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April birthstone: Diamond
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: 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 (21 March – 19 April) and Taurus (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.
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Questions answered
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.
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