Diamond Birthstone for April, it is some of the most sought after gemstone today. The only pure carbon element and is the hardest element known to man. Most of the mining today is found in South Africa. Diamonds are colorless to a slightly yellow or brownish tint. The colorless diamonds are the most sought after.
Fancy colors diamonds consists of pink, red, and blue.
The rarest of all gemstones are red diamonds. Diamonds are graded by carat weight, clarity, color, and cut, otherwise known as the four C's. Emerald Emeralds are a very soft and are one of the most valuable of all the gemstones. This green version of the mineral beryl is primarily mined in Columbia. Emerald is one of the earliest known gems to man.