Do you think ruby when it comes to red? And sapphires when you imagine blue gemstones?
Do you really care about the name of the gem, or do you just want to buy jewelry that's set with stones that are a fantastic color? If it's color you're after, no problem, there are lots of interesting alternatives.
Let's Do Green Gemstones
- Peridot, called the evening emerald in ancient Rome because of the way it glows under lamplight
- Hiddenite, but you may have to travel to Hiddenite, North Carolina, to look for this one
- Tsavorite Garnet, in smashing shades of green
And Red Gemstones
- Rhodolite Garnet, a reddish violet and affordable gemstone
- Red Spinel, prices vary
Some Pink and Purple Gems
- Amethyst, lavender to purple quartz
- Pink Sapphire, a chance of pace from blue
- Pink Topaz, with shades that can move towards red
Don't Forget Yellow and Gold Gemstones
- Citrine, a yellow to golden brown type of quartz
- Yellow Topaz, very pretty and veryt affordable yellow
- Yellow Tourmaline, its color may not be natural
Blue, Blue and Blue
- Blue Topaz, color treated and affordable
- Tanzanite, true-blues are more expensive than blue-purples
- Turquoise, lots of blue shades but also found in other colors, including yellow and green
That's just a small sample of gemstone colors. Shop around. Browse this Web site. I guarantee you'll find a nice selection of gemstone jewelry in a rainbow of colors.
