The April birthstone, Diamond, is a truly all-time famous gemstone, legendary for its sparkling brilliance, and excellent design values. Diamonds come in a fantastic variety of shapes, sizes, cuts, and styles. Diamonds are also famous for their prestige value, but these gemstones are if anything underrated for their beauty and elegance. Diamond as a birthstone The actual word "Diamond" comes from the Greek word for "indestructible". Their cultural origin is...

DIAMOND BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY Our love for the April birthstone started in India, where diamonds were gathered from the country’s rivers and streams. Traded as early as the fourth century BCE, diamonds were coveted by royalty and the wealthy. Later, caravans brought Indian diamonds, along with other exotic merchandise, to medieval markets in Venice. By the 1400s, diamonds were becoming fashionable accessories for Europe’s elite. The first diamond engagement...