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The article discusses the birthstone for April, Diamond, and its associated benefits. Diamond is considered the King of all birthstones and is said to bring happiness, success, and strength to those born in April.
April Birthstone - Diamond
strung threaded Rosary design
stunning rosary
51cm in length
boxed
We used 8 x 6mm Crystal Glass beads AB. (
The coating effect referred to as
AB
is also referred to as "Aurora Borealis". It is a rainbow / iridescent effect that is applied to either the top of a stone or to half of a bead or pendant. Aurora Borealis is one of the most well-known and popular effects from
Swarovski
.)
Each bead is capped with silver plated flower spacers, which in turn have tiny glass clear seed beads on either side. The Mystery beads are mixture of various sized crystal glass beads. Each bead is capped with silver plated flower caps. The center piece features Our lady Immaculate Heart and Sacred Heart of Jesus on the reverse in a heart . The crucifix is of an ornate design - 4cm. Truly beautiful
We make to order to your specific needs and requests. Our Specialty rosary's and chaplets are handmade in South Africa. We take care to ensure that these rosaries are UNIQUE in design. Therefore we only have one listed rosary under our special rosaries, and usually a limited edition of our Chaplet design. We also take pride in using good quality beads, chain, pins, center pieces and crucifix's.
According to the Modern and Traditional Birthstone Lists, April is honoured withthe diamondas its one and only birthstone, which is also recognised as the King of all Birthstones.
Taken from the Greek word
adamas
, which means
unconquerable
, the diamond is a prized gemstone that has captured the hearts of many for centuries.
Wearing a diamond is said to make those
born in April
much happierin their relationships,more successful
in life and give them strength from within. Diamonds are also associated with other benefits such asmental clarity, balance, and prosperity.
Some historical texts say that these precious jewels were created by lightening bolts, while others say diamonds were the tears of the gods. The
Ancient Romans
believed Cupids arrows were tipped with diamonds.
The Hindu tradition links diamonds toVenus while other ancient beliefs associated diamonds with the planetMars. This stems from the tradition of warriors wearing diamonds to give them strength, courage and invincible protection, before engaging in battle.
Diamonds were also believed to have magical
healing powers
and could cure illnesses related to the brain and the pituitary gland. It was thought that diamonds held a certain purity, which enabled them to draw out poisonous toxins from the body.
Today, diamonds symbolize everlasting love and commitment. They make for a wonderful birthday gift in the form of birthstone jewellery for someone you love, especially if their special day falls in the month of April.
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