Congratulations April babies, your birthstone is Diamond! The diamond is a significant birthstone for so many reasons. Here are a few:Diamond MineralogyDiamonds were formed of carbon in the heart of the Earth over a 1 to 3 billion year time span. The incomprehensible high temperatures and pressures along with the duration of time make diamonds one of the rarest and most desirable gems in the world. Diamonds can be described using a set of categories, called The 4 C's: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat.Diamond HistoryDiamond trade may be traced back as early as 4th Century India, where their beauty was a prized possession among the elite upper class. As century's past and the exotic caravan trade routes developed so did the ever growing love of diamonds. Eventually, diamond made their way to Medieval Venice and then, in time, to world! Today diamonds can be found in mines throughout the world.Diamond LegendIn ancient Roman literature it was written that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds.Diamond SymbolismLove, Purity, Innocence, and Faithfulness.Famous April BirthdaysEddie Murphy, Robert Downey, Jr., Kristen Stewart, Emma Watson, Jennifer Garner, Victoria Beckham, Kourtney Kardashian, George Takei, Jack Nicholson, Barbara Streisand, and Willie Nelson.
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