Jewellery is one of the best accessories that you can add to your outfit and of course, it is absolutely beautiful. A plain gold or silver ring just adds something a little bit extra to your style and makes people’s eyes open. If you want to go that little bit further, consider a gemstone for your jewellery.
Gemstones are beautiful and, if you can match the gemstone with the rest of the outfit, you are onto a winner. From beautiful amethysts and aquamarines to diamonds, emeralds and rubies, there are endless options out there. As there is so much choice out there, we are here to help you make the right decision and introduce you to some of the best gemstones that you should start wearing to take your collection to another level.
Amethyst
Amethysts are one of the most durable gemstones that you can pick when it comes to jewellery. Its stunning purple colour comes from quartz that is mixed with iron. This is what gives it that colour. Additionally, you can buy different shades of amethyst. Some are lighter than others. It all depends on how much iron is present within the gemstone.
As mentioned before, amethyst jewellery is quite durable as it ranks at 7.0 on the Mohs scale. It is one of the most affordable gemstones on the market at the minute. Although the price will vary depending on the grade of this magnificent stone. If you are looking at buying a gift for someone who is born in April. Consider buying them a lovely piece of amethyst jewellery as this is the birthstone for that month.
Aquamarine
Another very durable gemstone for the jewellery market. It rates between 7.5 to 8.0 and, it’s lovely blue colour makes it a good choice for a vintage engagement ring. It is a type of beryl and a cousin of the emeralds. The colour can vary with this gemstone. It can range from a light blue to a more standout greeny-blue colour.
Careful when shopping for this gemstone a clear blue aquamarine gemstone can be quite costly. Nonetheless, if you want to buy one on the cheaper side, pick a paler blue so it is more affordable. This would be the perfect gift for someone who is born in march because Aquamarine is the birthstone for that month.
Citrine
This gemstone is a cousin to the amethyst and gets its colour from heating the iron which is mixed with the quartz. Believe it or not, the heat that causes this gemstone to get its yellow colour can happen naturally. Although it is more common for a citrine to be heat-treated rather than happen naturally.
Again, this is another durable gemstone making it the perfect jewellery piece that is worn on the regular. This is one of the more affordable gemstones that you’ll find with jewellery on this list. This beautiful orange/ yellow is the birthstone of November.
Diamond
Diamonds are the most durable gemstone out there as it rates 10.0 on the Mohs scale. This gemstone is more common for engagement and wedding rings. To be honest, it is probably the most common gemstone out there when it comes to any piece of jewellery.
In its purest of forms, you will find that a diamond will be colourless. Nonetheless, you will be able to find diamonds in a range of colours. Depending on how it was formed due to the environmental conditions of where it was formed. The colour ranges from deep brown, yellow, pink, green and blue. The rarest diamonds out there are red and the most expensive diamond was a moussaieff red diamond, found in 1990.
Emeralds
Emeralds were going to make this list. Emeralds are known for their unique green colour and are easy on the human eye. This is a close second behind diamonds in terms of popularity. It is also another strong gemstone with a rating between 7.5 to 8.0 on the Mohs scale. They are more durable than many gemstones that are on the Mohs scale. However, what makes them fragile is the internal fissures inside them.
Due to fissures, it is recommended that you do not wear this gemstone for daily wear. An emerald is similar to the colours of an Aquamarine. Mixing between a blue-greeny colour to a yellow-green colour. Emeralds are one of the most expensive but prestigious gemstones that you can pick for jewellery. If you are going to a formal event, this is the jewellery piece that you should be wearing. Emeralds are a great gemstone for looking a little more classy.
Ruby
Another astonishing gemstone when it comes to jewellery. It competes with emerald jewellery in terms of popularity although it is much more durable compared to emeralds. Making it the perfect gemstone for daily wear. Due to its durability and breathtaking colour, it is one of the most expensive gemstones on the market. The perfect gemstone for those that are born in July.
To Conclude
There are many great gemstones out there that you can pick when it comes to jewellery. Some of them are more romantic like solitaire rings, so they will make the perfect engagement ring. Others are more durable and fit for casual wear. At the end of the day, when buying jewellery, it all depends on your budget. If you are looking to spend big, diamonds, rubies and emeralds will be your go-to gemstones that will grow in value year after year.