The most beautiful gemstones in the world are transparent and colorful. Transparent like diamonds, its value lies in its colorless and pure characteristics. Most diamonds were formed in the ancient times more than a billion years ago, in the depths of the earth. Colorful stones, such as ruby, sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, tanzanite, tourmaline, etc., are favored by investors. They usually have glass like luster and are transparent and bright. In pursuit of individuality, fashion and classics, you must buy a decent gem jewelry. For gifts, you can buy related birthday stones or constellation lucky stones. For commemoration, you can choose wedding commemoration stones. They all represent different meanings: beautiful and meaningful!
1： Grade of gemstones
Gems are mostly single mineral crystals. Transparent gems are processed into facets, while translucent gems to opaque gems are often processed into plain ornaments. The latter part has starlight and cat's eye effects.
Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and emeralds are recognized as the five most precious gems in the world, with value of preservation and collection. The rest belong to middle and low grade gems.
The merchants divided precious stones into precious stones (precious stones) and semi precious stones (secondary precious stones).
Precious stones:
Diamonds:
sapphire
Ruby
Emerald
Emerald (Alexandrite)
There are more than 20 kinds of semi precious stones, including:
agate
amethyst
Beryl
Citrine
Garnet
olivine
Opal
spinel
Tanzanite
Tigereye
Turquoise
Topaz
Tourmaline (tourmaline)
zircon
2： Color of gemstones
According to the use of gems, modern gemology divides gems into three categories: colored gems, diamonds and jades.
（1） Diamonds
Diamonds are the most precious and beautiful works in nature. Diamonds are the only gemstones made of a single element (carbon): the carbon content is as high as 99.95%.
Transparent and beautiful diamonds are precious gems. Because of their high hardness, brightness and fire color, they are incomparable among gems, so they become the most popular gems. The transparent or blue ones have the highest value.
The evaluation of diamonds is mainly based on weight, color, cleanliness and cutting.
（2） Colorful gemstone
It refers to those gemstones with colors, such as ruby, sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, emerald, golden water bodhi, tourmaline, spinel, garnet, danquan stone, topaz, zircon, olivine, chameleon, topaz, opal, epidote, etc.
The most common colored gemstones include crystal, agate, tourmaline, amber, etc., which are favored by many people because of their low price and good quality and are suitable for decoration. The most precious colored gemstones, such as ruby, sapphire, emerald, emerald, emerald, etc., rank among the world's top five rare gemstones along with diamonds, and are loved by many high-end consumers and collectors.
1） , Ruby
Ruby is the most valuable kind of corundum mineral family (including sapphire). Chromium is a trace element that makes ruby red. The red intensity of ruby depends on the amount of chromium. The more chromium, the stronger the red.
Ruby has the highest price per carat among all colored gemstones. This makes ruby one of the most important gemstones in the colored gem market. For a long time, it has been a treasure in the eyes of different people from different cultures. In ancient Sanskrit, rubies are called ratnaraj, meaning "king of gems".
2） , Sapphire
Corundum of other colors other than chromium is collectively called sapphire. In addition to blue sapphires and rubies, the corundum family also includes the so-called "colorful sapphires". They have violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple and mid tones. Sapphires can even be grey, black or brown. The most famous engagement ring in the world is the sapphire of Kate Middleton and Princess Diana.
3） , emerald
Emerald is called the king of emeralds. Because of its unique green and unique charm, as well as the magical legend, it is favored by Westerners.
Emerald is one of the oldest varieties of gemstones. The highest quality emerald is more valuable than diamonds. It was used as jewelry in ancient Egypt.
4） , Alexandrite
Gem lovers usually describe it as "emerald in the day and ruby at night". Alexandrite is a rare color change category in the mineral of chrysoberyl.
There are four varieties of chrysolite: cat's eye, Alexandrite metamorphic stone, metamorphic cat's eye and chrysolite crystal. The well-known cat's eye is one of the most beautiful gemstones in nature because of its silky luster and sharp eyeliner.
（3） Jade
Jade can be soft or hard. Generally speaking, jade refers to nephrite. It is one of the most common jewelry. China is the earliest and most extensive country in the world to exploit and use jade.
1） , nephrite
Nephrite mainly includes white jade, bluish white jade, topaz, purple jade, black jade, jasper, sapphire, ruby, etc. Its color is often softer than jadeite. Among them, topaz is a good product with the color of engine oil, purple jade is usually a light powder, black jade is actually a jade with many black spots on the jasper, and blue jade is actually a pale blue white jade. White jade is usually the best.
