Diamond birthstone for the month of April

The birthstone of April is " Diamond"



Diamond from the ancient greek word "adamas" means unbreakable or the "hardest metal".
it is also the hardest natural material known, where hardness is defined. Diamond has a hardness of 10 (hardest) on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.

Diamonds are thought to have been first recognized and mined in India along the rivers of Penner, Krishna, & Godavari together with other deposits.

Can also be found in: Australia, Ghana, Zaire, Russia,USA and Brazil

Diamonds have been known in India for at least 3,000 years but most likely 6,000 years.

Diamonds is associated with enhancing relationships and inner strengths, as well as Balance, Clarity, Abundance.

Health: brain diseases, pituitary glands, also used to draw toxins out and or a remedy for poison


Color:

• White or colorless - pure diamonds with no defects & impurities, grade "D" colorless to "Z" light yellow

Fancy Colored Diamonds:

• blue
• green
• black
• pink and vivid pink
• orange
• purple
• red

"She who from April dates her years,

Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears

For vain repentance flow."

Debbie P.
"My Life is Beautiful"
www.jewelrydays.com

Sources: wikipedia.com
birthstones.org