New scientific research reveals diamonds aren’t forever
But before diamond lovers around the world start to panic, he is quick to note that the rate of evaporation is very small and not noticeable under normal conditions. In fact, even under very bright UV conditions, such as intense sunlight or under a UV tanning lamp, it would take approximately the age of the universe – about 10 billion years – to see an observable distance, he said.
The findings not only provide clues about the long-term stability of diamonds, but also have broad implications for future research.
