April Birthstone: Diamond
Born in April · 1 birthstone
Diamond is the birthstone for April. It is the hardest natural gem - nothing scratches it but another diamond. Most diamonds look clear and colorless, but they can also be yellow, pink, blue and more. For an April baby, a diamond says something that lasts forever.
About Diamond
Usually colorless, but also found in colors - the famous Hope diamond is deep blue.
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Botswana, Russia, Canada, South Africa, Australia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. India and later Brazil were the first big sources.
📜 Story and old beliefs
For a Baby Born in April
April is full of new growth, and diamond is the stone of things that last. Its old meaning is strength and lasting love - just what you feel for a new baby. A diamond does not need to be big to be special: a tiny stone saved for later can mean as much as a big one.
Keepsake Ideas
Birthstones are keepsakes for later, not jewelry for babies. Do not put necklaces, bracelets, anklets or small stones on a baby or toddler - they can cause choking or strangulation. That includes amber or gemstone 'teething' necklaces, which the U.S. FDA and the American Academy of Pediatrics warn against. Keep gems and jewelry out of reach.
April Zodiac Signs
Quick Answers
What is the birthstone for April?
Diamond.
Are diamonds only clear?
No. Most are colorless, but diamonds also come in yellow, pink, blue and other colors.
What does diamond mean?
By tradition it stands for strength and lasting love. It is also the gift for 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries.
Stone list and gem facts follow the GIA birthstone guides. Meanings are old traditions and folklore, not facts or health claims.