The diamond tattoo serves many different purposes, some hold symbolic meaning and some represent divine beauty. Most of us have heard, owned, or seen diamonds in our lifetime at some point. When we think about diamonds, we think about wealth and fashion. Diamonds are used in all kinds of different types of jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, earrings. and necklaces. Some people wear diamonds under their skin, having their skin cut and diamonds placed just under the skin lines. Diamonds are considered to be a "girl's best friend" and they are often given as gifts. Diamonds have decorated all types of royal crowns and ancient crowns.
The word "diamond" is Greek in origin and symbolizes "invincible". These meaning is associated with the diamond because it is an indestructible earth metal. No matter what you do to a diamond, it can't be destroyed. Diamonds are created from massive weight weighing down on carbon deposits, which is basically old plants and trees. This is a similar process to how coal is made as well. One of the earliest reports of diamonds came around 400B.C.in India. In modern times, most diamonds come from Africa.
When we think about diamonds, we often associate it to wealth because of the value of this precious metal. Diamonds are commonly used in fashion shows on models. Diamonds have resulted in famous quotes that are commonly used to represent inner beauty, such as a "diamond in the rough". Diamonds appear rough on the outside when it is first mined, but once it is polished, the diamond shines and its beauty is revealed. Many different tattoo designs are often associated to this famous quote and it can hold symbolic meaning to the wearer of such a tattoo. To the tattoo wearer, this type of tattoo can represent "inner beauty". It could be used to embrace the old saying, "true beauty is found on the inside".
Some people consider diamonds as a sign of power. The diamond is very valuable and multiple diamonds may represent wealth and value. Diamonds are considered to be power because of their high value. Diamonds are heavily sought after and some people will do anything to get their hands on them. If you have ever watched the movie "Blood Diamond", it gives you a first look at the negative side of mining diamonds. There are places on this earth where diamonds are mined and you could be killed for entering these unrestricted areas. This is where we get the term blood diamond for. It represents the blood that is shed from diamonds. People often try to steal the diamonds in these mines and if they are caught, they can possibly die for it. According to definition, the blood diamond refers to diamonds mined in a war zone that are sold to finance insurgency. In most cases, the war is fought because of the diamonds.
As I stated earlier, some diamond tattoo designs are often associated with famous quotes or personal quotes. These quotes may be placed on ribbons or banners. They can also be inked inside the diamond tattoo designs or on the outside of the design. The diamond is also used as a birthstone as well. Some diamond tattoos may be used to represent the month a person was born. Diamonds can be portrayed in cross tattoos and on crown tattoos also. Some people get diamonds placed just under the skin and wear them as a tattoo in that sense, but most people get it tattooed. Another popular design that people use the diamond tattoo is by having the first letter of their name inked in and having diamonds on or around the letter. Some people may decide to get their partner's first letter tattooed on them. These are just a few of the many different designs that are used.
The diamond and flower tattoo is a diamond tattoo design that is more common then not. The meaning for this tattoo varies from people to people. Most designs like this include the rose and diamond. Both the rose and diamond tattoo symbolize love. This tattoo can represent everlasting love or a strong love. You can associate the diamond with multiple things, such as skulls, flowers, rings, crowns, crosses, hearts, and shine. The shine refers to the glimmer the diamonds often gives off when it is shining.
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