gem stone
Unicode: 1F48E
Description
A dazzling, faceted diamond, typically depicted in a brilliant cut with multiple facets that reflect light. It usually appears as clear or light blue/grey.
Group:
Objects > clothing
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents luxury, wealth, beauty, preciousness, engagement, marriage and everlasting love.
Backstory
The diamond emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Diamonds have been valued for centuries as symbols of enduring love and wealth.
Usage Examples
- Expressing luxury: 'Living a diamond life! 💎'
- Celebrating an engagement: 'She said yes! 💎❤️'
- Referring to something precious or high quality: 'This car is a real diamond! 💎'
- Used in jewelry or fashion: 'My new diamond necklace! 💎✨'
Cultural Differences
Jewelry industry:
Symbolizes precious gemstones and engagement rings in Western cultures
Indian culture:
Represents traditional adornment and auspicious stones in jewelry
Business contexts:
Used metaphorically to indicate high-value items or premium quality
Gaming/RPGs:
Represents valuable loot or in-game currency in some video games
Ancient beliefs:
Associated with protective properties and healing powers in some traditions