Diamonds, one of nature’s most rare and beautiful creations, do not display all of their splendor when they are in their rough stone form. They must be professionally cut and polished before you can see their breathtaking elegance. They are made of carbon and are formed under extreme temperatures and pressure, which creates crystal formations from their carbon atoms. Natural diamonds are formed deep within the earth and are brought to the earth via very deep-seated volcanic eruptions.
It is precisely this difficult journey to the surface that makes diamonds so rare; most don’t survive the voyage. People born in the month of April are lucky enough to call the diamond their birthstone.
The Diamond Birthstone
Like other gemstones, the diamond represents one of the 12 sun signs in the Zodiac. The diamond is said to correspond with April’s sun sign, Aries, because both Aries and diamonds share the same characteristics: they are both independent, resolute, courageous and optimistic. Astrologers believe that wearing a diamond birthstone will bring abundance, balance, and clarity. In 1912, the American National Association of Jewelers published a verifiable List of Birthstones and officially listed the diamond as the April birthstone. Proponents of crystal healing believe that diamonds reduce emotional pain and stimulate creativity, innovation, and imagination.
Diamonds for Birthstone Jewelry AND Engagement Rings!
While diamond rings are traditionally given as engagement rings, as an April baby, your birthstone gives you another good reason to wear diamonds. Of course, diamond jewelry is beautiful for anyone at any time, and there are plenty of stunning designs and styles to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites:
Diamond Quality
The quality of a diamond dependents on its clarity, cut, color, and carat weight. For example, a 3–carat diamond ring is an impressive weight and an exclusive choice for an engagement ring, but its quality and value will also depend on its clarity and color. Shape too, which should not be confused with its cut, also contributes to a diamond’s quality. To learn more about the difference between shape and cut, please read our article on diamond cuts and diamond shapes.
Diamond properties and shapes
