What is April's birthstone?

April's birthstone is diamond, the hardest natural gemstone at 10 on the Mohs scale.

Is there an affordable April birthstone alternative?

Yes — white sapphire, rock crystal quartz and lab-grown diamond are all worn as April birthstones.

April · Birthstone guide

April Birthstone: Diamond

The April birthstone is diamond, pure crystallised carbon and the hardest natural material known, scoring a perfect 10 on the Mohs scale.

Birthstone: Diamond
Also worn: White Sapphire, Rock Crystal
Color: Colorless white
Mineral: Carbon
Hardness: 10 Mohs
Main sources: Botswana, Russia, Canada, South Africa, Australia
Zodiac signs: Aries / Taurus
Anniversary: 60th and 75th wedding anniversary

What color is the April birthstone, and what does it mean?

Colorless is read as purity, permanence and unbreakable commitment — the reason diamond dominates engagement jewelry.

Color is the single biggest driver of value in colored gemstones, and it is also where birthstone symbolism lives. See how every month's color compares in the birthstone color guide.

What does the April birthstone symbolize?

Diamond stands for enduring love, strength and clarity. The Greek adamas — unconquerable — is the root of the name.

The history of the April birthstone

Diamonds were traded from India by the 4th century BCE. The modern engagement tradition dates from Archduke Maximilian's 1477 ring and was cemented by 20th-century marketing.

For the origin of the twelve-month tradition itself — Aaron's breastplate, Josephus, Polish gem traders and the 1912 American jewelers' list — read the full history of birthstones.

Every April birthstone in detail: where it's found, its powers and its cuts

Modern birthstone · 10 Mohs

Diamond

Where diamond is found: Botswana, Russia (Yakutia), Canada (Northwest Territories), South Africa and Australia; lab-grown diamonds are now a major share of the jewelry market.
Spiritual meaning: Invincibility and permanence — the classic emblem of an unbreakable bond.
Healing powers: Used as an amplifier stone: it is said to strengthen the intent of whatever it is paired with.
Cut styles: Round brilliant (57–58 facets) maximises sparkle; oval, emerald, pear, marquise and radiant cuts each trade brilliance for size or line.

Alternative birthstone · 9 Mohs

White Sapphire

Where white sapphire is found: Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Tanzania.
Spiritual meaning: Clarity and truthful judgement — a calmer stand-in for diamond.
Healing powers: Used for mental focus and cutting through confusion.
Cut styles: Round and cushion brilliants; step cuts look glassy because sapphire lacks diamond's fire.

Traditional birthstone · 7 Mohs

Rock Crystal

Where rock crystal is found: Brazil, Madagascar, the Alps and Arkansas (USA).
Spiritual meaning: The 'master crystal' — clarity, programmable intent and energetic cleansing.
Healing powers: Used to amplify other stones and for general clearing work.
Cut styles: Points and clusters left natural; also faceted rounds and briolettes.

Spiritual and healing associations are traditional lore, recorded here for cultural interest — they are not medical advice.

How to buy diamond

Judge by cut first — it drives brilliance more than any other factor — then color, clarity and carat. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical and cost considerably less.

Caring for diamond jewelry

Diamonds attract grease. Soak in warm soapy water and brush behind the stone where a film builds up.

April birthstone jewelry to look for

Diamond solitaire birthstone necklace in 18k gold
April birthstone tennis bracelet
Diamond initial and birthstone pendant

A pendant is the most forgiving setting for softer stones, because a necklace takes far fewer knocks than a ring. Bezel settings protect the girdle of the stone and suit everyday wear, which is why a bezel-set april birthstone necklace is the piece most people start with.

If you want the stone on your hand instead, a slim april birthstone ring keeps the setting low enough to survive daily wear, and a personalized birthstone bracelet lets you line up one stone for every family birthday.

April birthstone jewelry: personalized diamond pieces

Shop April birthstone necklaces, rings and bracelets in 18K gold — each one made with the April birthstone and engraved with the name, initial or date you choose. Choose a piece, then pick your finish.

April birthstone: Diamond on film

A short film on diamond, the april birthstone — its color, its meaning and how it is worn.

April birthstone questions

More answers in the birthstone questions and answers guide.

What is April's birthstone?: April's birthstone is diamond, the hardest natural gemstone at 10 on the Mohs scale.
Is there an affordable April birthstone alternative?: Yes — white sapphire, rock crystal quartz and lab-grown diamond are all worn as April birthstones.