April birthstone is diamonds. Diamonds symbolize purity, eternal love and faith. Known as one of the hardest substances on earth, diamonds are thought to be billions of years old .The word diamond derives from an ancient Greek word, "adamas", meaning invincible. The ancient Hindus called the Diamond "Vajra," meaning lightening, both because of the sparks of light thrown off by this gem as well as its invincible strength. The Diamond is harder than any other substance on earth.
There are many kinds of diamonds: transparent, translucent or opaque; ranging from colorless to sooty black, with many colors in between. Mostly transparent diamonds, colorless or tinted, are used as jewelry. Others are used widely in industry. The color of a diamond depends on the kind of impurities embedded inside it. Yellow diamonds, for example, betray minute quantities of nitrogen, while boron imparts a bluish hue.
Color is noted next to birth stone name
Modern Birthstone - Diamond (White, Clear)
Traditional Birthstone - Diamond (White, Clear)
Mystical Birthstone - Opal (White or Black - both with hints of other colors)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Diamond (White, Clear)
15th - 20th Century Birthstones - Diamond (White), Sapphire (Blue)
Other Birthstones from the internet - Quartz (White), White Sapphire (White)
A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. There is no more convincing a promise of an enduring relationship than the brilliant gemstone that has endured in people's hearts throughout the ages.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
April Birthstone
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