The fact world does not know

Before the British attempted to colonize India, this was the land of enchantment & mystery. It was known for its rich resources, minerals & vegetable as well as a deep spiritual heritage. Diamonds were plentiful in India prior to the 19th century.& they were found along the banks & rivers of this exotic locale even though today they are absent. other deposits of diamonds had yet to be discovered & for that reason India became synonymous with diamonds & their magical & mystical lore.
The first diamonds came from INDIA. And for centuries , India was the only place one could find these precious stones.