Diamond meaning & facts
Diamond is a birthstone for April. Diamond symbolises lasting love, strength and clarity, which is why it became the classic engagement stone.
- Birth month
- April
- Colour
- Colourless (also yellow, pink, blue and other colours)
- Mineral
- Carbon
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 10 (the hardest natural material)
- Main sources
- Botswana, Russia, Canada, Australia and southern Africa
Diamond facts
- The name comes from the Greek adamas, meaning "invincible".
- Natural diamonds formed deep in the Earth's mantle under intense heat and pressure and were carried to the surface by volcanic eruptions.
- Diamond is the traditional gem for a 60th wedding anniversary.
Birthstones by month
Frequently asked questions
What does diamond mean?
Diamond symbolises lasting love, strength and clarity, which is why it became the classic engagement stone.
What month is diamond the birthstone for?
Diamond is a birthstone for April.
How hard is diamond?
Diamond rates 10 (the hardest natural material) on the Mohs hardness scale, which runs from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
Gemstone meanings are traditional beliefs, shared for interest rather than as proven properties.