| April's birthstone, the diamond, is one of the most | | | | colorless that no other stone or mineral in the world |
| popular gemstones, and part of the reason is the | | | | can compare. Whenever light strikes a diamond, the |
| ongoing belief that it passes on remarkable powers | | | | particles of light are so evenly dispersed that it |
| to its wearer. People believe that some stones and | | | | seems a bright "flame" burns inside the stone. Clarity |
| minerals are imbued with special powers. Certain | | | | of thought and purity of heart is what this trait |
| months of the year have become associated with | | | | represents.Because the diamond is so clear, it goes |
| certain stones and minerals, hence these stones have | | | | well with any metal. People who choose platinum, |
| been called "birthstones," and you don't have to have | | | | titanium, gold or silver metal bases for jewelry need |
| been born under the month of that stone to enjoy | | | | not fear that their diamond-enhanced apparel will not |
| its benefits.Everyone treasures the diamond. There is | | | | look good. The diamond is the ultimate expression of |
| a reason it is prized as the stone in special items of | | | | class. A single tiny diamond, as long as it is properly |
| jewelry, such as engagement rings. This same reason | | | | cut and with sufficient carat weight, is enough to lend |
| is why we call the 75th anniversary of anything the | | | | sophistication to any accessory or attire.This is why |
| "diamond anniversary." April's birthstone symbolizes | | | | jewelry enhanced with the presence of April's |
| longevity and reliability. Ever heard the phrase "a | | | | birthstone are so highly cherished - apart from the |
| diamond is forever"? It comes from the fact that a | | | | fact that is one of the most expensive gemstones in |
| properly preserved diamond never loses its | | | | the market. It speaks of a preference for honesty, |
| luster.April's birthstone also represents strength. It is | | | | integrity and fidelity. A person who gives the precious |
| said to be the "ultimate gemstone" because it is the | | | | gift of diamond jewelry says she or he thinks very |
| hardest mineral in existence, even tougher than the | | | | highly of the receiver of the gift, as he or she is able |
| sapphire or the ruby. It is, however, not invincible. | | | | to appreciate these fine qualities in a person. On the |
| The diamond has four "directions of cleavage," or | | | | other hand a person who wears diamond jewelry |
| places where it chips or splits. Expert gemcutters | | | | says to the world that he or she has a perfect eye |
| know exactly which directions these are, and are able | | | | for quality and desires to be surrounded only with |
| to avoid them in order to create perfectly shaped | | | | the very best.Sam Serio is an Internet Marketer, |
| gems.Another trait the diamond proudly flaunts is | | | | musician, and writer on the subject of jewelry and |
| clarity. The purest diamond is so transparent and | | | | gemstones. |