2） , jadeite
Jadeite has a wealth of attractive colors: green, yellow, red orange, plus white, gray, black, brown, lavender. Jade is emerald, green is the best. Sculptors can be used to create imaginative and fascinating effects.
3： Meaning of gems
Gems are pregnant with different secrets, attributes and legends. Among them, the most popular is the birthday stone. The birthday stone is a fun, popular and colorful field, which explains the gem world.
1. January Birthday Stone
The beautiful variety of garnet is a January birthday stone. Garnet is usually red, but it also has unusual colors, including orange, yellow, purple and bright green. In different light, some garnets can even change from blue to purple. Some people believe that the real value of garnet birthday stone is to bring health, wealth and happiness to the wearer.
2. February Birthday Stone
Amethyst is the February Birthday Stone, which is the purple category of quartz. It is said that it can prevent drunkenness and keep people smart in business. Amethyst can be found in the royal collection. In the past, we had to be rich to afford it, but the discovery of new mines made it more affordable. If the birthday is in February, wearing amethyst is also a symbol of personal strength and internal strength.
3. March Birthday Stone
Aquamarine and blood stone are two kinds of March birthday stones, but both enjoy high reputation in protecting people's happiness and health. Aquamarine Birthday Stone reminds people of the color of the sea. From dark green to blue to light green and blue, faceted aquamarine usually has no contents, and is as clear as water, symbolizing the purity of spirit and soul. Blood stone birthstone is usually dark green convex round surface, containing red spots of iron oxide, representing health and strength.
Aquamarine is also a gift for the 19th wedding anniversary.
4. April Birthday Stone
This shining gem, which symbolizes purity and power, is called the birthday stone of April. In fact, diamonds are very hard. Their name comes from the Greek word "adamas", which means "invincible" and "unbreakable". Some people claim that diamonds are gifts of longevity, strength, beauty and happiness.
Diamonds are also gems for the 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries. Of course, diamond engagement rings have now become almost universal symbols of love and marriage.
5. May Birthday Stone
As a birthday stone in May, emerald has been loved by people for thousands of years, which reminds people of rebirth and rejuvenation. Many people believe that emerald is the most consistent with the definition of green and the most perfect spring color.
Emerald has become the 20th and 35th wedding anniversary gem.
6. June Birthday Stone
Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone are three June birthstones. June is one of the only three months with three birthstones (the other two are August and December).
June is the month of celebration, such as weddings, anniversaries, graduations, or birthdays. There is probably no more appropriate way to celebrate than to give a birthday stone in June.
Pearl is also a gem for the third and thirtieth wedding anniversary.
Alexandrite is also a 55th wedding anniversary gem.
July Birthday Stone
Ruby is a July birthday stone and one of the most popular gemstones. The name comes from the Latin word ruber, meaning "red" - the color of love and passion. Nothing stands out more than a ruby birthday stone. The best color of the July Birthday Stone is a deep red with purple, which is called "pigeon blood" in the trade. Ruby is the king of precious stones, representing passion, love and success.
According to tradition, rubies are also gifts for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.
8. August Birthday Stone
Olivine, spinel and maroon striped agate are three kinds of August birthday stones, which show various shapes and colors.
Olivine occurs in lava, meteorite and deep mantle, and yellow green olivine is the most precious one. Spinel is a substitute for ruby. Brown red striped agate is the most primitive August birthday stone, with a long history dating back more than 4000 years.
Peridot is the August Birthday Stone and the 15th Anniversary Stone.
It is believed that red spinel and other red gemstones have the efficacy of treating various bleeding and inflammatory diseases. It is believed that rubies can ease anger and promote harmony.
According to tradition, red spinel is a gift for the 22nd wedding anniversary.
9. September Birthday Stone
Sapphire is a September birthday stone, with rainbow colors except for red. Blue sapphire is one of the most popular colored gemstones. Sapphire symbolizes wisdom, loyalty and nobility. Sapphire has long been regarded as a symbol of royalty and romance, but also as a symbol of loyalty and soul.
Sapphire is also the 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gem.
10. October Birthday Stone
Opal and tourmaline are two kinds of October birthday stones. These two kinds of gems are famous for their endless color combinations, and are believed to be gems bred from rainbows.
Opal is also a gem to celebrate the 14th wedding anniversary.
Because of the variety of colors, tourmalines are often mistaken for other gemstones. It is believed that different colors of tourmalines have different healing properties. It is believed that the black tourmaline can protect the wearer, giving a sense of confidence. The pink tourmaline symbolizes love and is associated with compassion and tenderness. Green tourmaline improves courage, strength and perseverance.
