If your birthday is in April, then your birthstone is the diamond!

You may already have read our intro to diamonds (Diamonds 101 in WooU), but let’s review anyway.

The diamond is the hardest naturally-occurring mineral on earth. Its name comes from the ancient Greek adamas, which means invincible. Another mineral that gets its name from this Greek root word is adamantium — the fictional mineral that is infused into Wolverine’s skeleton in X-Men to make his bones into indestructible metal.

All geeky fangirlishness aside, a diamond is the quintessential gemstone — the first gem that comes to mind when you think of jewelry. Songs have been written celebrating it, nursery rhymes comparing stars to their luster. It’s often imitated and even duplicated.

So let’s celebrate all of you fabulous April Diamonds out there with a few different ways to rock your birthstone!

Affordable Accent

fettY Aries Zodiac Necklace (also comes in Taurus), $675 at barneys.com.

Whether you’re a courageous Aries or a determined Taurus, these ultra-hip Zodiac necklaces will show your true self to the world. And the diamonds used in this necklace are conflict-free!

The Investment Piece

Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co. Torque Bead Ring, $1,650 at tiffany.com.

Y’all know how I feel about Frank Gehry. And, since I know that you April Diamonds will accept nothing but the best, I suggest you try on Gehry’s Torque ring for size. The idea is classic, but the execution is so modern — everything we’ve come to expect from the fabulous Mr. Gehry!

Living in Luxury

Diamond in the Rough Champagne Bubbles Necklace, $22,000 at neimanmarcus.com.

It’s your birthday — this calls for a celebration! And a celebration always calls for the best champagne! I love the paradox of these rough diamonds creating such a refined piece of jewelry.

You April diamonds are tough, but beautiful. Shine on, my friends, shine on!

Brilliantly,
Olivia

Posted on 01.April 2009 at 00:44 in Birthstones, Diamonds are Forever. Trackback-Url for this Article.