I Found These Weird Diamond Myths Online

During the ancient times, diamonds were so much more than exquisite pieces of jewellery. They symbolized deep values and sentiments and were packed with mystery. Diamonds have always fascinated people with their sparkle and shine. But some have gone so overboard with their theories about diamonds that it is borderline hilarious. Here are some myths about diamond from the not-so-recent history:

1. In ancient India, Krishna, an Indian divinity, bestowed a diamond, the Syamantaka Mani, to his love Radha. It reflected her beauty as it shone in the moonlight. Many believe this Syamantaka diamond was the famous Kohinoor diamond.

2. In 3000 BC, during the time of the Pharaohs, diamonds were placed at the centre of the Egyptian emblem ‘ankh’ (Cross with a loop at the apex). This is because diamonds represented the sun which was a symbol of valour and truth.

3. The ancient Romans and the Greek believed that diamonds were tears of God and are fragments of fallen stars. Well known philosopher, Plato, believed that diamonds were alive and manifested astronomical spirits.

4. Diamonds were also considered as the ‘miracle stone’. They were known to heal physical and mental illness by just being placed on the body. They were also an antidote for poison. It became clear that diamonds are not meant for consumption in any form when Pope Clement died due to ingesting a medicine that was made from diamond dust.

5. Warriors wore diamond-studded breastplates as they were believed to have magical powers beyond human understanding. It was also used to judge between the innocent and the guilty as it would sparkle or darken to give the verdict.

These are a few weird Diamond myths that didn’t make sense then, and don’t make sense now. But this goes to show that there are a lot of myths revolving around a lot of things even today. How many of them do you think might be true?