ART PLUS Issue #8

To Yakutia for Diamonds A long time ago God was flying above Yakutia and his hands froze, which caused him to drop all his treasures. According to a Yakut legend, this is the reason why these lands are so rich in minerals, precious stones and non-ferrous metals. The main wealth of the republic is diamonds, “the magic gems of fire”. It is for a reason that it is called a “Diamond Yakutia” – one third of its territory is diamond, which is around 980 thousand km 2 . According to experts, raw diamond here is one of the best in the world and costs more than in other countries. The gem diamonds of Yakutian deposits are normally quite clear, with good preservation of crystals, completely colorless or with a slight brownish, lemon or yellowish color. From the plain diamond crystals the masters create shining diamonds playing all colors of life, which amaze with their glow and splendor. 2014 march - april art plus