The first mention of diamonds
Diamonds are mentioned in writing for the first time in the Torah. They are named as the sixth stone in the Choshen HaMishpat – the Jewish High Priest’s breastplate.
Diamonds’ central role
Over the years, diamonds have played a key role in the business dealings of many Jewish communities, giving way to an international industry and the Israeli Diamond Exchange. Diamonds have been a source of joy, creativity, and export. Likewise, the Torah is Judaism’s primary gift to humanity.
A parable for creation
The Torah describes the creation of the world. Diamonds, too, are a creative substance, made from black carbon transformed into light-bearing matter. Their metamorphosis echoes the concept of yesh m’ayin.
Transformative potential
Both diamonds and the Torah are Divine and transformative. The Torah works through its sacred letters; diamonds through their interaction with light.
Complementary unity
Women, guardians of diamond light. Men, guardians of Torah sanctity. The unity of masculine and feminine "yin and yang " is symbolized by the Diamond Bible.
Inner light
Both the Torah and diamonds function in the dimension of light. Torah studies reveal inner truths through "Orayta"; diamonds through physical polishing.
The depth within
Diamonds and the Torah hide profound secrets of light, waiting for deep contemplation and discovery.
Ultimate impact
The Torah has transformed humanity spiritually. Diamonds, materially. Both arouse reverence, each in their own domain.
Existential shift
The Torah teaches the spiritual overcomes the material. The diamond embodies this—transforming matter into light, bridging spirit and substance.
Sacred letters
The Hebrew word יהלום (Yahalom) is formed from the letters of אלוהים (Elohim). This is a testament to letters as carriers of divine creation.
Written by Ronen Priewer
