The story of a diamond is as transparent as it’s ever been in human history. Ironically, there is still a lot of mystery and allure into what makes a diamond, a diamond, and how we got to where we are today. Furthermore, with the popularity of synthetic or lab-grown diamonds and diamond simulant alternatives on the rise, it is worth taking a look at how remarkable, long and arduous the journey of a mined diamond truly is. Truly the oldest thing we will ever hold in our hands. Enjoy and appreciate this unique historical journey of a diamond told with the help of hand drawn illustrations.