Photographs: Reuters
Mankind has always attempted to define and illustrate the beauty of diamonds in so many words.
Films have been made, novels have been written and songs have been shared to define the lustre of these most coveted gemstones.
Value of a diamond is measured on the basis of four cs -- carat, cut, colour, and clarity.
In India, most diamond mines were depleted decades ago and the country is no longer a source for rough diamonds.
However, the country has one active diamond mine at Panna, in Madhya Pradesh, which is run by the state-owned National Mineral Development Corporation.
We present here some stunning photographs of diamonds from across the world. The selection is random.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
Renowned "Karat chef" Angelito Araneta Jr. places African diamonds on top of pearls to re-create his Guiness World Record for most expensive sushi in Manila.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
An employee holds a ruby and diamond flower brooch during an auction preview at Christie's in London.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
An employee holds a 34.05 carat rectangular-cut diamond ring during an auction preview at Christie's.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
An employee holds a Belle Epoque diamond and emerald neckace during an auction preview at Christie's in London.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Alessandro Garofalo/Reuters
Mattia Cielo's jewels are showcased in a downtown store in Milan.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Christian Hartmann/Reuters
A Hublot employee shows the new 5 Million Dollar Diamond Watch during a news conference at Baselworld fair in Basel.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Mike Segar/Reuters
An emerald and diamond pendant and necklace by Bvlgari priced between $2.5 million to $3.5 million, which was a gift from Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Bobby Yip/Reuters
Jewelleries are on display inside a Graff Diamonds store at Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Jumana El Heloueh/Reuters
A staff of a jewellery store places a diamond in the window display at Gold and Diamond Park, a shopping mall that specialises in gold and diamond retailing in Dubai.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters
La Peregrina, a pearl, diamond, ruby and cultured pearl necklace by Cartier, given to Elizabeth Taylor by her fifth husband Richard Burton is displayed at the Christie's auction house in Paris.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters
A 33.19 carats diamond ring given to Elizabeth Taylor by her fifth husband Richard Burton is displayed at the Christie's auction house in Paris.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Michael Buholzer/Reuters
A model poses with a necklace diamond parure during a media preview in Geneva.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Jumana El Heloueh/Reuters
A diamond jewellery set is pictured at Christie's auction of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters
Victoria's Secret 2011 Fantasy Treasure Bra is seen in New York.
The bra, designed by London Jewelers, contains 142 carats of diamonds in addition to pearls, citrines and aquamarines and is valued at $2.5 million.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Fred Prouser/Reuters
A 33.19 carats diamond ring given to Elizabeth Taylor by her fifth husband Richard Burton.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters
A Christie's employee is reflected in a mirror as she models The Rosebery pearl and diamond tiara and bracelet at Christie's in London.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Fadi Alassaad/Reuters
'The Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse' is seen on displayed at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition.
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IMAGES: Dazzling diamonds from across the globe
Photographs: Paolo Bona/Reuters
Diamond jewelleries are displayed in Faraone's jewellery downtown in Milan.
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