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