| The birthstone for the month of April is the | | | | can be particularly meaningful to a woman, or |
| diamond. The colors of diamonds can range from | | | | even a young girl, if it is personalized through |
| clear to pink to yellow. Because only 20% of | | | | engraving. The message can be any sentimental |
| mined diamonds are suitable for cutting into | | | | words or images that the giver desires. Engraving |
| jewelry, this particular birthstone tends to be | | | | is most commonly seen on the inside of rings; |
| rather exclusive and expensive. Many individuals | | | | however, it can also be featured on diamond |
| choose to purchase imitation diamonds, which are | | | | pendants. Diamonds can be featured in a wide |
| most commonly constructed from cubic zarconia, | | | | variety of settings as well, including platinum, |
| because they tend to be more financially | | | | titanium, gold, or silver. Diamonds are also |
| affordable than authentic diamonds. In both | | | | commonly featured in jewelry that incorporates |
| modern and ancient cultures, the diamond is | | | | the use of other semiprecious stones that accent |
| believed to represent faith, purity, and joy in life. | | | | the diamond itself. |
| Furthermore, the diamond is believed to have | | | | Diamonds are not strictly limited to women's |
| healing physical properties regarding the human | | | | jewelry. They are commonly featured in items |
| brain and the stomach. It is also believed to | | | | for men as well. A popular gift for men is the |
| improve the clarity of the wearer's mind. When an | | | | diamond watch. Watches are commonly used |
| individual is purchasing a piece of diamond jewelry, | | | | everyday; however, the gift of a diamond watch |
| he or she should bear in mind the four "C's" of | | | | allows a man to have a watch that he can use |
| the diamond, which are color, cut, clarity, and | | | | for special occasions. Diamond cufflinks are also |
| carat | | | | another popular gift option for men. For those |
| The glamour and durability of the diamond makes | | | | who dress in suits, diamond cufflinks add an |
| it a suitable gift for all occasions. Diamonds are | | | | irresistible element of style and grace. A money |
| featured in almost every conceivable style of | | | | clip that also features the use of diamonds can be |
| jewelry, including rings, earrings, and tennis | | | | a welcome gift. It adds an air of sophistication to |
| bracelets. The gift of a piece of diamond jewelry | | | | this otherwise practical gift. |