Oh, you lucky April babies…you get the diamond as your birthstone! This gem, made of pure carbon, is known as the “stone of invincibility” because it’s the hardest known naturally occurring substance. It comes in most colors of the rainbow and can range from clear to opaque. Not only are diamonds beautiful, but they bring many wonderful qualities to those who wear them:
-enhances your inner vision, opening one to new possibilities
-brings balance to your brain and life
-builds strength and fortitude
-is a symbol of faithfulness and love
-helps release fear and anxiety, and builds courage and hope
-associated with success and abundance
One interesting thing I read while researching diamonds is that they are purported to amplify both the positive and the negative. So, for example, if you’re in a terrible mood, it will apparently magnify this feeling. It is suggested that one take off ones diamonds if feeling negative. Interesting, hm?
I was a bit overwhelmed when I began pondering how I could narrow down my examples of diamond jewelry to just a handful. There’s SO many pieces I love out there! Therefore, I decided to narrow the field and show you some of the fantastic designs from my local peeps — talented designers from the San Francisco Bay Area. I asked 11 different designers to share one of their current favorite pieces from their collections. So here they are in no particular order for your viewing pleasure…
Adeline Jewelry Quintet Ring — hand-carved 14K yellow gold beveled-edge band with five rosecut hexagon salt and pepper diamonds
Sakura Haru Halo Diamond Cluster Ring — 14K rose gold ring featuring and old euro-cut diamond from the early 1800’s (diamond from Perpetuum Jewels); the smaller side diamonds are from the client’s father, who had recently passed away.
Thalia Jewelry Diamond Rings — includes a platinum and diamond eternity band, a 14K rose gold diamond eternity band, and a larger platinum and diamond band, and a 2ct 18K yellow gold band.
I don’t know about you, but I’m blown away by the range in beauty coming out of the Bay Area. Thank you so much to the wonderful designers for sharing your work! May all of you with a birthday this month have a wonderful celebration and some fun shopping for diamonds. xo
10 thoughts on “April Birthstone: Diamond”
Oh my!!! All fantastic but my favorite is the diamond prism ring. Holy cow? The Bay Area has so much talent in all fields. We are lucky to live here!!
Wow! The prism ring makes me swoon. 2nd place for me is the signet ring. It’s simple & genius in its diamond composition. Another sparkling post from you Amy…✨
Oh my!!! All fantastic but my favorite is the diamond prism ring. Holy cow? The Bay Area has so much talent in all fields. We are lucky to live here!!
That we are, mom…for so many reasons! And I agree with you, that Lauren Wolf ring is AMAZING!!!!
So many talented local designers!
So true, Rose!
Wow! The prism ring makes me swoon. 2nd place for me is the signet ring. It’s simple & genius in its diamond composition. Another sparkling post from you Amy…✨
Glad you enjoyed the sparkles, Colleen!
If April is my half birthday month can I still count the diamond as my birthstone? 😉 I love all of the pieces you jewelry you included in this post!
You can TOTALLY count it, Leighton — I like how you think! 🙂
Wow. I truly love every piece you’ve shown us. Lovely and informative post.
Thanks! It was fun showing pieces from local designers that I know. Love them and their work!