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Diamond’s meaning, styling, and care
Known as the king of gems and a girl's best friend, dazzling Diamond, one of April's birthstones, symbolizes everlasting love, purity, strength, prosperity, and protection. Learn how to style and care for this iconic gemstone.
The meaning of Diamond
A Diamond, in its purest state, is a crystal-clear precious gem prized both for its hardness and brilliance. Its near-indestructability has made it a symbol of strength and everlasting love. Its clarity and radiance signify purity, innocence, and positive energy. The ancients attributed any number of qualities to the Diamond, including protection against thieves, fire, poison, illness, and sorcery.
The meaning of Diamond
A Diamond, in its purest state, is a crystal-clear precious gem prized both for its hardness and brilliance. Its near-indestructability has made it a symbol of strength and everlasting love. Its clarity and radiance signify purity, innocence, and positive energy. The ancients attributed any number of qualities to the Diamond, including protection against thieves, fire, poison, illness, and sorcery.
Associated with the crown chakra, Diamond is believed to strengthen the connection between the mind and body. The ancient Hindus thought that Diamonds strengthened the body, especially the heart and brain. Today, the gem represents good fortune, prosperity, strength, and love. It's the gemstone for the 10th and 60th anniversaries.
Associated with the crown chakra, Diamond is believed to strengthen the connection between the mind and body. The ancient Hindus thought that Diamonds strengthened the body, especially the heart and brain. Today, the gem represents good fortune, prosperity, strength, and love. It's the gemstone for the 10th and 60th anniversaries.
Wear Diamonds to honor your own strength and self-love, and open yourself to abundance and good fortune. This iconic gemstone is a beautiful reminder of your own ability to shine! Diamond is one of the birthstones for April and the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus.
Since ancient times, humans have associated gemstones with healing properties and spiritual significance.
The pull to attach special significance to gemstones continues in modern times, with the designation in 1912 of birthstones for each month by the American National Association of Jewelers. Whether you choose a stone for its time-honored symbolism, its connection to your birth month, or simply its color, it’s fun to learn about these traditional meanings.
Diamond – gemstone knowledge
Diamonds are made of pure carbon, and the stone is the hardest known substance on earth. It's believed that Diamonds were first discovered in India around 6,000 years ago. They've been used for personal adornment since ancient times, valued for their hardness, clarity, and spiritual meanings.
Diamond – gemstone knowledge
Diamonds are made of pure carbon, and the stone is the hardest known substance on earth. It's believed that Diamonds were first discovered in India around 6,000 years ago. They've been used for personal adornment since ancient times, valued for their hardness, clarity, and spiritual meanings.
Diamonds display their exceptional light-reflecting properties only when cut and polished. The facets of a cut and polished Diamond act like a prism, producing the rainbow of sparkle the birthstone is famous for. This quality is called the Diamond's "fire."
Diamonds display their exceptional light-reflecting properties only when cut and polished. The facets of a cut and polished Diamond act like a prism, producing the rainbow of sparkle the birthstone is famous for. This quality is called the Diamond's "fire."
Diamonds are found throughout the world; Russia, Botswana, Canada, South Africa, and Australia are among the largest producers. HAVERHILL diamonds are sustainably grown in a lab, which mimics their formation in nature. They share all the chemical, physical, and optical properties of naturally mined diamonds, with outstanding brilliance and excellent durability. We love sustainably grown diamonds because they're gentle on the earth and are beautifully consistent in their crystal-clear radiance.
The name Diamond comes from the Greek word "adamas," meaning "unbreakable." Its extreme hardness made it a symbol of strength, and it was thought to protect the union of married couples. Did you know that the first known Diamond engagement ring dates back to 1477? (Mary of Burgundy was the lucky recipient.) Today Diamonds are by far the most popular stone used in engagement and wedding rings.
The name Diamond comes from the Greek word "adamas," meaning "unbreakable." Its extreme hardness made it a symbol of strength, and it was thought to protect the union of married couples. Did you know that the first known Diamond engagement ring dates back to 1477? (Mary of Burgundy was the lucky recipient.) Today Diamonds are by far the most popular stone used in engagement and wedding rings.
