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Diamond

Diamonds have a rich history, being traded as early as the fourth century BCE. By the 1400s, diamonds were also fashionable accessories for Europe’s elite. Diamonds have long been associated with love and marriage, and today it is common practice to propose marriage with a diamond ring. The first diamond engagement ring was given in 1477 from Archduke Maximilian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy.

Many of the first diamonds originated in India, where they were gathered from rivers and streams. After India’s supply of diamonds began to decrease in the 1700s, Brazil became a prominent source. Brazil went on to dominate the diamond market for more than 150 years. In 1888, entrepreneur Cecil Rhodes founded De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited. By 1900, De Beers controlled an estimated 90% of the world’s rough diamond production. The discovery of Australia and northern Canada as diamond sources greatly expanded diamond mining. Botswana is prominent diamond source today, where roughly 40% of the world’s rough diamond supply is sorted.

Throughout history, diamonds were thought to be an antidote to poison and were used as protection against the plague. Some also claimed that this April birthstone warded off the evil eye, which is a look believed to cause sickness, death, and poverty. It has been said that wearing diamonds can bring the wearer balance and clarity. Ancient civilizations have thought that lightning bolts formed diamonds and that diamonds were the tears of God.

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April’s birthstone is diamond, a gemstone symbolic of eternal love. Natural diamonds are believed to be one of the hardest and oldest substances in the world. This birthstone comes in a wide range of colors such as black, yellow, pink, and red.

March has two birthstones: the most recognized is aquamarine and the other is bloodstone.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s time to think about picking out the perfect piece of jewelry to show your love. Check out our top jewelry picks for inspiration!

The birthstone for the month of February is amethyst. Known for its purple color, this gemstone is commonly found in the collection of royal families throughout Europe and Asia.

This month’s birthstone is garnet. Garnets are durable and available in a broad price range, which makes them a great choice for any taste.

December’s three birthstones are turquoise, Tanzanite, and zircon. All three of these birthstones are known for their stunning shades of blue. The age of these gemstones varies greatly, from one being one of the oldest on Earth, to another only recently being discovered.

November’s two birthstones are topaz and citrine. Certain shades of these gemstones look similar to each other, so much so that they have often been mistaken for one another throughout history. The pale-yellow color of citrine closely resembles yellow topaz, which explains why November’s two birthstones have been so easily confused. Both November birthstones are easily accessible and affordable, even in larger sizes. Topaz and citrine were thought to be …

Halloween jewelry can be a delightful way to express your spooky spirit and add a touch of festive flair to your outfit. Whether you’re dressing up for a Halloween party or simply want to embrace the season’s eerie charm, Halloween jewelry offers a fun and creative way to celebrate!

October’s two birthstones are opal and tourmaline. Opal is traditionally the more recognized October birthstone; however, tourmaline was added as a second birthstone in 1812. Tourmaline is highly valued due to its wide variety of colors, and hundreds of years ago, it was believed that opals carried the power and virtues of all colored stones.