If you were born in April, you are lucky, as your birthstone is the diamond. This hard and most durable gemstone–which is 58 times harder than anything else found in nature–is made of one element, carbon, and can only be cut with another diamond. While these sparkling and enticing gemstones are used, by a majority of people for engagement rings, they also make that perfect stone for a wide range of jewelry. In addition to the widely known colorless stones, diamonds are also available in many other colors. Yellow, red, pink, blue, and green diamonds, which are known as fancy color diamonds, are extremely rare and quite prized. While diamonds have been associated, with great healing powers, they also have always symbolized eternal and lasting love.

Jewelry Guide
Guide to Birthstones: September – Sapphire
Since sapphires are extremely hard gemstones–measuring a 9, on the Mohs scale, second only to diamonds–they are a perfect gemstone for fine jewelry. The stone,