April Birthstone

April Birthstone : Diamond

Birthstone Color: White, Clear

April birthstone is remarkably simple in composition, but very beautiful in its unique ability to reflect and refract light into flashes of bright colors. The ancient Hindus called the Diamond "Vajra", c. to d. discarded, and for the light in this pearl, and his invincible spark. Diamond is harder than any other substance on earth.

The diamonds are venerated throughout history. It is used to decorate objects such as crowns, swords and emblems and jewelry, were also part of a national holiday. Queen Victoria declared the celebration of its 50th anniversary of the reign of "Diamond Jubilee". Diamonds have also suggested that some medicinal properties have been accredited. In the Middle Ages, these stones are thought to cure the disease, but only if the patient has the diamond into bed to warm up first!

On the basis of the world where there is a high heat and deep pressure, diamonds are simply crystallized carbon. The volcanic activity centuries ago brought these gems to the surface where it is found in volcanic rock formations or washed into rivers. India is considered the primary source of the river bed of diamond mining, but today, these gems are mostly from Australia, the Soviet Union and Africa.

No significant effect of the uncut condition, just like a pebble on the beach, was the real beauty of the diamond in the 16th century, have been put forward as a gemstone cutting and polishing techniques revealed. Until then it was taboo to change the state of origin of a diamond. Today, the value and attractiveness of the stone depends largely on the skill is cut and faceted.

A gift of a diamond is a symbol of eternal love. There is no more convincing a promise for a lasting relationship that the shiny stone, has survived in the hearts of people through the ages.