April Birthstone: Diamond
April's birthstone is diamond. Diamond is colourless and traditionally associated with strength, love.
Modern U.S. list · reviewed by MyPiece Editorial · 2026-08-04
- Stone
- Diamond
- Colour
- Diamond: colourless
- Hardness
- Diamond: Mohs 10
- Zodiac
- Aries · Taurus
Diamond
Modern U.S. list · term diamond
The hardest natural material on earth, and the only gem made of a single element — carbon, crystallised under immense pressure deep in the mantle and carried up by ancient volcanoes. Nothing scratches it but another diamond. Lab-grown diamonds are now chemically identical and a fraction of the price — a genuine, honest option.
Traditionally a symbol of strength, love, and Mohs 10 — tough enough for everyday wear. How to care for it →
Where does diamond come from?
Diamond has no single source pin on MyPiece. Botswana, Russia and Canada are important producers; no single origin represents the global trade.
Multiple source regions
Botswana, Russia and Canada are important producers; no single origin represents the global trade.
Where is diamond cut and traded?
Diamond is cut and traded in Antwerp, Belgium, New York, USA and London, UK.
Modern & traditional
Birthstone lists have shifted across cultures and centuries. This page follows the Jewelers of America modern U.S. list. Diamond is the modern listed stone for April. Diamond has held April on every major list since the modern lists began.
Common questions
What is April's birthstone?
April's birthstone is diamond. Diamond has held April on every major list since the modern lists began.
What colour is April's birthstone?
Diamond is colourless.
What does April's birthstone mean?
Diamond traditionally stands for strength, love — associations carried by custom, not science.
Where is diamond sourced?
Diamond has no single source pin on MyPiece. Botswana, Russia and Canada are important producers; no single origin represents the global trade.
What is the Aries and Taurus birthstone?
April runs from Aries into Taurus, and diamond serves both in the calendar-month list. Sign-based tables can use different traditions.
Is diamond tough enough for everyday wear?
Diamond is Mohs 10 and is generally more suitable for frequent wear. Hardness is only one care factor, so the setting and the stone's condition still matter.
Sources & further reading
Diamond
- GIA - Diamond Descriptionchecked 2026-08-04
- Wikipedia - Diamondchecked 2026-08-04