April Birthstone Jewelry - Diamond

Diamond is known as the King of Gems and most precious of all gemstones and hardest mineral on earth.  Diamonds come in many colors including the following:  Colorless/White, Golden Yellow, Champagne, Pink, Blue, Green, Cognac, Brown, Salt and Pepper and Black.  Diamond comes from the ancient Greek work ADAMAS meaning unbreakable. Diamond is a 10 on Moh's Scale of Mineral Hardness.

Metaphysical Properties:  Ancient Egyptians believed diamonds represented the sun and signified power and courage.  Other cultures thought the stone's brilliance could illuminate the mind.

Diamond Varieties