Beautiful jewelry can come in various forms, shapes, and types. Beautiful heart jewelry is no exception to this rule. It is very popular these days to incorporate various gemstones into jewelry. Do you know of all the various types of gemstones that are often used? In this short article we will be focusing on the various gemstones that are often used in the creation of pretty jewelry.

Amber is an ancient gemstone that is composed of compressed tree resin.

Amethyst is the most valued gemstone in the quartz family, and this has been the case for many years. It is prized for its “purple hue”, which can range from light to dark.

What gemstone is known for its lovely green to bluish green color? The answer is emeralds. An ancient gemstone, some historians believe that it was mined by the Ancient Egyptians way back to 3500 B.C.

Jade can come in a myriad of colors, but the most popular color is green. This gemstone has been closely linked to Asian history, culture and tradition. It has a nickname, which is the “stone of heaven”.

Jasper comes in a variety of colors. It is a gemstone of the chalcedony family, and often has very interesting and beautiful patterns. Picture jasper, a popular form of jasper, is known for it’s beige’s and browns and elaborate swirls.

Rubies are known for their intense red color, and are amongst the most highly valued precious gemstones. The word for ruby in the Sanskrit language is “ratnaraj” (which means “king of precious stones”).

Sapphires are amongst the most popular of gemstones in the United States. The “blue sapphire” tops the list. Known for its medium to deep blue color, and its strong saturation, it is much more affordable than ruby, emerald, or “regular sapphires”.

Turquoise is found in only a few areas on earth. Here’s a question for you. Which region of the world is the world’s largest producer of turquoise? The answer is the southwest United States. This gemstone is prized for its attractive medium blue to greenish blue color.

Some gemstones are classified as organic, while others are classified as inorganic. Do you know which is which? Organic gemstones are those that are produced by living organisms (i.e.: pearls, amber, and coral). Inorganic gemstones are composed of minerals (i.e.: diamonds, rubies, and emeralds).

We hope that you enjoyed this brief look into the world of gemstones that are most often utilized in the creation of jewelry.  Heart jewelry and Open Heart Jewelry use these gemstones very heavily.  They can also be found in Horse Jewelry.  Beautiful and colorful, these gemstones can add significant value to a piece of jewelry.

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