“A Diamond is Forever”, a slogan launched by De Beers in 1947, is as familiar today as it was 60 years ago. A symbol of eternal and lasting love, the first diamond engagement ring on record was commissioned by Archduke Maximillian of Austria in 1477. Today, over 500 years later, a diamond ring is considered the classic engagement ring.

Diamond is also the traditional birthstone for April. While many of the other birthstones are semi-precious stones and thus more affordable, diamonds of good clarity and size may be out of reach for many consumers. Fortunately there are other options available, two of which are moissanite and cubic zirconia. Both are gemstones and beautiful in their own right, though cubic zirconia (often referred to as a CZ) is a man-made stone. Unfortunately neither stone is nearly as hard as a diamond and can be fairly easily damaged.

Diamonds have been admired throughout the ages with ancient civilizations believing they were lightning made real on earth. Also attributed with great healing powers diamonds have been thought to cure brain disease, mental illnesses, skin diseases, and infections. To this day, for those who believe in the healing power of crystals, diamonds are considered master healing stones best used to amplify the power of other healing minerals.

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