April's lustrous dress perfectly complements the sparkle of her diamond pendant necklace. The glamourous gown includes a frilled off the shoulder neckline and a traditional crinoline styled dress that parts to reveal an underskirt. The shimmering effect of April's dress is achieved by a two stage painting technique combining shades of pearl grey and mother of pearl lustre. Treat a loved one to an extra special gift on their birthday with the Birthstones collection. This tradition is based on an ancient lore which associates individual gemstones with a particular month of the year. Our skilled ceramic artists have developed hand painted decorations for each figurine to harmonise with the distinctive colours of each birthstone. A beautiful gift for a loved one with striking attention to detail. The birthstone for April is the diamond and symbolises innocence, eternity and health.