GEMSTONES BY COLOR
The 4Cs come together to form the definition of a gemstone, though the color is the most crucial factor in identifying the gemstone. For example, rubies are red, while emeralds are green. Gemstones come in so many colors, pinks and yellows, and greens. Let's look at some of the most common colors that gemstones display and see what varieties are available for all of these colors.
RED GEMSTONES
The red color is said to bring prosperity and love into your life. The only gemstone that can get you actual red color is Ruby & Rubellite. Often referred to as Redlight Ruby, this color is one of the most expensive colors of Ruby you will ever find.
Most lower-priced red gemstones have a black tone, such as Rhodolite Garnets. Red is one of the most popular colors in colored gemstones.
◉ ANDESINE
◉ CORAL
◉ RED GARNET
◉ RUBY
◉ RED SPINEL
◉ RED ZIRCON
GREEN GEMSTONE
Green is the color of life, spring, and nature. It is a symbol of harmony, freshness, fertility, and resurrection. Most of us think of emeralds when we think of green, but there are so many gemstones that display spectacular shades of green like
◉ CHROME TOURMALINE
◉ EMERALDS
◉ GREEN FLUORITE
◉ GREEN AMETHYST
◉ GREEN GARNET
◉ GREEN SAPPHIRE
◉ GREEN TOURMALINE
◉ JADE
◉ NEPHRITE
◉ PERIDOT
◉ PRENITE
◉ SPHENE
BLUE GEMSTONE
Blue is a color that can represent trust, honesty, fidelity, and commitment to one's beliefs.
Blue gemstones are found far and wide and make for some of the most dazzling jewels. Gemstones have various hues of blue depending on the minerals they contain.
◉ AQUAMARINE
◉ BLUE FLUORITE
◉ RAINBOW MOONSTONE
◉ BLUE OPAL
◉ BLUE SAPPHIRE
◉ BLUE SPINEL
◉ BLUE TOPAZ
◉ BLUE TOURMALINE
◉ BLUE ZIRCON
◉ GRANDIDIERITE
◉ IOLITE
◉ KYANITE
◉ LAPIS
◉ LONDON BLUE TOPAZ
◉ NEON APATITE
◉ PARAIBA TOURMALINE
◉ SKY BLUE TOPAZ
◉ SODALITE
◉ SPECTROLITE
◉ SWISS BLUE TOPAZ
◉ TANZANITE
◉ TURQUOISE
YELLOW GEMSTONE
Yellow is the color of sunlight and youth. There are many different types of yellow gemstones. The most common is what we call "Garnet" or "Citrine". Garnets come in a wide variety of colors, with some being almost colorless.
The best yellow gemstones are sapphire, emerald, citrine, and topaz. The best sapphire comes from Sri Lanka and Burma; the best emerald is from Colombia; the best amethyst is from Brazil; and the best topaz is from Australia.
◉ CITRINE
◉ HELIODOR
◉ IMPERIAL TOPAZ
◉ PYRITE
◉ SPHENE
◉ RUTILATED QUARTZ
◉ YELLOW FLUORITE
◉ YELLOW SAPPHIRE
◉ YELLOW TOPAZ
◉ YELLOW GOLDEN ZIRCON
PINK GEMSTONE
Pink gemstonecolors are one of the most popular shades in fashion. It can be used to create a feminine look and make a person feel more beautiful. The color pink represents love, compassion, sweetness, gentleness and joy.
◉ KUNZITE
◉ MORGANITE
◉ PINK FLUORITE
◉ PINK OPAL
◉ PINK SAPPHIRE
◉ PINK SPINEL
◉ PINK TOPAZ
◉ PINK TOURMALINE
◉ RHODONITE
◉ RHODOCHROSITE
◉ ROSE QUARTZ
◉ RUBELLITE
◉ RUBY
PURPLE GEMSTONE
Purple gemstonesare often associated with royalty and luxury. Purple has been used as a symbol of royalty since ancient times, when the Roman Emperor Constantine made it his official color. In modern times, purple is also often associated with beauty and femininity.
◉ AMETHYST
◉ CHAORITE
◉ LAVENDER QUARTZ
◉ LAVENDER CHALCEDONY
◉ YTTRIUM FLUORITE
◉ PURPLE GARNET
◉ PURPLE SAPPHIRE
◉ SUGILITE
ORANGE GEMSTONE
Orangeis the color of the sunrise, the sunset and spring. Orange also represents good health and happiness.
◉ AMBER
◉ ANDESINE
◉ CARNELIAN
◉ ETHIOPIAN OPAL
◉ FIRE OPAL
◉ MANDARIN GARNET
◉ MEXICAN FIRE OPAL
◉ ORANGE SAPPHIRE
◉ ORANGE KYANITE
◉OREGON SUNSTONE
◉ PADPARADSCHA SAPPHIRE
◉ SPESSARTITE
◉ SUNSTONE
◉ TRYPHILITE
BROWN GEMSTONE
The color brown is often associated with the earthy, natural, and warm. It also has a calming effect as it's calming to the mind.
◉ ANDALUSITE
◉ BOULDER OPAL
◉ BROWN MOONSTONE
◉ BROWN GOLDEN SAPPHIRE
◉ BROWN ZIRCON
◉ FIRE AGATE
◉ HESSONITE
◉ SMOKY QUARTZ
◉ SMOKY TOPAZ
WHITE GEMSTONE
White color is associated with cleanness and purity. So, when you want to convey a message of good character, you can use the white color in your design.White Gemstone are not crystal clear white, but also some light tones of pink/yellow.
◉ AUSTRALIAN OPAL
◉ CRYSTAL QUARTZ
◉ DANBURITE
◉ ETHIOPIAN OPAL
◉ GOSHENITE
◉ MOONSTONE
◉ RAINBOW MOONSTONE
◉ WHITE OPAL
◉ WHITE MOONSTONE
◉WHITE TOPAZ
◉ WHITE ZIRCON
◉ WHITE SAPPHIRE
GREY GEMSTONE
Grey Gemstoneare very masculine and adorned by multiple Brands now. There are many different colors of grey. For example, there is a rich, dark and earthy shade of gray that's used in formal wear. There is also a pale gray variety that looks best on people with light skin tones.
◉ ALEXANDRITE
◉ AUSTRALIAN OPAL
◉ GREY MOONSTONE
◉ GREY SAPPHIRE
◉ LABRADORITE
BLACK GEMSTONE
Black Gemstoneare common but a crystal clear black is a difficult gem to find. Black is a color that signifies success, wealth, and power. It also means mystery and secrecy. In the US, the color black represents authority.
◉ BLACK ONYX
◉ BLACK OPAL
◉ BLACK SINEL
◉ BLACK TOURMALINE
◉ OBSIDIAN
