April Birthstone: The Diamond Reigns Supreme

April 18, 2022

By Livia Primo Lack

10 min read

Happy diamond month to all our fellow jewellery lovers and aficionados! April is a particularly important month at Katerinaperez.com, not only because it is the birth month of our founder and Editor-in-Chief, but also because it is a precious time of year when diamonds are celebrated not only as a birthstone but also as a key gem in any fine and high jewellery collection.

Perhaps the most famous amongst gemstones, diamonds are the global symbol of love, eternity and commitment. Born under extreme conditions of heat and pressure deep beneath the earth’s mantle, a diamond that survives its creation process is practically unbreakable, with only a diamond able to cut another. This carbon-compact exquisite natural wonder is the strongest, hardest and most durable of all gemstones, making it the perfect sparkling accessory for everyday wear.

Leo Wittwer solitaire ring with a 6cts diamond

Leo Wittwer solitaire ring with a 6cts diamond

An individual interested in acquiring a diamond will often look for a “white” or “colourless” stone, but did you know that the most sought-after diamonds are in fact colourful? Referred to as “fancy colours”, diamonds graded with colours red, green, purple, orange, pink and blue are rarer than a flawless white diamond, with only one in ten thousand diamonds considered to have a fancy colour. The most prominent coloured diamonds in jewellery collections today are pink and blue. In fact, the world’s most famous coloured diamond, nicknamed the “Hope Diamond” is a blue diamond weighing over 45 carats.

Marco Valente bracelets with D-E-F colour diamonds

Marco Valente bracelets with D-E-F colour diamonds

Whether fancy coloured, slightly coloured or even colourless, diamonds are experiencing a awakening in how designers use them to embellish their fine and high jewellery creations. Yes, these gems are timeless and classic, however for many young jewellery consumers, the classic Solitaire piece just won’t suffice. Thanks to the work of modern jewellery designers the likes of Shaun Leane and his rose-thorn inspired diamond pavé pieces, Zoe Chicco’s statement diamond detailed bangles and Tasaki’s high jewellery firework diamond spray design, there are diamond-centric pieces out there to fit every fancy, mood and style.

B8 Jewels pave diamond rings

B8 Jewels pave diamond rings

Our advice when it comes to wearing diamond jewellery? Invest in a piece you truly love. Whether it’s an art-deco style tennis bracelet or a more understated pair of drop earrings, make sure it’s a jewellery design you are completely taken with and see yourself wearing for years to come.

Fernando Jorge

Fernando Jorge

Brilliant Radiant necklace with diamonds in 18k yellow gold

Forevermark

Forevermark

Diamond-set signet ring in 18k yellow gold

Made by Maliya

Made by Maliya

Diamond Fountain earrings in 14k white gold

Forevermark

Forevermark

Classic diamond line bracelet in 18k yellow gold

Jacquie Aiche

Jacquie Aiche

Sophia Diamond Shaker necklace with round and marquise-cut diamonds in 14k yellow gold

Eriness

Eriness

Diamond Baguette Strand earrings in 14K yellow gold

Forevermark

Forevermark

Graduated Smile necklace with round brilliant-cut diamonds

Lorenz Baumer

Lorenz Baumer

Titane Small Lagoon ring with brilliant-cut diamonds in white gold and titanium

Boghossian

Boghossian

Merveilles Bridal diamond ring in 18k white gold

Dorian Webb

Dorian Webb

Trellis Diamond Dome ring

Ara Vartanian

Ara Vartanian

Two-finger ring with white and brown diamonds in 18k white gold

Eriness

Eriness

Diamond Cushion signet ring in 14k yellow gold

Eriness

Eriness

Diamond Cluster bangle with 3.80 carats of diamonds in 14k yellow gold

Sauer

Sauer

Bold Diamond bracelet in 18k yellow gold

Hoorsenbuhs

Hoorsenbuhs

Diamond bracelet in 18k yellow gold

Forevermark

Forevermark

Avaanti Collection Arc earrings with diamonds in yellow gold

Hoorsenbuhs

Hoorsenbuhs

Dame Phantom ring with diamonds in rose gold

Mad Lords

Mad Lords

Brilliant-cut diamond cuff bracelet in yellow gold

Sauer

Sauer

Arrow bracelet with diamonds in 18k white and yellow gold

Shaun Leane

Shaun Leane

Armis Cuffs with diamonds in 18k white gold

Mad Lords

Mad Lords

Stud earring with marquise-cut diamonds in yellow gold

Messika

Messika

Diamond Spears earring in 18k white gold

Fernando Jorge

Fernando Jorge

Flicker bracelet with diamonds in 18k yellow gold

Zoe Chicco

Zoe Chicco

Medium Aura cuff bracelet with fancy-cut diamonds in 14k yellow gold

State Property

State Property

Adams Bone White ring with diamonds and white enamel in 18k yellow gold

State Property

State Property

Arcane Marmara diamond necklace in 18k yellow gold

Sauer

Sauer

Augusta ring with an oval-shaped diamond in 18k yellow gold

Zoe Chicco

Zoe Chicco

Medium Aura ring with an emerald-cut diamond in 14k yellow gold

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