So an April mothers ring is sure to be a dazzler, considering a diamond birthstone is needed. Here's a little more information to know as you design your own mothers ring.

April Birthstone

The Diamond, considered the most precious of gemstones, is the April birthstone for mothers rings. Its dazzling brilliance, luster and clarity symbolize eternal love. Diamonds are the hardest substance on the planet and are formed when carbon crystallizes and brought to the earth's surface, typically via volcanic activity. When selecting a diamond for a mothers ring, consider the four "Cs" of selection: Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat.

• Cut – the value of a diamond increases with the exactitude of the cut of the stone by a precision cutter.
• Clarity – How reflective is the stone when looked at under magnification. The clearer the better and more expensive.
• Color -- Look for rainbows, but in general the clearer the stone the better There are also new diamonds infused with colors on the market, but generally the clearer stones are considered the most valuable.
• Carat – Simply put, the weight of the stone in Carats. One carat = 100 grams of weight.

April Birthstone Cost

No getting around it: Diamonds don’t come cheap. Expect to pay a few hundred dollars even for a third of a carat stone with medium color and clarity. You are in the $10,000 range for a carat of more than 1.25 with decent color and clarity. If you're going to go big, a 5-carat stone with exceptional color and clarity exceeds $200,000.

Spotting Fake Diamonds

For a customized mothers ring, counterfeiters are out there so protect yourself when buying diamonds. First off, go to reputable stores or purchase from known online vendors where there are statements of authenticity and recourse should you not be satisfied. In other words, not some shady location.

Secondly, consider bringing a ruby or emerald with you to test the diamond – rub them together and the diamond should scratch the ruby, so pick a hidden spot. If the ruby scratches the diamond, you’ve been had.

April Birthstone Alternatives

The most common alternative is a less expensive cubic zirconia mothers ring, which is almost impossible to tell apart from a real diamond with the naked eye. You could always get zirconia now if budget is a concern and replace with a real diamond mothers ring at a later date.

Extra Gift Touch: April Birth Flower

Along with your April mothers ring, consider getting a bunch of daisies to go along with it. This April flower stands for youth, innocence and stability.

Customizing your April birthstone mothers ring is easy considering the amount of information and the ability of a diamond to look good in almost any mothers ring setting you choose. Enjoy the experience and mom will definitely appreciate a diamond on her finger!