April Birthstone Jewelry - Diamond

Diamonds have been treasured as gemstones since their use as religious icons in ancient India. It is the hardest & high value natural material known, where hardness is defined as resistance to scratching. The hardness of diamonds contributes to its suitability as a gemstone. Because it can only be scratched by other diamonds, it maintains its polish extremely well. Unlike many other gems, it is well-suited to daily wear because of its resistance to scratching—perhaps contributing to its popularity as the preferred gem in engagement or wedding rings, which are often worn every day.

Another kind of stone that looks very similar to diamond is call Cubic Zirconia or CZ in short.