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TIL out of all gemstones, diamonds are the most common

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TIL out of all gemstones, diamonds are the most common

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Today I Learned@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

Are diamonds really rare? Myths and misconceptions about diamonds #diamonds

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Diamonds are popular gemstones surrounded by popular misconceptions. We'll tell you how they became so prized and debunk some of those diamond myths, too.

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They also use them in high-end watches as tiny bearings for the movements IIRC
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  Correct, if a watch says 17 or 21 jewels that’s what they’re referring to. Although unlike the lens they’re typically a reddish color.
  
  *The red is from them being ruby not sapphire.

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