Furthermore, clever marketing of diamonds over the last century or so, largely by De Beers, has had the effect of inflating prices by a combination of increasing demand and deliberately restricting supply. Furthermore, diamond production has caused environmental damage in and around many production sites, as well as courting accusations of labour exploitation. In recent times, diamond’s reputation as a gemstone has been sullied by its association with ‘conflict’ or ‘blood’ stones, which have been used to fund organised crime, violence, insurrection and civil war in many developing nations, most notably in Africa. April is a case in point, as traditionally diamond was regarded as the only birthstone for the month but there are actually four other birthstones that have been associated with it over the centuries which are also worth considering. The advantage this has created for the modern day consumer is that it is now possible to choose from a number of stones for some months of the year according to your taste, ethical considerations and budget. One of the intriguing things about birthstones is the fact there is no unanimous agreement on what each one should be and most sources site multiple stones for the same month! Different cultures have developed differing birthstone calendars and these have often been revised and changed over the years.
April birthstone – is diamond the only option?
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