KidHaven Publishing The Glittering World of Gems By Lorraine Harrison Dazzling Diamonds
Diamonds are found in beautiful necklaces and rings but where do they come from before that These shiny gemstones form deep inside the earth Diamonds are a crystal form of the element carbon which is one of Earth’s most common elements However only a small amount of carbon forms diamonds Diamonds form when carbon is under high heat and pressure for a long time It takes billions of years for diamonds to form in the earth 4 From the Earth to the Jewelry Store Diamonds move closer to Earth’s surface after a volcano erupts or explodes Mining for Facts
It takes a lot of work to make a diamond that comes from the earth look like the shiny diamonds seen in jewelry stores 5
