The diamond represents one of the world’s most celebrated and coveted gemstones. Its brilliance and timeless beauty makes it spend the heart, love, and beauty. Whther placed in engagement rings,necklaces, earrings, or bracelets, diamonds alsways capture the eye of a jewelry lover. Cherished most by those born in April.

Over 3,000 years ago diamonds were admired and cherished. Their name comes from the Greek, meaning ‘invincible’ or ‘unbreakable’. Ancient civilizations wore them for luck and during battle as they believed they had helpful and protective powers. Talismans were worn to protect and heal the civilizations.

Now, they are the ultimate symbol of devotion, recognized as the symbol of loyalty, cherish, and everlasting beauty making them unmatched symbol of clarity.

Standing at a whopping toughness level of 10 on the Mohs scale, diamonds are the strongest natural matter known to man while being found on Earth. As a result, they can be worn and treasured for a lifetime thanks to their amazing resilience. Moreover, diamonds' capability to reflect and refract light is an astonishing phenomena that still remains unparalleled, giving them their signature sparkle known as ‘fire’. 

When purchasing a diamond, it is pivotal to grasp the 4Cs that define the price and quality: 

Cut: A diamond's cut proportionately correlates to its brilliance. A diamond that has a well polished cut will reflect light in such a way that it dazzles. 

Color: Ranging from the completely colorless extreme to a light yellow/brownish hue, diamonds are most valuable when completely colorless. 

Clarity: As the term indicates, clarity entails the relative amount of internal and external imperfections (inclusions and blemishes). It is evident that the less inclusions found, the greater the clarity grade. 

Carat Weight: The weight of a diamond calculated in carats signifies its size. As the size increases, the diamond's value increases alongside its rareness. 

A handful examples include: 

The Hope Diamond: A marvelous blue diamond renowned for it's rich background and prophesied curse.  

The Cullinan Diamond: The most significant blunt diamond of the gem kind that was ever found, sliced into several well known stones.

The Koh-i-Noor: A marquee diamond which is one of the British Crown Jewels and has a magnificent history associated with it.

Diamonds are a perfect fit for every occassion. Classic solitaire engagement rings, a stunning diamond plastered tennis bracelet, or elegant diamond stud earrings - you can find the perfect piece of jewelry for any event or style. 

At Shiv Shambu, we know how precious life’s special moments are, which is why we offer a breathtaking collection of GIA-certified diamonds and fine jewelry. Whether you’re looking for a gift for an April birthday or a beautiful timeless piece of diamond jewelry, visit our website shivshambu.net or our store located at 580 5th Avenue, Suite 1136, New York, NY 10036.