One of the most celebrated international jewelry trends is birthstone jewelry. The idea of wearing a gemstone corresponding to your birth month has gained ground in recent years. If this idea has also caught your attention, I’ll help you choose an April birthstone ring. So, let’s begin!
What Is The Birthstone For April?
Diamond is the birthstone for April. It’s also the most famous gemstone of them all, particularly famous because of its superior durability. The reason behind the superior durability of diamond is its strictly linked atomic structure made up of pure carbon. The remarkable durability of diamond, coupled with its striking appearance, makes it one of the most popular and historic gemstones in the world. Diamond is also the most coveted centerstone option for engagement rings.
Moreover, people also love to wear all types of jewelry fashioned with diamonds because it can last for as long as possible. For perspective, an April birthstone ring can be passed down to generations ahead. Diamond is both the traditional and modern birthstone for April.
Symbolism Of The April Birthstone
Diamonds have been associated with strength and eternal love for centuries. The reason for this inclination is the remarkable beauty and dependable hardness & durability of diamonds. Moreover, diamonds have also represented love and life throughout history. That’s why people love to choose a diamond centerstone for their engagement ring. Diamond has also been known to promote mental clarity. Therefore, those born in the month of April benefit the most after wearing diamond rings.
Colors Of The April Birthstone
The April birthstone comes in shades of yellow, brown, pink, green, orange, lavender and blue, to name a few. It can also be gray or colorless. Colorless diamonds have been the best-sellers. They’ve been coveted for their crisp aura. However, colorless diamonds may exhibit yellow, brown or gray shades. All the other things being equal, those colorless diamonds are the most valuable ones that exhibit these shades in lesser amounts.
The strength of different color shades in a colorless diamond dramatically determines its per-carat price. That’s how diamonds are valued. So, if you want a colorless diamond without the shades of any color, keeping all other factors constant, then you might need to pay a large sum of money for it. In the D-Z color grading scale of diamonds, the D color grade is your best bet if you want a diamond with no color.
Lure Of April Birthstone Rings
Rings fashioned with diamonds have been calling the shots for a very long time. They offer a rich blend of beauty and longevity. We both know that women go crazy for diamonds; in fact, these gemstones are greatly desired among not only women but also men. The colorless appearance of diamond rings makes them stand out in a world full of color gemstone rings. Moreover, not to forget that diamond is the hardest substance on earth.
Therefore, a ring fashioned with this gemstone will most likely better withstand the wear and tear of daily wear compared to a ring fashioned with any other gemstone. It can be said that in terms of durability, diamonds are the standard. This is also the reason why diamonds are so valuable. The durability of a gemstone can be broken down into three parts: hardness, stability and toughness. Diamonds win at all these three parts in terms of durability.
For instance, the hardness of a gemstone can be described as its ability to resist scratches and blows. The score of a gemstone on the 10-point Mohs scale of hardness determines its level of hardness. On the Mohs hardness scale, diamond is a 10. This means that a diamond can only get scratched with another diamond. Similarly, diamonds are a cut above the rest in terms of stability and toughness. Diamonds can hold up against many frequently used chemical products and most likely won't chip or break. So, there you go!
Choosing A Diamond Ring
Diamonds are graded on the D-to-Z color-grading scale of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Now, on this scale, diamonds range from colorless to light yellow or brown color diamonds starting from D to Z. However, an untrained eye can’t determine the color distinction in this scale because it’s very subtle. If you’re shopping for a diamond centerstone with a set budget, you should probably start by choosing from Z color diamonds and above rather than D color diamonds and below. That’s because the per-carat price of diamond starts decreasing as you descend from color grades D to Z.
On the other hand, the per-carat price of diamond starts increasing as you ascend from the color grades Z to D. For perspective, D color diamonds and their adjacent equivalents come with a hefty price tag on the D to Z color grading scale of GIA. Whereas, F color diamonds and their adjacent equivalents are somewhat affordable on GIA’s color grading scale. There’s no doubt in saying that you’ll be getting a top-quality stone if you pick a D color diamond or choose from its adjacent diamonds.
However, the only major downside of doing that will be that you'll have to pay an exorbitant price. So, if you’re on a budget, you know where to start choosing a diamond for your April birthstone ring on the diamond color grading scale of GIA.
Online Or Offline
Now that you know how to choose a diamond ring for yourself, it’s about time you took the plunge. But wait, there is something that I need to tell you before you set the ball rolling. If it’s your first time choosing an April birthstone ring, you should probably get your fascination from a physical jewelry store rather than online. That’s because you’ll not be able to ascertain the quality of your diamond ring from a photo or video.
On the other hand, shopping from a physical jewelry store will work wonders for you. That’s because in a physical jewelry store, there most likely will be a jewelry expert assisting you with your purchase. In that way, you’ll be able to choose an April birthstone ring that goes with your budget and preference. Also, one more thing that you should bear in mind is that you shouldn’t get your jewelry piece from just about any nearby jeweler.
On the contrary, you should only rely on a reputed jeweler for this endeavor. That’s because jewelers with a good reputation give designated certificates of authenticity with every bling as opposed to lowly jewelers. So, now you know it all about investing in April birthstone rings.
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