April Birthstone Jewelry

The birthstone for April is the diamond which is the gemstone most people are familiar with. The name comes from Greek ‘adamas’ meaning invincible and may reflect that the diamond is the hardest gemstone known to man. Diamonds symbolize romance and enduring love and are traditionally used in engagement and wedding rings.

Alternative (and more affordable!) birthstones for April are any clear or white gemstones such as clear quartz, white sapphires and white topaz. Jewelry with these birthstones are ideal gifts for Aries and Taurus birthdays in April.

Below is our recommended April birthstone jewelry made by reputable artisans with excellent craftsmanship and good quality gemstones.

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KHUN BOOM: Quartz Earrings in Sterling Silver

Thai artisan Khun Boom discovered her love of art at an early age which developed into a life long passion for design and creation. She earned a degree at the Chiang Mai Institute of Technology and went on to work as a designer for international jewelry companies both in Thailand and in the United Kingdom. Khun loves to share her proud heritage through the care, love, and attention to detail she gives every piece she makes.

Here is a sample of Khun’s exquisite earrings featuring clear Quartz gemstones:

Note: Novica covers all customs and import duties to USA destinations.

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NAREERAT: Beaded Necklaces with Clear Quartz – Thailand

Novica artisan Nareerat is self taught and has a natural creative flair, designing and crafting her jewelry from scratch. She wanted to do something different to the jewelry available in the Bangkok markets and her unique designs were soon in demand. Besides supporting her own family of three children Nareerat now provides work for over 30 local women and so helps them to support their families. Nareerat says she uses nature as her reference which can clearly be seen in these beautiful clear quartz pieces:

Note: Novica covers all customs and import duties to USA destinations.

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MARIA HUERTA: Handmade Necklaces with Clear Quartz – Peru

Maria Huerta has recently joined Novica as an artisan at their Andes location. Initially studying law, Maria became involved in jewelry workshops to train prisoners in skills to earn a living once they returned to civil society. These workshops inspired her to study a course in jewelry design and ultimately begin her own style of handcrafted silver jewelry. Overcoming a serious autoimmune illness, Maria has returned to her jewelry craft and hopes to continue with workshops in her dedication to help vulnerable groups improve their lives. Here are some of her exquisite sterling silver pieces with clear quartz:

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GREEN GEM: Herkimer Diamond Raw Crystal Jewelry

Jen Photenas and Bob Borofsky of Green Gem (USA) mine primarily Herkimer diamonds and green fluorite, processing the rough crystal themselves into their own unique jewelry designs. Herkimer diamonds are beautiful sparkling quartz crystals found in Herkimer County, New York and are an affordable alternative to real diamonds. As Green Gem source the quartz from their own mines and do not treat the stones any further, they can personally guarantee the origin and purity of the stones. Here are some of their unique raw crystal pieces:

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VERBENA PLACE: Cubic Zirconia set in Argentium Silver

David and Helen Worcester are the owners of Verbena Place Jewelry (USA), both holding jewelry certifications and have been in business for many years. David is the jewelry designer and producer and Helen sources the gemstones and takes care of the administration. The bright Argentium Silver used in their exquisite designs is made from 100% recycled silver and is purer and more tarnish resistant than sterling silver. Here is a selection of David’s stunning creations with Cubic Zirconia (CZ) – a synthetic alternative to diamonds:

 

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