April Birthstone - Dazzling Diamonds
"She who from April dates her years,
"She who from April dates her years,
diamonds shall wear,
lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow. ."
April's birthstone is the perennial first choice for
engagement rings, but is it also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage. .
The April birthstone of the Diamond is considered to be the birthstone for Aries (The sign of the Ram) and relate to those born between March 21 - April 19. The Zodiac sign of Aries also responds to Bloodstone, Topaz Sapphire, Jasper, and Aquamarine. .
The word "Diamond" comes from the Greek word adamastos meaning " invincible, unrelenting, unconquerable", which originally meant a state of being to which every man should aspire. Adamas was the name of the strongest metal with which the weapons of the gods are forged, and adamas came to also apply to diamond. .
The existence of these gemstones can be traced back to 3000 years in India where this stone was admired for its high refractive property and talismanic powers. The earliest written reference of diamonds could be seen in the Arthashastras, ancient Sanskrit scripture, written in about 296 B.C. which describes the gem's hardness, luster and dispersion. .
Until the discovery of diamond mines in Brazil in the eighteenth century, India was the primary source of these gems. Many of the world's most famous diamond including Hope Diamond, the Kohinoor, the Regent and the Orloff have come from this country. The nineteenth century saw a major discovery of diamond mines in South Africa and then later in twentieth century some other sites were discovered in Botswana, Russia, Angola, Australia and most recently in Canada. Commercial diamonds are also mined in the United States of America. .
During the middle ages, diamonds were thought to heal illness, especially problems relating to brain disease and the pituitary gland. The best way to cure disease was to take the crystal into bed with you to warm it up first. This way, it could draw out toxins. .
Diamonds can enhance a person's level of clarity, balance, and abundance. They also amplify a person's energy, whether positive or negative, as well as the healing properties of other crystals. .
The Romans believed that the stone would protect them against poison and plague. There were those who believed that insomnia, enchantment, fear and pain could all be overcome with the help of a diamond. As a symbol of the love between partners, diamond was also called "the stone of reconciliation." .
A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. There is no more convincing a promise of an enduring relationship than the brilliant gemstone that has endured in people's hearts throughout history. .
Your diamond jewelry should always be stored in a safe place. You can use the original boxes that came from the jeweler. Or, if you using a jewelry box make sure it is cloth or plush lined. Never let your diamond jewelry come in contact with; chlorine from swimming, bleach, cleansers or hot tub water. .
The most convenient device for cleaning diamond jewellery is a small ultra sonic cleaner, the consumer version. Another method is to use a very soft toothbrush and a mild detergent mixed with warm water, 1:1 ratio. After cleaning, it should be washed with clean fresh water and dried with a lint free cloth. .
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April Birthstone - Dazzling Diamonds
By: Debbie Green
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