Long before the diamond was a symbol of love, it was a symbol of war. The Ancient Greeks called it "Adamas," which means "The Unconquerable."

Product Highlights:

• The Stone: 3 billion years of history. This Black Diamond absorbs light like a void. It is left uncut and wild to show its true nature as the hardest material on Earth.
• History: India was the first place on earth where diamonds were mined, and for over a thousand years, the only one. The ancient Indians called them vajra, thunderbolt. They believed lightning created them when it struck the earth. Kings wore diamond-studded breastplates into battle, and priests kept uncut stones in temples for rituals. They believed diamonds should never be cut, that shaping them would destroy their power. Roman soldiers carried diamonds as talismans, believing they drove away fear. In the Middle Ages, men wore them on the left side, closest to the heart, for protection against enemies.
• The Belief: In modern crystal practice, black diamond is a root chakra stone, associated with grounding, mental clarity, and absorbing negative energy. In ancient India, diamonds that were left uncut were considered more powerful than shaped ones, because the natural form was believed to keep its energy intact. Whether you take that literally or simply find it fascinating, the theme hasn't changed in thousands of years: this stone protects.

Our pieces are made with natural gemstones; slight variations in color, size, and pattern may occur.