April - DIAMOND/QUARTZ

Diamonds have got their name from the Greek word "Adamas" meaning unconquerable. It suggests the eternity of love. This is by far the most popular of stones throughout the ages. This crystal clear form of carbon posesses the quality of reflecting light beautifully. Diamond is a symbol of love, innocence and purity. If you wear a diamond you are blessed with strength and endurance. Diamond is used to strengthen the reproductive organs and the kidneys. Because this stone is composed of a single element, it is considered to be purest of all gemstones.

For those who can't afford a Diamond, Crystal, white Topaz and Zirconia are some of the alternative gemstones for those born in April.
Quartz crystal is a clear variety of Quartz that was first found high in the frozen mountains of the Alps.
Ancient people believed it was a form of ice crystals that would never melt.
Quartz comes from the Greek word ‘Krustallos', literally meaning ‘ice'.
It is said to have cooling powers and is a romantic stone.
Sources of Quartz crystal include Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland, France and parts of the Soviet Union.
Crystal Quartz is a powerful gemstone.
It is mainly used in healing as amplification of energies.