April's birthstone is the diamond.
Diamonds are a wonder of nature.
Their cold sparkling fire has held us spell-bound for centuries, inspiring rich passionate myths of romance, intrigue, power, greed, and magic. Ancient Hindus, finding diamonds washed out of the ground after thunderstorms, believed they were created by bolts of lightning. In our place and time, the diamond is a symbol of enduring love, and often grace engagement rings. Mostly transparent diamonds, colorless or tinted, are used as jewelry. Others are used widely in industry.