Did Ian Fleming choose the emblematic moniker 007 for his character James Bond, knowing its relation to diamonds? Years ago, watching a History Channel program about diamonds, I learned that .007 ounces=1 carat. The fictional secret agent may not have been named with diamonds in mind, yet the stories Ian Fleming wrote and the character he created highlight Bond’s value to MI6 (British foreign intelligence). The Value of Diamonds “Diamond Cutting: How It’s Made” aired on The History Channel (cir. 2007). The maximum value of diamonds depends on Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. Cut is considered the most important of the ”Four C’s.” Diamonds are rare crystals, the hardest substance…