April birthstone
April birthstone: Diamond
Diamond is the stone of eternal love, strength and invincibility. Here's its color, history, care and what to look for when you buy.
- Color
- Usually colorless, but "fancy" diamonds come in yellow, pink, blue, green and more
- Hardness
- 10 Mohs
- Meaning
- eternal love, strength and invincibility
- Found in
- Botswana, Russia, Canada, Australia, South Africa and others. Lab-grown diamonds are made in the US, India and China
- Anniversary
- 60th & 75th
- Birth flower
- Daisy and Sweet Pea
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Diamond colors
Usually colorless, but "fancy" diamonds come in yellow, pink, blue, green and more.
History & meaning
Diamond comes from the Greek adamas, "unconquerable." Diamonds were first mined in India more than 2,000 years ago. The tradition of diamond engagement rings dates to 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave one to Mary of Burgundy. De Beers' 1947 slogan "A Diamond Is Forever" made them the standard.
Caring for diamond
The hardest natural material, but it can chip if hit at an angle. Clean regularly because diamonds attract grease.
What diamond costs
The most expensive birthstone. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical and cost a fraction of the price, a popular option for birthstone jewelry. White topaz and white sapphire are budget alternatives.
April birthstone jewelry
Necklaces, rings and bracelets in diamond, plus how to pick a setting that suits a 10-hardness stone.
Shop April jewelry ideasQuestions, answered
What is the April birthstone?
The April birthstone is Diamond.
What color is the April birthstone?
Usually colorless, but "fancy" diamonds come in yellow, pink, blue, green and more.
What does diamond mean?
Diamond symbolizes eternal love, strength and invincibility.
Is diamond good for everyday rings?
Diamond rates 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. The hardest natural material, but it can chip if hit at an angle. Clean regularly because diamonds attract grease.
How much does diamond cost?
The most expensive birthstone. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical and cost a fraction of the price, a popular option for birthstone jewelry. White topaz and white sapphire are budget alternatives.
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