April Birthstone Rings

April's birthstone is diamond. Who doesn't love a diamond? Diamond rings are so popular for occasions like engagements, weddings, and anniversaries, that some of us forget the diamond is actually the birthstone for the month of April. Diamonds signify innocence, eternal love, purity, strength, and faith. The word diamond comes from the Greek word "adamas" which means "unconquerable". Diamonds play a special part in Greek and Roman history. The Greeks believed diamonds were pieces of stars that had fallen to earth. The Romans believed that cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds, hence their connection with love.

Diamonds are a 10 on the MOHS Hardness Scale which means that they are not only the hardest mineral, but they are actually the hardest substance on earth. However, this does not mean that they should not be taken care of. Any birthstone ring looks its best when it is clean, but diamonds sparkle especially brightly when there are no smudges or dirt on the stone. They can be cleaned easily at home with jewelry cleaner or taken to a professional.

Diamonds can be used in birthstone rings as solitary stone, or they can be used to accent other gemstones. When purchasing diamonds, it is important to know that you aren't purchasing a cubic zirconia (unless you want to purchase CZ). Diamond prices are based on their cut, size, clarity, and color. When purchasing your ring, you can consider all of the factors. Most commonly, people pay attention to size and cut. You can have a ring with a princess (square), round, oval, marquis (longer oval), pear, heart, emerald (rectangle), baguette (rectangle), or trillion (triangle) cut diamond. Size matters when considering price, but also the ring setting and size of the finger the ring will be on. You don't want a ring that isn't going to fit properly or look awkward. Learn more on How to Buy A Diamond

Men and women both wear diamond rings, so they are an excellent gift for either sex. Celebrities enjoy diamond rings, but Tim Curry, Ashley Judd, and Carmen Electra have even more reason to wear them since they were born in April. Because diamonds are clear or lightly colored (you can find pink and yellow diamonds), they look beautiful in any ring setting. Diamond rings are available in silver, white gold, yellow gold, and platinum. Again, your choice is going to impact the price you pay for your ring.