Past: Diamonds Unearthed

Diamonds did not always go hand-in-hand with love and marriage. In fact, it’s only in the last century that they became an engagement ring staple, and the reason why is pretty unromantic. So how exactly did these stones go from just a pricey status symbol to an indispensable part of the marriage ritual? And how does their popularity continue to outshine their dark origins? Join us as Dr. Adam Criblez, history professor at Southeast Missouri State University, answers these questions and more in this multifaceted presentation.

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