Diamond
Diamond April Birthstone - silver jewelry
Diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one. They have long been valued for their hardness and incredible brilliance. Its name was derived from the Greek word adamas which means unbreakable.
The 4 C's, when referring to diamond value, are color, clarity, carat weight and cut. All four factors are equally important in determining the final cost of a diamond.
Carat is a unit of weight, not size. There are 5 carats in a gram. Diamonds' hardness is the result of extremely strong chemical bonds between the carbon atoms. Although most people think of diamonds as colorless, they actually occur in almost every color.
Healing properties - Diamond strengthens all the energy centers of its wearer. A variety of surprising healing properties were attributed to Diamonds. Ancient Hindus considered that "vibrations" of a Diamond stone render positive influence on various organs of the body, in particular on heart and brain. It was also believed, that Diamonds protect the owner from illnesses, drive away bad dreams, and fight severe depressions.
Magical properties - Since ancient times Diamond was believed to exert favorable influence on its owner. It was said that the stone provides strength, courage and invincibility in fights. Diamond always was considered a stone of winner; it was the talisman of Julius Caesar, Louis IV and Napoleon. Diamond makes the person invincible, and helps to keep the mind clear and focused and strengthens abstract thinking.
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April.
Element: Fire
The 4 C's, when referring to diamond value, are color, clarity, carat weight and cut. All four factors are equally important in determining the final cost of a diamond.
Carat is a unit of weight, not size. There are 5 carats in a gram. Diamonds' hardness is the result of extremely strong chemical bonds between the carbon atoms. Although most people think of diamonds as colorless, they actually occur in almost every color.
Healing properties - Diamond strengthens all the energy centers of its wearer. A variety of surprising healing properties were attributed to Diamonds. Ancient Hindus considered that "vibrations" of a Diamond stone render positive influence on various organs of the body, in particular on heart and brain. It was also believed, that Diamonds protect the owner from illnesses, drive away bad dreams, and fight severe depressions.
Magical properties - Since ancient times Diamond was believed to exert favorable influence on its owner. It was said that the stone provides strength, courage and invincibility in fights. Diamond always was considered a stone of winner; it was the talisman of Julius Caesar, Louis IV and Napoleon. Diamond makes the person invincible, and helps to keep the mind clear and focused and strengthens abstract thinking.
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April.
Element: Fire