The diamond in your ring might be forever but the gems on Diamond Beach in Iceland are fleeting.
The ice diamonds on the black beach are chunks of ice that float down from nearby Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, part of Vatnajokull glacier national park. ( Are you getting your head around the names?) The ice comes from Breidamerkurjokull glacier. Huge blocks of ice, more than 1,000 years old break away from the glacier and float into the lagoon, then out to sea.
The lagoon is littered with enormous bits of glacier.
If the day had been clear we may have taken to the water in a boat, but it was raining and windy so we passed on that.
Ice diamonds are washed onto the black beach where the sparkling blue, white and transparent ice chunks form gorgeous sculptures. Some are made smooth by the ocean waves and some are rough diamonds. Strolling through a field of diamonds is a delight.
As with many things in Iceland, you will not be alone for the Diamond beach experience. Don’t be put off by that, wandering among diamond ice is magical.
Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon is in South Iceland beside ring-road 1. It is a must see in Iceland.
Absolutely beautiful …….paul has always wanted to visit there and after seeing your photos I might jump on his wagon……
By: sealights99 on June 12, 2017
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Iceland is spectacular! I recommend a visit soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 12, 2017
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The contrast between the black volcanic beach and those incredibly beautiful ice chunks is superb! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
By: Mulino Dominillo on June 12, 2017
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Photos don’t do this justice unfortunately. A bit more sunshine would have helped the ice to sparkle a bit more. You really do need to be there to appreciate the amazing spectacle.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 12, 2017
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Was Just amazing well worth the trip.
By: Kirsi Säde on June 12, 2017
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Iceland is fabulous…I’m glad we came.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 12, 2017
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We never made it that far round when we went but will definitely go there when we go back next year (couldn’t stay away any longer). Some really lovely pics there too. Really nice post 👍🏻
By: frompillartoposts on June 12, 2017
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Iceland is fabulous. It deserves a repeat visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 13, 2017
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Your photos are fabulous, and it looks spectacular. Lucky you getting to see them.
By: Karen on June 12, 2017
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My son visited a few years ago and took some great photos on a sunny autumn day.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 13, 2017
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I imagine one could spend hours looking into those beautiful diamonds and i imagine, too, that they are changing almost imperceptibly all the time. What stories they could tell.
By: Jan on June 12, 2017
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Talking ice…what a good idea.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 13, 2017
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Looks fabulous. You’re putting spellcheck to the test with those Icelandic names!
By: kathy on June 12, 2017
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I can’t even think about pronouncing the names.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 13, 2017
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Hehe Icelandic names are almost as long as some Finnish ones!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on June 12, 2017
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Impossible names.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 13, 2017
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What an amazing landscape.. it looks other worldly..I guess you are having a super time despite the cold!! Jxx
By: Jan Williams on June 13, 2017
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It is late spring and not too cold. The breeze can be a bit cool.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 13, 2017
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Mother Nature never fails to amaze. Truly spectacular.
By: italia4ever on June 13, 2017
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Iceland is stunning.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 13, 2017
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Blue ice like that is awesome … I’ve only seen it in Alaska, so I have much more to see.
By: aFrankAngle on June 13, 2017
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Go to Iceland!
By: Debra Kolkka on June 13, 2017
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I’m enjoying revisiting Iceland with you.
By: lulu on June 13, 2017
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There will be more posts to come later when I get home and work through all the photos.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 14, 2017
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Such beautiful photographs you have certainly captured the beauty of this country.
By: Merryn Galluccio on June 14, 2017
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Iceland is stunning. We really enjoyed our visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 14, 2017
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Awesome photos……..and incredible scenery !
By: Anonymous on June 17, 2017
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It is a stunning place.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 17, 2017
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Extraordinary
By: oawritingspoemspaintings on June 23, 2017
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Hi
Nice post! I’ve made a post about ice so if you have time and will please go and check it out! If you like it pls follow me, I follow you.
Thank you! 🙂
By: H.Veber on June 28, 2017
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There seems to be no link to your site.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 28, 2017
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https://yoloeverydayblog.wordpress.com/2017/06/28/8-things-ice-can-do/
By: H.Veber on June 28, 2017
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I love your title! After reading your post, the ice looks like diamond! I also want to go Iceland.
By: jumissshop on June 30, 2017
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Iceland is fabulous, you will love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 30, 2017
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Wow..! Beautiful photographs. Iceland’s natural beauty is beyond words. I am planning a diamond beach Iceland tour with my wife next month.
By: David Parry on January 5, 2018
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Diamond Beach is amazing. There won’t be much sun in Iceland next month. My son went in November and loved it despite the very short days.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 5, 2018
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