As we know, diamonds are one of the hardest materials on the Earth with a solid rating of 10.0 on the Mohs scale. However, how they originate is still a mystery for many. 

Contrary to the popular assumption, diamonds are NOT made from coal. It’s time that we break the common myth surrounding diamonds; that diamonds are the result of coal evolving inside the Earth under extreme heat and pressure. In reality, diamonds are much older than the Earth’s plant material, the primary ingredient for coal creation. 

So, how do these glistening gemstones originate? 

Simply put, when carbon deposits inside the crust of Earth are subject to extreme heat and temperature, it results in the formation of diamonds. In this process, some stones may take shape in a matter of days while others may take millions and billions of years to materialise.