HISTORY AND LORE OF ZIRCONIA 

     The birthstone associated with the month of April, it’s an astrological birthstone for the sign of Aries.  It’s the anniversary gemstone for the 75th wedding anniversary.

     The Greek word "adamas," meaning unconquerable and indestructible, is the root word of the word diamond. Diamonds were worn because they were thought to give a person strength, invincibility, courage, and magical powers over the dark side of life. Rainbows of color gave the stones
magical powers over the evil eye of the sorceress and magicians of the day. 

     Legend has it that Europeans first discovered African diamonds in a Shaman's leather pouch. The African Shaman used his diamonds as Shamans of the world use quartz crystals. Anciently, diamonds were worn as unpolished stones. They were treasured for their beauty and powers.