April birthstone - Diamond!!

April birthstone - Diamond!!

Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem is said to bring the wearer good luck and protection.  So for all those men out there who are short for ideas, you cannot go wrong with finding out your ladies birthstone. Not only is it thoughtful but they will LOVE a piece of jewellery. What women doesn’t!? Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar.  So if you are April count yourself lucky to be the month of the Diamond. Now let’s remember that this can also include coloured diamonds. {Take a look at SoL’s blog on coloured diamonds for some more info on these}

For those who were born in the month of April the Diamond is the traditional birthstone – said to enhance relationships and increasing inner strength. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the April Birthstone Diamond are balance, clarity and abundance. The healing properties of the April birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems as the Diamond is also used to draw out toxins and therefore was used as a remedy for poison.

Where are the Diamonds found?  Diamonds are thought to have been first recognized and mined in India.  Roughly 49% of diamonds originate from Central and Southern Africa, although significant sources of the mineral have been discovered in Canada, India, Russia, Brazil, and Australia.

Definition of Diamond, the April birth stone: The word Diamond is derived from the Greek word "adamas" which means "hardest metal" which reflect the property of the stone. The diamond is a precious stone or gem excelling in brilliancy and remarkable for its extreme hardness. This gem is a member of the Diamond (Carbon) family. It is the hardest substance known. The diamond as found in nature is known as a rough diamond and from here is cut into forms with many reflecting facets, by which its brilliancy is increased. The crystal structure of the Diamond, the April birthstone, is Isometric.

Various characteristics of diamonds are graded and categorized by the diamond industry. Learning about diamonds is first learning about the "four Cs" of diamonds, which are considered the most important grades and categories:

•   Cut

•   Clarity

•   Color

•   Carat weight

And then there's the "Fifth C":

Certificates.

Keep an eye out for our next blog, which will guide you through all these important grades you should be aware of before you purchase a diamond!