Birthstones: April is Diamonds!

Diamonds.  Just the word can bring a smile to even the most serious of faces.  Widely regarded as the most precious of gems, diamonds are considered the birthstone of the month of April, so come visit us at Studio Vincent to pick up a gift for your April baby!  Diamonds come out of the ground looking like semi-translucent pebbles and are sorted by color before they are sent to be cut.  The majority of diamond jewelry on the market has cut and polished gems, but the more creative goldsmiths like to explore using raw and uncut diamonds in their designs.  Diamonds can come in a rainbow of colors and we recommend using colored diamonds in place of semi-precious gems in many designs because of their durability.  

The word diamond comes from the Greek word Adamas, which means unconquerable. Diamonds, indeed, are known for their longevity and hardness, making them an excellent choice for engagement, wedding and commitment rings, or any jewelry that will be worn on a daily basis.  Before purchasing a diamond it's necessary to understand how they're categorized and graded.  We are happy to sit down with our clients to explain the Four C's of the diamond trade: Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat.  Come in today and get a jump start on your April birthday purchases!  Choose from bezel set diamond studs, tension set diamond rings, rough diamond earrings and much more.