage of experiences, good or bad. He always finds a way to free itself from some everyday problems.
Wearing a yellow diamond suppresses anxiety and worry. It frees his anxiety and brings him more self-confidence. As a result, he opens up more easily to others, demonstrates empathy and compassion.
Physical benefits
Yellow diamonds are reputed to restore energy and vitality to its wearer. It has a booster effect and helps combat against stress. It releases tensions.
This incredible stone creates a good a healthy lifestyle, with a balanced diet and active lifestyle physical. It reduces problems related to junk food and can be combined with a diet food.
It facilitates the proper circulation of fluids.
Yellow diamonds and astrological signs associated
Yellow diamonds have many benefits and advantages. virtues acting on all the natives of the zodiac. However, it sometimes develops affinities with certain astrological signs. This is particularly true of the following signs :
- Lion: symbol of the royalty, power and glory. This sign represents nobility, pride and 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 has 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 amiable 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 of 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 of the modernity, freedom and fraternity. This sign represents new technologies, originality and altruism. Wearing a yellow diamond frees him from his anxieties and his worries while providing him with self-confidence. Very non-conformist and independent, he refuses to act like everyone else. He dreams of a egalitarian world where the spread of knowledge would be widespread. He has often very utopian and revolutionary ideas. Recognized as a sign of intelligence and future, he has many ideas for reforming the society. Invested with a strong social developed, it is able to do a great deal to help someone around him in need. He likes to get involved in associations because human misery touches his heart. deeply. He often lives in his thoughts and it's hard to put your finger on it. Be careful, because can be dry, intolerant, even, proud. He has a superficial side that can and he tends to overdo it. He lack of discipline, which can lead to trouble, especially in the workplace. Visit love, he refuses to live a passionate relationship and prefers to have a story of friendship in love. He's very afraid of losing his freedom and can be unfaithful. He needs a independent partner, who will not pose any question. He prefers pacs to marriage.
Yellow diamonds and the chakras
Yellow diamonds aid balance solar plexus chakra. This chakra is located above the navel and at the level of the dorsal D11 and D12. Often represented by a yellow lotus, symbolizing self-esteem, openness to others.
The balanced solar plexus chakra gives confidence to its wearer. He succeeds to achieve their goals. Often joyful, warm, open and has great respect for himself and for others.
The unbalanced solar plexus chakra, too open, makes the person proud, hate-filled, angry. She is obsessed by diets, works too much. She is not interested in others, shows authoritarian and manipulative.
The unbalanced solar plexus chakra, prevents the person from expressing emotions. She is sorely lacking in and ambition, and doesn't know how to to assert herself. She is often shy sickly, submissive and self-effacing. She is unable to overcome life's difficulties.
Maintenance, purification and diamond refill yellow
From its extraction to your home, your yellow diamond could neither purify, nor recharge with the help of elements of nature, such as water, the sun or earth. Handled many times, it has necessarily come into contact with influences more or less harmful.
As soon as it arrives in your home, it will it is essential to proceed with its purification and to recharge it. The following operations are required at least once a month or after for use in lithotherapy.
Plunge your yellow diamond into a glass filled with spring water for about 2 hours. Dry gently with with a soft cloth. For a lighter purification, you can use a Tibetan bowl or the fumigation technique with white sage.
Drop your yellow diamond in direct sunlight in the afternoon for 3 hours. You can also also recharge it in an amethyst geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours hours.
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