April

Those born in April feel loved and protected. The diamond is bound up with the belief that diamonds have the power to kindle love; it is regarded as a symbol of eternal fidelity and is considered the most popular and most prestigious gemstone. Diamonds are mined at various sites around the world; the principal mining countries are Russia, Botswana, Australia, Congo, Canada, Angola, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Sierra Leone.

The diamond is also the hardest material in nature, composed of carbon alone, with a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale.

The diamond is the most beautiful and the strongest mineral in nature; it takes a diamond millions of years to grow.

Therefore, beyond the diamond's beauty and strength, it is also a piece of history, and of course for generations it has served as a symbol of beauty and of love.

The origin of the name diamond

The origin of the word DIAMOND comes from the Greek word "adamas", which means unconquerable - a quality that attests to the eternity of love.

The word "yahalom" (diamond) appears for the first time in the Bible (Exodus 28:18), as the third stone in the second row of the priestly breastplate worn by the High Priest. The stone is attributed to the tribe of Zebulun.

The word "diamond" does indeed already appear in the book of Exodus

From the Middle Ages onwards, when Jews were forbidden to work in a whole range of fields, they turned to other branches, including the trade in and polishing of diamonds and gemstones. As a persecuted minority, this was an excellent way to preserve wealth and to move it from place to place - small and highly valuable. The trade was helped by the existence of established Jewish communities in the large cities of Europe, which made it possible to send and to receive payment for diamond consignments.

Properties and healing virtues attributed to the diamond

The diamond conveys strength, softness and refinement all at once. It symbolizes fidelity in partnership and in love, and is considered a stone of abundance. The diamond is also regarded as a symbol of leadership, and it strengthens the intellect and originality. It helps to establish feelings of trust, including within a relationship, helps in the pursuit of peace, prevents quarrels and disputes, and even helps towards deep sleep at night.

Historical background of the diamond

The diamond field is separate from that of other gemstones in everything concerning mining, trade and polishing. The diamond does indeed crystallize in all the colors of the rainbow, but it is known mainly as transparent and colorless.

The diamond became famous mainly at the beginning of the 20th century, thanks to one of the most successful advertising campaigns in history, which made it the most popular and most purchased stone for marking important events in life, first and foremost marriage.

Diamonds became widespread and reached a larger public from the end of the 19th century, when diamonds were discovered in South Africa. That was also when the custom took hold of giving the bride two rings - a ring set with a stone for the engagement, and a wedding ring without a setting.

Properties: the diamond is the stone of hardness and eternity. The diamond symbolizes endurance and inner light.

Symbolism: a stone of purity, eternal love and courage.

Influence: the diamond strengthens self-confidence, brings clarity of thought and a sense of strength, and helps in achieving one's goals and standing up to challenges.

Colors: the diamond is usually colorless, but it also exists in rare colors such as blue, pink and yellow.

Alternative stone - white zircon, colorless sapphire, colorless topaz

Choosing an April diamond

As April's birthstone is the diamond, the four Cs - carat, color, clarity and cut - matter most when you choose one. Because certified diamonds are directly comparable on grade and price, many buyers get more for their budget by purchasing closer to the source rather than through several intermediaries. Israel Diamonds, for example, lets you compare GIA-certified loose diamonds (opens in new tab) and set your stone in a diamond engagement ring (opens in new tab).