Hey you lucky April babies, the official birthstone for April is the Diamond! Arguably the most famous gem of them all, clear, bright diamonds are known for the fiery rainbow of colors and flashes of light they give off.
Diamonds have been hailed as “a girl’s best friend” in modern times. And so, it should be no surprise that the ancient Hindus called diamonds Vajra (lightening) because these little beauties are as strong as they are sparkly and fiery. In fact, the word diamond comes from the Greek word adamastos (invincible). Ancient Greeks believed diamonds had magical powers, attributing their formation to the tears of gods, crystallized lightening, and splinters of stars fallen to earth.
The hardest substance known to man, diamonds have been used for cutting, engraving, and adornment for centuries. Gifting them is a symbol of everlasting love. Folklore suggests diamonds bring their owners wealth, happiness, and protection.
Now, diamonds are also known for being extremely expensive. And if you do find a really inexpensive diamond, chances are very good that it is not high-quality. But not to worry all you potential birthstone jewelry gift-givers! There are beautiful diamond substitutes that will sparkle like crazy while leaving cash in your account!
For example, Something About Silver uses white topaz gems in place of diamonds in its birthstone jewelry. White topaz is a natural gemstone, it is clear like a diamond, and has great sparkle and shine. So check out the SAS April birthstone jewelry – it is personalized, customizable, and affordable!
Diamond Fast Facts
Gemstone Family: Diamond Color: White/clear is the most well-known and abundant, but diamonds also come in blue, yellow, black, brown, purple, pink, orange, and red. Hardness: 10 on the Mohs scale: diamonds are the most durable substance on earth Location: Diamonds are found across the globe, but most are commercially mined in Africa, Australia, and Russia.
Do you have any diamond jewelry? How about diamond-substitute jewelry?
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