Clear, colorless Diamonds are the kind most often used in jewelry, but the gemstone comes in a rainbow of colors as well. The rarest Diamonds are blue, green, orange, and red.
Caring for your Diamond jewelry
As the hardest known substance on earth, Diamonds rate a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. In 1822 Friedrich Mohs created this scale to rate gemstones from 1 (softest) to 10 (exceptionally hard), based on their ability to withstand scratches. A Diamond is so hard it can only be scratched by another Diamond! Be sure to store your Diamond jewelry in its jewelry pouch or box to keep the gem from scratching other stones.
Diamond's durability makes it perfect for everyday wear. You can wear your Diamond jewelry in the shower, while swimming, sleeping, and exercising. It's meant to be lived in!
Diamond's durability makes it perfect for everyday wear. You can wear your Diamond jewelry in the shower, while swimming, sleeping, and exercising. It's meant to be lived in!
Maintain the sparkle of your Diamond jewelry by keeping it clean. Use a non-abrasive jewelry cleaner or mild, dye-free dish soap and water. Let the jewelry soak in a small bowl for a few minutes, then brush gently with a soft toothbrush. Be sure to rinse it completely, and blot dry with a chamois cloth.
Styling tips for Diamonds
The clear, colorless radiance of Diamonds make them endlessly versatile. They're stunning on their own, of course, and their brilliance can also highlight the color of any gemstone they're paired with.
Diamonds and Sapphires are an especially classic combination. The clear sparkle of Diamond accentuates the deep blue of Sapphire for a dramatic, high-contrast look.
Diamond's brilliance is also beautiful when set next to opaque or milky stones. Try pairing it with Rose Quartz for a look that showcases both stones wonderfully.
Diamond and White Topaz
Diamond and White Topaz, April's two birthstones, are both popular choices for jewelry. They're wonderful accent stones for any other gemstone, and of course look beautiful on their own. On the Mohs hardness scale, Diamond rates a 10 -- it's literally the hardest substance on earth. White Topaz is a hard stone, rating an 8 on the Mohs scale, but it can be scratched by harder gems. Both Diamond and White Topaz are great for everyday wear; just make sure not to strike your White Topaz on any hard surface.
Diamond and White Topaz
Diamond and White Topaz, April's two birthstones, are both popular choices for jewelry. They're wonderful accent stones for any other gemstone, and of course look beautiful on their own. On the Mohs hardness scale, Diamond rates a 10 -- it's literally the hardest substance on earth. White Topaz is a hard stone, rating an 8 on the Mohs scale, but it can be scratched by harder gems. Both Diamond and White Topaz are great for everyday wear; just make sure not to strike your White Topaz on any hard surface.
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FAQ
Diamonds are made of pure carbon. White Topaz is a neosilicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine. They're both hard stones, making them suitable for everyday wear. Keep both your Diamond and White Topaz jewelry in its jewelry pouch or box to keep it from scratching other gems (Diamond) or being scratched (White Topaz).
Tradition says that wearing your birthstone is good luck, so if you're an April baby, it's a great choice for jewelry! Diamonds are considered to be a very lucky stone in general, so they make a wonderful gem for everybody. Try pairing it with your birthstone to highlight its color.
People wear gemstones for many reasons, not just because it’s the birthstone for the month they were born. You may choose to wear a stone because you feel a connection to the color, because its traditional meaning resonates with you, or because it reminds you of someone you love, such as a child, friend, or loved one who’s passed away. Jewelry is extremely personal and you should feel free to wear any gemstone that speaks to you.
Sustainably grown precious gems are genuine gemstones grown in a lab from a “seed” and are chemically, physically, and optically identical to naturally mined stones. These lab-grown gemstones have beautiful, consistent color and fewer inclusions than naturally mined stones. They're rated the same hardness on the Mohs scale.