The differences between South African American diamonds and ordinary diamonds are: different places of origin, different characteristics and different sources.

First, the origins are different.

1, South African American diamond: The origin of South African American diamond is "South Africa" at the southernmost tip of the African continent, and its output ranks fifth in the world.

2. Ordinary diamonds: More than 30 countries in the world have diamond resources, and diamonds are produced all over the world. The five countries with the highest output are Australia, Zaire, Botswana, Russia and South Africa.

Second, the characteristics are different.

1, South African American diamond: South African American diamond is characterized by good texture and large volume, 50% of which can reach the gem level, and its output value has always been in the forefront of the world.

2. Ordinary diamonds: Ordinary diamonds are characterized by high hardness, glitter, strong dispersion, luster and large amount of reflected light.

Third, the sources are different.

1, South Africa's American diamonds: South Africa's American diamonds were sent to the ground by the eruption of Kimberlite volcano in South Africa, and most of them were located in a rock tube called Kimberlite.

2. Ordinary diamonds: Ordinary diamonds are formed under the conditions of high pressure and high temperature in the deep part of the earth, and are hidden in underground lava formed by magma ejected from various places.