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This April we celebrate diamonds, symbols of true love and the perfect bridal stone
There is no stone that captures the imagination quite like diamonds. Novelists hinge entire plots on them and songwriters pen odes to their beauty. The Romans thought they were the tears of gods, the ancient Greeks believed them to be splinters of stars fallen to earth, while the Persian poet Hafiz believed they contained rainbows.
Even Plato, the great philosopher, thought that these mesmerising stones were living celestial spirits. The myths are grand, but a diamond’s true origin story is just as magnificent – stones forged in the intense heat and pressure that existed at the beginning of the Earth, formed in its upper mantle then pushed to the surface through deep, volcanic eruptions. It is believed there are a finite number of natural diamonds in existence; each one precious, unique, and indestructible.
For those with a birthday in April, diamonds take on particular resonance. It is thought that the idea of birthstones can be traced back to the Bible, where, in Exodus 28, Moses gives directions on how to make a special breastplate for Aaron, the Hebrews’ high priest. This breastplate was to contain 12 precious gemstones, each on representing the tribes of Israel. These 12 stones subsequently became associated with the calendar months and then the zodiac. Each stone has extra significance for those with birthdays in that month. If you are born in April, the diamond is thought to provide the wearer with inner strength and clarity when it comes to relationships, because diamonds are, without doubt, the symbol of true love.
Long before DeBeers brought romance into the equation with its famous 1947 advertising campaign stating, “Diamonds are forever”, this pure stone has been associated with love, and therefore, marriage for centuries. There’s even a Vatican manuscript from 1475 that records aristocrat Constanzo Sforza giving Camila of Aragon a diamond ring on their wedding day with the words, “Two torches in a ring of smouldering fire/Two wills, two hearts, two passions/Are joined in marriage by a diamond ring.”
It’s not just diamond rings that have now become associated with marriage: modern brides are increasingly investing in suites designed to dazzle on the big day and beyond. Diamonds really are allowed to sing in Mappin & Webb’s Libretto collection. From classic to contemporary, it features myriad ways to wear these gorgeous stones, whether you're the one saying “I do” or not. There’s the perennial on-trend tennis bracelet, either with a classic four-claw set or a more modern-looking three-claw design. Adorn your ears with pretty studs in differing stone sizes or dramatic shoulder-stroking drops that shimmer seductively when they move. Decolletages can also be decorated with a single solitaire or sparkle with a line of stones that comprise the aptly named Smile necklace. Set against lustrous white gold, these timeless designs are the perfect symbol for the eternity of love; pieces that, like your partner, will be your constant precious companion throughout a lifetime of happiness.
Discover our scintillating diamond jewellery pieces here at Mappin & Webb online or visit one of our boutiques where our jewellery experts will be delighted to assist you.
Author Credit: Laura McCreddie-Doak has been writing about jewellery and watches for over a decade. She is a regular contributor to the likes of Times LUXX, Wired, The Telegraph, and Evening Standard, as well as online publications such as Ape to Gentleman.
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