Ahh, diamonds. Everyone knows what diamonds are, but most might not realize what they once were—chunks of dark, nondescript carbon similar to charcoal, roasting and rumbling around deep within the earth. Fortunately, through eruptions and other harsh works of Mother Nature, diamonds eventually find their way to the surface for man to find, cut, polish, and enjoy. Talk about an ugly duckling turning into a swan! Named from the Greek word adamas, meaning “unconquerable”, diamonds are renowned for their impeccable hardness and stellar brilliance and the birthstone for those born in April.