How Is a Diamond Made? The Process of Mining, Cutting, and Polishing [ID0617]

Diamonds may look small and sparkly, but their journey is anything but simple. In this video, we trace the incredible story of diamonds—from their formation deep beneath the Earth’s surface to the intense mining process that brings them up, and finally to the precise cutting and polishing that turns rough stones into brilliant gems.

We’ll explore how diamonds are formed under extreme heat and pressure, how volcanic forces carry them closer to the surface, and how modern mining operations locate and extract them. Then, we dive into the careful craftsmanship behind diamond cutting and polishing, where a single decision can change a stone’s value forever.

Whether you’re curious about geology, fascinated by how things are made, or just wondering what really goes into creating a diamond, this is the full story behind one of the world’s most iconic materials.

Shout out to  ‪@tamilkeerthi‬ for suggesting the topic, thank you!

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:03 – Diamonds Before They Were Diamonds
01:09 – How Diamonds Form Deep Inside the Earth
02:24 – Volcanic Eruptions and Kimberlite Pipes
03:35 – How Diamonds Are Found and Mined
04:48 – Separating Diamonds from Rock
05:55 – Cutting Rough Diamonds
06:56 – Polishing and Creating Brilliance
07:52 – A Stone with a Billion-Year Journey

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