(brides.com) - Yay, you're engaged! You found the love of a lifetime—and of course the diamond engagement ring of your dreams! And while you could make a list a mile along of everything that makes your fiancé special, there are plenty of amazing facts we bet you didn't know about that diamond on your finger. If you've ever found yourself asking “how did this rock become a brilliant, sparkling diamond that made its way to my finger?”, you've come to the right place. The ancient Greeks believed diamonds were tears of the Gods fallen from the sky, and while we seriously wish that were true, we set out to get to the bottom of how the modern-day diamond came to be. “Diamonds are truly a miracle of nature” says Grant Mobley, Diamond Expert at Pluczenik. “What most people don’t know is how many factors have to align just perfectly for a diamond to form and come close to the surface of the earth in order for us to enjoy them.” Are you ready to find out why that sparkler on your ring is even more special than you thought? Here, 5 true facts about diamonds we still can't believe!
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