Did you know sapphires come in more colors than just blue? They also come in purple, violet, green, golden, pink, and many other shades! Padparadscha is a color of sapphire that’s a very specific pink-orange with vivid saturation of color. It’s a gorgeous stone, and its price tends to reflect that. Sapphire is associated with …
Peridot is widely recognized as August’s birthstone. Known for their vibrant warm green color, it’s a very noticeable stone. Not mentioned as frequently is sardonyx, a type of chalcedony. It’s one of the oldest, most abundant gems in the world. Peridot: Has historically been associated with light. It was believed to protect from nightmares and …
Ruby is the most well-known and popular gem in the world! Its name comes from Latin “ruber”, the word for red. And with good reason, seeing as this is the most popular red stone. In the Sanskrit language, it was called “ratnaraj”, King of Gems. Burmese warriors wore rubies to make themselves invincible in battle, …
Pearls are known throughout history for their incredible luster and shine. In ancient China, they were believed to protect from fire and evil dragons, whereas in Europe they signified modesty and purity. Pearls are thought to embody the nature of water, since they grow in oysters and mussels. Natural pearls don’t have any human assistance. …
Emerald gets its name from the ancient Greek word smaragdus, meaning green. Emerald is famous for its gorgeous green coloring in pop culture such as the Wizard of Oz, and in general conversation. Saying something is emerald green is a great compliment! Pliny the Elder stated that “nothing greens greener” than emerald. Emerald is the …
Diamond is the hardest stone on the Mohs hardness scale, meaning it scratches every other stone. Their name actually comes from the Greek word adamas, meaning unconquerable, due to this.Diamonds are graded by the 4C’s: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat.Diamonds can be colorless, yellow, brown, green, blue, red, pink, and black.Famous diamonds include the Hope …
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