How the dazzling diamond came to be April's Birthstone

The incredible sparkle of a diamond has made it a fan-favorite for anyone and everyone looking for high-end jewelry. It’s hard to go wrong with a diamond anything - rings, necklaces, bracelets, you name it. Apart from being jewelry of choice for so many, it’s been considered a universal symbol of love and commitment, and for those lucky enough to be born in April, there’s the privilege of it being their birthstone.  

A most befitting birthstone

The origin of birthstones traces back to the Book of Exodus, in biblical times and to the Ratna Pariksha, a Hindu religious text from the 5th Century. But it wasn’t until 1912 that the American National Association of Jewelers released a list of gemstones that are associated with each month of the year. 

With this list, the diamond was officially designated as the birthstone for April and consequently for those who fall under the Aries sign. Both the diamond and Aries-born individuals are known to be courageous, tenacious and intent on lighting up their surroundings with their internal glimmer. 

Diamonds also signify grace, romance, and serenity, which are all traits that an Aries-born identifies with. And also like those born under that sign, a diamond is renowned to be sturdy, strong and practically invincible. It’s an absolutely fitting symbol for those born in this month.  

Why do birthstone rings make such great gifts?

Birthstone rings make great gifts because they are personalized, easy to connect with every ensemble and above all, the ring is pretty much one of the most favored of all accessories. It’s because the ring, as a design, stands for so much including everlasting love, confidence and poise, making it the perfect gift for almost any occasion.  

For the lucky April-born, it’s the diamond ring that takes precedence and who wouldn’t want a glamorous diamond ring. It’s classy, elegant and timeless. The great thing about diamonds is, you don’t have to go the status quo route with white/ colorless diamonds to make an impression. For those who prefer something a little less contemporary, more colorful options are the way to go. 

Gem Bleu’s wide collection features some of the most elegant and stylish options of colored diamond rings for women. For a pop of bright color, consider our simply delightful Yellow Diamond ring set in white gold. For those whose tastes are a little more glamorous, a stunning Pink Diamond ring will make a great choice. 

Each of our gemstones are ethically sourced and processed in-house at our facilities located all over the globe. This enables us to have total control of the production, from sourcing the gems to cutting, polishing and designing the exquisite jewelry that’s available on our website. Explore our gemstone collection and you’ll definitely find something that suits you. Don’t forget to follow us on social media for updates and special offers.