The Glittering World of Gems: Dazzling Diamonds

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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