A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Diamond family of England.
Reg. 0099 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fusilTravail and industry
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Gu. three fusils conjoined in fess ar. over all a fess gu”
DevonTiverton · Devon, c. 1620
Where the Diamond Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Diamond arms are recorded
The Diamond arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat of arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Diamond arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Devon.
Origin & History of the Diamond Family in England
The surname Diamond has deep roots in the English county of Devon, where records confirm family members were established as early as 1620. The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term, possibly derived from the Old French word "diamant," which was used to describe someone with a brilliant or precious personality. In the seventeenth century, families in the West Country of England were often tied to the land through farming or local trades, and the Diamonds were no exception. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric of Devon, contributing to the agricultural and maritime life that defined the region during the early modern period. Over time, the name spread from these rural beginnings as family members sought new opportunities, eventually carrying the Diamond name across the globe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
adamas
A Greek term meaning unconquerable or invincible.
This name
DiamondA nickname for a person with a hard, brilliant, or precious nature.
also spelled
Diamont
Diamonte
Related arms
Diamontvariant spelling
Barnerecorded with Diamond, same area
Burridgerecorded with Diamond, same area
Dunsfordrecorded with Diamond, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Register Transcripts for Devon, 1620
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fusilTravail and industry
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
fusilTravail and industry
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
