APRIL BIRTHSTONE

Diamond

As the April birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one. And now you have more choices
than ever. Get creative and give the ultimate gift of beauty: a fancy-color diamond. Fancy-color
diamonds are natural, rare and truly exotic gem of the earth. Diamonds in hues of yellow, red, pink,
blue, and green range in intensity from faint to vivid and generally the more saturated the color, the
higher the value. In fact, diamonds sparkling with intense color are rare and may be priced higher than
a colorless diamond of equal size. Because fancy-color diamonds are very desirable, color is sometimes
introduced in a laboratory. These are correctly called color-treated diamonds. When purchasing a fancy-
color diamond, the shopper should ask if any enhancements or treatments were used to improve its
color and/or clarity.

DIAMOND MEANING THE APRIL BIRTHSTONE

Unsurprisingly, the april birthstone, diamond,
symbolizes affection, strength, eternity and of
course- everlasting love. For those lucky to be
born in the month of April, the Diamond is
undoubtedly the most radiant and desired
gemstone. Often used in engagement rings and
as romantic gifts, the metaphysical properties of
diamonds are clarity, balance and abundance.
Diamond is the birthstone for April, a fitting gem to
symbolize the start of something new just like
springtime. The word diamond is derived from the
Greek word adamas meaning invincible, which is
an appropriate way to describe those born in the
month of April. April babies are more likely to display
strong leadership and have an assertive nature.
These Diamond-wearers are more likely to be
extroverted.

HEALING ASPECTS OF DIAMOND

Many people use alternative medicine in the form of
healing crystals, with diamonds having its own list of
perceived health benefits.

Beneficial for diabetes patients

Alleviating pituitary gland issues
Helps increase intellectual capacity
THE HISTORY OF DIAMONDS Provides benefit for those fighting tuberculosis
Believed to fix insanity
Culturally, diamonds have had many stories May be used to clear out toxins in the body
and folklore associated with them due to their
beauty and grace. In Sanskrit, diamonds are
called vajra meaning lightning; in Hindu
mythology lightning was used as weapon by
Indra, the king of gods. Diamonds have cross-
culturally depicted courage, invincibility and
strength. Enchantingly, the Greeks
interpreted the fire of the diamond as the
symbolic flame of eternal love.

Clear Quartz

Beside diamond, clear quartz, also known

as rock crystal, has also been designated
in Britain to a birthstone for April. The
rationale seems rather simple: Rock
crystal is clear as diamond is clear.
Indeed, clear quartz provides a less
expensive alternative for an April
birthstone to diamond. This new April
stone is the colorless variety of quartz,
which when yellow is called citrine, and
when violet amethyst. The April gemstone
is believed to bring happiness.

April Birthstone Color

What color is April birthstone? Given the modern birthstone for April, especially with
the alternative April gemstone in Britain, the birthstone color for April seems rather
obvious. Clear, or colorless, is the April birthstone color. Diamond, the modern as well
as traditional birthstone of April, is most popularly clear. Rock crystal, the alternative
modern gemstone for April in Britain, is also clear. Likewise, sapphire, a widely
accepted traditional stone for April, can also be colorless. Of course, these birthstones
for April are described to be white white diamond, white quartz and white sapphire;
but the color is technically clear, colorless, allowing the vision to pass through the
gemstone itself, which lacks a definite hue. Indeed, April birth color is most popularly
regarded to be clear or colorless.

What about opal? Opal is the April gemstone in the old Tibetan calendar. Taking opal
into consideration in determining the April stone color gives way to more questions
than answers. Opal is a multi-colored gemstone. Being the main birthstone for
October, opal made the October color multi-color.
Submitted By: David A. Diaz Date Submitted: 10 February 2016

Gr. & Section: 8 Loyalty Submitted To: Mrs. Teresa A. Yema