{"id":2000,"date":"2017-04-03T15:41:45","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T15:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/?p=2000"},"modified":"2021-08-03T00:58:57","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T08:58:57","slug":"diamond-aprils-birthstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/education\/diamond-aprils-birthstone","title":{"rendered":"The Diamond Is April&#8217;s Birthstone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each month of the year has an associated gemstone. Relating to the twelve zodiac signs, these gems allegedly hold mystical properties. As time passed, the gemstones of each month became known as birthstones, and wearing birthstone jewelry supposedly brings the wearer good luck. In 1912, the United States adopted a standardized list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Education\"><strong>birthstones<\/strong><\/a>. However, to reflect new gemstones, some changes have been made over the years. Nevertheless, April has perhaps the most popular gemstone as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Diamonds\">diamond is April\u2019s birthstone<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Diamond\u2019s Romantic History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamonds are known all over the world for their majestic sparkle. This is known in the industry as fire and brilliance. Due to their natural beauty, diamonds have been prized possessions since early in human history. While ancient cultures initially recognized the diamond for its strength, diamonds became associated with romance during the Roman empire. Some ancient Romans believed that the tips of Cupid\u2019s arrows were made of diamonds. This is probably the earliest connection between diamonds and love. The Romans also considered diamonds to be the most valuable item on the planet. This is a thought held by many today.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2001\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-05-at-9.45.47-AM.png\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2001\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-05-at-9.45.47-AM-300x164.png\" alt=\"April's birthstone\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-05-at-9.45.47-AM-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2017-04-05-at-9.45.47-AM.png 313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The diamond is April&#8217;s birthstone<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The Many Characteristics of Diamonds<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to their hardness and beauty, diamonds have many other unique characteristics. Diamonds are&nbsp;composed of only one element: carbon. The crystallization of diamonds takes place over millions of years and requires an immense amount of pressure. As the earth\u2019s core presses carbon into diamonds, finding colorless diamonds used for fine jewelry makes them even more rare. While nearly $9 billion dollars worth of diamonds are mined each year, nearly 80% are used for industrial purposes. This includes the making of drill bits, saws, and other construction applications. Therefore, when diamonds are used in jewelry, they are the highest quality gemstones available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Power of Birthstones<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In ancient history, birthstones were important elements of protection. This included the use of prized gemstones to create breastplates and shields. As history progressed, the view of birthstones altered to match modern customs. The modern use of birthstones no longer involves the creation of shields, but it does continue through their use in fine jewelry. &nbsp;Today, birthstones allegedly bring good fortune to those who wear them.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for the perfect fine jewelry for someone born in April, Adiamor has an extensive collection of bracelets, earrings, and pendants made with April&#8217;s birthstone. Additionally, you can even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Design-Your-Own\/Earrings\">create your own piece of diamond jewelry<\/a> for a completely unique look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a favorite piece of diamond jewelry that you wear to celebrate your birth month? Let us know in the comments!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each month of the year has an associated gemstone. Relating to the twelve zodiac signs, these gems allegedly hold mystical properties. 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