April’s Birthstone – Diamonds

April’s Birthstone – Diamonds are of course

   the symbol of everlasting love. 

 They are revered by lovers and are according to Marilyn Munroe,”a girl’s best friend”. The fact that "Diamonds are forever" was reiterated in Shirley Bassey’s song of the same name. These days diamonds are most often associated with engagement rings but throughout history they have meant a lot more than that. 

Diamonds are cherished for their brilliance, elegance, purity and toughness and are considered to be magical stones of great power. Ancient Greeks wore diamonds into battle on their shields to give them courage. In India diamonds were once considered to be invincible stones of virtue and justice, symbolizing personal qualities such as wisdom, enlightenment, purity and clarity. They give the wearer power, enhance relationships, increase inner strength, and help to preserve peace.

Of all stones, diamonds have the most remarkable history, and are marked by stories of fame, misfortune and murder. Diamonds are said to be the king of all gems, the hardiest of all precious gems known. In by gone periods diamonds were only to be had by kings, royals and wealthy nobles.  In Sanskrit, the diamond is called vajra, which means lightning, and in Hindu mythology, vajra was the weapon of Indra, the king of gods.

 

Diamonds grant protection to the wearer and have strong healing powers especially related to diseases of the brain and pituitary glands. They were reputed to draw out toxins and were once used as a remedy for poison. From a metaphysical point of view, because the diamond is the hardest and the purest of all the gemstones, it is thought to help to clear the mind and eradicate negative thoughts. Its metaphysical properties provide balance, clarity and abundance.

Ranging from sparkling colorless diamonds through to fancy-colored diamonds in faint to vivid hues of yellow, red, pink, blue, and green, they are all natural, rare and truly exotic gems of the earth.

Learn more about the qualities of diamonds by following this link.

April’s birthstone - diamonds are the perfect gift for a loved one. And diamonds don’t have to be just in the form of a  diamond engagementring. Both men and women love diamond necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Lucky for those born in April who can claim diamonds to be their birthstones.

  She who from April dates her years,

Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow; this stone,
Emblem of innocence, is known