Tourmaline can be used to commemorate the eighth wedding anniversary.
11. November Birthday Stone
Topaz and topaz are two kinds of November birthday stones. Both gemstones are very rich, so the prices are affordable. These two November birthstones are famous for their soothing energy and can be found all over the world.
The blue Tuopa Stone is the commemorative stone for the fourth wedding anniversary, and the Emperor Tuopa Stone is the commemorative stone for the 23rd wedding anniversary.
Topaz birthday stone is one of the most affordable and ideal yellow gemstones.
Topaz is also a 13th wedding anniversary gem.
12. December Birthday Stone
Danquan stone, Türkiye stone and zircon are three kinds of December birthday stones. They all present a unique blue color.
Danquan Stone is also a gem on the 24th wedding anniversary.
In European tradition, the meaning of Türkiye stone ring as a gift is "forget me not". In Tibet, Türkiye stone is regarded as a national treasure. People believe that it can bring health, good luck and ward off evil spirits. The birthday stone of Türkiye Stone in December can also bring peace to those who wear it.
Türkiye stone is also the gem of the 11th wedding anniversary.
4： Jewelry brand recommendation
（一）Mappin & Webb
Mappin&Webb is one of the leading UK jewellery and silverware retailers. Mappin&Webb has won the royal certification of Queen of England and Prince of Wales, and Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, is one of their earliest customers.
As a British royal jeweler, Mapin&Webb has studied jewelry for more than 240 years, elaborately created Belvedere series, which is bright enough to make people indulge in the beautiful promise of "three lives, three stones". Happiness will last forever. Carrington series skillfully uses decorative art elements to make the combination of diamonds and rubies more charming.
Official website：https://www.mappinandwebb.com/
（二）Swarovski
Official website：https://www.swarovski.com.cn/
Swarovski Created Diamonds presents the concept of Daniel Swarovski, the founder of the brand. As a visionary scientist and inventor, he has both aesthetic vision and deep respect for nature. His vision is to create the jewelry of dreams for women of different ages around the world, inject luster and charm into women's lives, and enable all people to have luxury.
（三）Blue Nile
Official website：https://www.bluenile.com/cn
Blue Nile is currently the world's largest online diamond jewelry seller, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. Blue Nile has been growing since its establishment in 1999, and has become the largest online retailer of certified diamonds and high-quality jewelry. According to the report of Internet Retailer Magazine, the scale of Blue Nile is larger than the total scale of the next three largest online jewelers.
In Blue Nile, you can find high-quality diamonds assessed by the most authoritative independent diamond grading laboratory. You can create your own jewelry: just choose the right diamond, and they can embed it in your favorite earring, pendant or ring design. In addition to bricks and stones, there are all kinds of gems, rubies, sapphires, etc., which are of good quality and cost-effective.
（四）Kay Jewelers
Official website：https://www.kay.com
Kay Jewelers, a subsidiary of Signet Jewelers, the world's largest jewelry company, is the largest jewelry chain retail brand in the United States. At present, Kay Jewelers has more than 1000 chain stores throughout the United States, which are distributed in many shopping centers and Outlets. Kay Jewelers sells gemstones including diamonds, gold and silver precious metals, jadeite jade and various precious gemstones including alexandrite and emerald, and sells jewelry and watch brands including Mikimoto, Le Vian, Movado, Tolkowsky, The Leo Diamond, Bulova, etc. Kay Jewelers' jewelry is of moderate price, high quality and various styles, and belongs to a jewelry store with high cost performance ratio.
（五）：Astley Clarke
Official website：https://www.astleyclarke.com
Astley Clarke is a famous jewelry brand in the UK. It gathers many outstanding jewelry designers' works, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, etc. The design is very exquisite and unique. Each product is carefully designed. Astley founded the Astley Clarke brand in 2006. With her love and full understanding of jewelry, she is striving to create a series of beautiful and fashionable jewelry designs. In 2013, Bec Astley Clarke was awarded an MBE by the Queen for her outstanding performance in the jewelry industry.
（六）Netaya
Official website：https://www.netaya.com
Netaya is a famous jewelry online retailer in the United States, and is also one of the world's most famous and fastest growing jewelry retailers. Its jewelry is designed by famous designers. Its products are noble, luxurious, high-quality, quality first, and exquisite, and are loved by many consumers. Netaya's earrings, necklaces, bracelets and wedding jewelry are relatively affordable, and the online purchase price is generally 50% to 80% lower than the retail price.
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