# April birthstone: Diamond

> The April birthstone is diamond. Its meaning and history, alternatives at gift-friendly prices, April star signs and pieces you can buy in the UK.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/april
Updated: 2026-10-30

The birthstone for April is diamond. The full list is diamond, with clear quartz (rock crystal) as the popular affordable alternative. Diamond is the hardest natural material, 10 on the Mohs scale. Clear quartz has long been the everyday stand-in, and the jewellers' lists name rock crystal as an alternative.

## April birthstones at a glance

- [Clear quartz](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/clear-quartz): traditionally linked with clarity and amplifying intention; the 'master' stone

## Where birthstone lists come from

The idea of a stone for each month goes back to the twelve stones on the breastplate of the Jewish high priest, described in the Book of Exodus. The modern list was set by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912, and Britain's National Association of Goldsmiths published its own list in 1937. That is why some months have more than one stone.

## April star signs

April birthdays fall under [Aries](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/aries/crystals) (21 March – 19 April) and [Taurus](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/taurus/crystals) (20 April – 20 May), so a sign stone is another gift option.

## Gift ideas at every price

- Under £10: a tumbled clear quartz or clear quartz in a pouch with a card.
- £10–£30: a pendant, bracelet or point in the birthstone colour.
- £30 and over: a sphere, a larger point or a set with a candle and incense. Orders over £40 travel free.

## Care

Hard stones (7 and above on the Mohs scale) can be washed in warm soapy water. Softer and porous stones need a dry cloth only. Each stone page gives specific care.

## Questions

**What is the April birthstone?**

Diamond, with clear quartz (rock crystal) as the popular affordable alternative.

**What colour is the April birthstone?**

Diamond is the hardest natural material, 10 on the Mohs scale.

**Is there a cheaper alternative to diamond?**

Tumbled stones in the same colour are an affordable option.

**Can I wear a April birthstone if I wasn't born in April?**

Yes, anyone can wear a April birthstone. Birthstone lists are a modern jewellers' tradition (set in 1912 in the US and 1937 in the UK), not a rule, and many people choose stones for their colour or meaning. Clear quartz are the usual choices.

**What is the zodiac stone for a April birthday?**

A April birthday falls under two star signs, and each has its own traditional stones. Check your exact date, then see the [crystals for April](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals-by-month/april) page, which lists both signs' stones. Many people give the birthstone and a sign stone together.

## Related

- [March birthstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/march)
- [May birthstone](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/may)
- [All birthstones](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones)
- [Crystal gift finder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-finder)

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