Diamonds is a song by Rihanna released in 2012 as the lead single from her album Unapologetic. Written in part by Sia, it became a worldwide number one hit known for its uplifting chorus and repeated diamond imagery. Clips of the hook later spread online as a reusable audio for beauty, fashion and celebration edits, where the line signals something shining or valuable. Its slow build and familiar vocal keep it popular for short form reveals long after its original chart success around the world.