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Some human, about 6,000 years ago according to some estimates, picked up a shiny rock, probably an alluvial diamond -- washed away from its volcanic-pipe source by water -- and based on its look and the ultimate discovery that the stone was extremely hard, started the human love affair with diamonds.

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Diamonds were first discovered in India, with evidence of their use in jewelry dating back to around the 4th century BC. They were initially found in riverbeds and later mined from primary deposits. The allure of diamonds spread as they became associated with wealth, status, and royalty.

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