The Birthstone Of April - Beautiful Diamond By far the most precious and popular of the birthstones, diamonds are formed deep within the earth where there is enough intense temperature and pressure for carbon to crystallize. Diamonds are the number one choice for engagement rings. The diamond also symbolizes the 10th and 60th years of marriage.
Diamonds are so gorgeous that ancient Greeks thought that they were splinters from stars that had fallen to earth. Some even said that there were tears of the Gods. The precise beginning of diamonds is a mystery to scientists and geologists.
India is thought of as having the first large source of diamond mining. Ancient Hindus called the diamond Vajra, which means lightening because of the sparks of light that it emits as well as its incredible durability. By far the most pleasing stone on the world, it is also known as the hardest substance in the globe.
Diamonds are found currently in Australia, Botswana, Russia, and South Africa.
For quite some time diamonds have been known for having certain curative properties. In the middle
ages gemstones
were thought to cure illness if the patient took the diamond in their
bed with them.
It is also said that Cupid’s arrows were tipped
with diamonds so it makes sense that over the years this beautiful
stone has gotten a reputation as being the gift of love.
Diamonds
used to be kept for only royalty and others who were allowed their
symbolism of might and courage. In 1477 Archduke Maximillian of Austria
gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy and set a tradition of diamond
engagement rings.
Interestingly enough early Egyptians thought
that the vena amoris also known as the vein of love ran directly from
the heart to the third finger on the left hand.
Giving a diamond for any purpose is sure to be appreciated.
All content published on this web site is
provided for informational and educational purposes only. Always
seek professional advice before making any decisions.
We use third-party advertising
companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies
may use information (not including your name, address, email address,
or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites
in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of
interest to you. If you would like more information about this
practice and to know your choices about not having this information
used by these companies, click
here.
