Gemstones
💎 Precious Gemstones
- Diamond
Color: Usually colorless, also found in fancy colors
Hardness: 10 (hardest natural substance)
Meaning: Love, purity, strength
Use: Engagement rings, luxury jewellery - Ruby
Color: Deep red
Hardness: 9
Meaning: Passion, power, protection
Source: Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand - Emerald
Color: Rich green
Hardness: 7.5 – 8
Meaning: Growth, harmony, prosperity
Source: Colombia, Zambia, Brazil - Sapphire
Color: Blue (also available in other colors)
Hardness: 9
Meaning: Wisdom, loyalty, truth
Source: Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Madagascar
🌈 Semi-Precious Gemstones - Amethyst
Color: Purple
Hardness: 7
Meaning: Calmness, clarity, protection - Topaz
Color: Yellow, blue, pink
Hardness: 8
Meaning: Strength, intelligence, good fortune - Aquamarine
Color: Light blue
Hardness: 7.5 – 8
Meaning: Peace, courage, communication - Opal
Color: Multi-color play (rainbow effect)
Hardness: 5.5 – 6.5
Meaning: Creativity, hope, luck - Garnet
Color: Deep red (also in green, orange)
Hardness: 6.5 – 7.5
Meaning: Energy, passion, protection - Turquoise
Color: Blue-green
Hardness: 5 – 6
Meaning: Healing, protection, good luck - Pearl
Color: White, cream, pink
Hardness: 2.5 – 4.5 (soft)
Meaning: Elegance, purity, wisdom