This month is April, the month of the birthstone, the Diamond. What an impressive birthstone, it is. If it's your birthday this month, then you share this birthstone with many celebrities. So, if someone special wants to know what to buy for you - I think it is fairly obvious what the first choice should be! (In an ideal world)

Some Facts about Diamonds!

• In medieval times, people thought that the diamond contained some deep mystical powers. It was thought that a diamond could boost a person's relationship, skills and trust. Did you know that diamonds also have a history for their medicinal qualities and are considered to be able to heal certain illnesses? Many more reasons to be given one then!
• Also, Cupid’s arrows had been tipped with diamonds and consequently earned the reputation as the ideal gift of love. You can find diamonds in loads of different colours besides the usual and these include gray, green, red, blue, yellow and brown. However, the 'white' and vibrant hues signify innocence, life and joy.
• Engagement rings started due to the fact, that before the 1400’s, this precious stone was only accessible to people of royal blood, who had been able to wear this is a symbol of invincibility and courage. In the mid 1400s, the Archduke Maximillian presented Mary of Burgundy with a diamond ring, which started the long history of diamond engagement rings that is still continued these days.
• The practice of having a diamond engagement ring on the third finger, (often called the ring finger), started in Egyptian times; since it was deemed that the vein of love travels through this finger straight to the heart.
• In addition to being the birthstone for the month of April, you will not find a gift which is more symbolic of love and none that is more promising of everlasting and eternal love.
• Earlier Greeks thought that diamonds had been splinters of stars which had fallen from the sky. Other people revered these precious stones as dew drops or God's Tears. The origins of the first diamonda has never been solved and this continues to be a mystery to scientists and geologists, to this day.
• In the beginning geologists believed that India was the first river bed source when it came to mining diamonds. Earlier Hindus referred to diamond as Vajra and this means lightening. This was given its name due to its unbelievable strength, as well as the light rays it released.
• Apart from being the most beautiful gemstone, they are likewise the hardest substance discovered on earth. Some places such as Botswana, Russia, Australia and South Africa have mined diamonds and Canada was recently added to this list.

So, although there are several celebrities who share this birthstone with you, there is no doubt that the diamond, is a star and a celebrity in its own right - just like you! Recognised from ancient days as a symbol of love, as well as for its beauty, you will not find a better gift! So men-folk, listen-up, if it's good enough for the celebs, it's good enough for us - get buying! ;)