A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystals and non-crystalline substance of organic origin, which is exceptionally prized for its beauty,durability, rarity and distinctive tone of color. As its also named as a gem, fine gem, jewel, precious stone or semi- precious stone. They are used in making jewelry or other adornments as they are mostly hard in texture as there are soft minerals used for jewelry and other forms too.
Hence every gemstone has its own significance, positive energy, and a symbolic message based on their birth month which many regions of people consider it to be a fortunate.
Gemstones are classified in 2 types, followedas precious stones& semi-precious stones.
These stones are specified to be exceptionally attractive and valuable piece of minerals, for the most part used in jewelry. Leads as diamonds, sapphires, emerald, rubies & Alexandrite etc.
These stones are specified to be less valuable & costlier than the precious stones, hence still it has its own uniqueness & exorbitant of value. Such as Turquoises, amethysts, Aquamarine & pearls etc.
Gems are originated by Mother nature. Generally, these are formed in our planet, which was created about 4.5 billion years ago, initiated with layers of surface on earth, commonly known as earth’s crust. Hence as some gems are initiated and formed below the earths’ surface. As some are formed through the process of faulting, large scale uplifts, volcanoes, folding &, earth quicks too as some rocks are initiated by the heat and pressure of weathering, as several gems are created from water too.
Whist every gem has its own geological begin and formations, which itdifferentiated on its own way, with their journey perceptions, unique crystal existence, texture difference, hardness, colors and shades, and optical qualities. As a result of existing consequences is with a stunning, unique priced precious elegant stone.
Alexandrite stone was discovered in the year of 1830s in Russia, and was named after its very specific unusual color changing gemstone which was something new. It is exhibits to be one of the most exceptional color changing gem in the world- as it’s blue-green display of hue for daylight, incandescent light makes it a purplish red, and respectively appears in artificial yellow light too. This stone is regarded to the month of June as a birthstone utmost worn for healing and Jewelry.
| Type of Gem | : | Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Chrysoberyl |
| Crystallography | : | Orthorhombic |
| Hardness | : | 8.5 |
| Wearability | : | Excellent |
Traditional beliefs say that sapphires represent the coloured gemstone in blue. It comes from the Greek word, sappheiros, that means blue – this is why it makes the perfect something blue! Although sapphires do come in various colours from blue to pink and white, the word “sapphire” usually means the blue sapphire.The sapphire, September's birthstone, has been popular since the Middle Ages. The celestial blue colour of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favour and wise judgement.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, the engagement ring became popular among royal families or the wealthy. Gemstones such as, sapphires and emeralds, were and are still popular stones for proposing matrimony. However, the blue sapphire was the most popular stone because it represented honesty, loyalty, and truth.
The sapphire represents integrity, honesty, and honer. For centuries, the stone embellished the clothing of royal men. Princess Diana was given the first sapphire engagement ring by Prince Charles. Her blue sapphire ring helped connect modern times to historical events. The sapphire dates back to ancient Greece and Rome, seen as protection stones. They were said to eliminate bad spirits and harm from coming to the community.
| Type of Gem | : | Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Corundum |
| Crystallography | : | Biyramidal |
| Hardness | : | 9 |
| Wearability | : | Excellent |
Star Sapphire is also commonly known as “Asterism” for its simply individual six-pointed star effect on stone. This was discovered in 2015 in Sri Lanka. Star Sapphire has a various range of colors in Black, blue, pink, orange, yellow, green, lavender white and grey. Its naturally distinctively harder, brighter in color and has a silky luster naturally. These stones are commonly worn for healing and jewelry as it is one of a priced gem indeed. As this stone is specified to be a Birthstone for the month of September.
| Type of Gem | : | Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Sapphire |
| Crystallography | : | Hexagonal(trigonal) |
| Hardness | : | 9 |
| Wearability | : | Excellent |
White Sapphires are one of the rarest gems since it exists naturally, hence as they are found in the southeastAsia Africa, middle east and the united states. They are highly transparent and colorlessor white. These stones are exceptionally expensive and popular as it’s an alternative resemblance for diamonds which is mostly used for wedding rings and engagement ring stones. It c as it brings out success, luxurious life, bliss and good health. This birthstone month is considered to be as April.
| Type of Gem | : | Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Sapphire |
| Crystallography | : | Crystal energy |
| Hardness | : | 9 |
| Wearability | : | Excellent |
Yellow Sapphire stone is also commonly known as “ Pukhraj” Stone. Its specific for its very unique lemon-yellow color to a Golden yellow and mandarin orange color, as the primary source of quality stone would be Sri Lanka and India. It has its certain costly ranged demanding price for its splendid bright lemon golden color which mostly preferred by jewelers. Hence India is the largest state market for yellow sapphire, as the Hindu’s are quite prominent in faith of miraculous deeds, finding perfect spouses and for professional success too. Yellow sapphire attaches to the birth month of September.
| Type of Gem | : | Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Corundum |
| Crystallography | : | Crystal energy |
| Hardness | : | 9 |
| Wearability | : | Excellent |
Padparadscha is one of a kind of sapphires. Which is immensely rare and unique blends of rose pink, vivid- reddish orange and slightly a yellow tone which generate a truly precious gem stone. Which are mostly found in Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Tanzania. It is considered to be a birthstone of the month of September. Exceptionally its highly priced for its superiority of color blends and uniqueness.
| Type of Gem | : | Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Corundum |
| Crystallography | : | Coveted Stone |
| Hardness | : | 9 |
| Wearability | : | Excellent |
Ruby is very commonly known as “Manik” , as it was discovered in 1973 in South east – Kenya. Professionally Ruby is a faded pink with a blood redden colored gemstone with an excellence of tendency. It is considered to be one of a traditional cardinal gems. Hence also it’s a highly priced gemstone with a best quality of origin. Immensely its worn for success and growth in business and luck. Its commenced to be a birthstone in the month of July.
| Type of Gem | : | Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Corundum |
| Crystallography | : | Coveted Stone |
| Hardness | : | 9 |
| Wearability | : | Excellent |
Cats eye is also known as “ Luhsuniya ‘and “ Vaiduriyam” . The “Cats Eye” name was discovered of a stone cymophane resembles as a cat’s faint eye. This specific stone ranges from a golden honey to a mint green hue with a phenomenal tendency. It was discovered and found in Madagascar as history. Cats eye sink to the birth month for June as it owns colors in grey, black, honey and yellowish green too.
| Type of Gem | : | Semi-Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Chatoyancy |
| Crystallography | : | Crocidolite |
| Hardness | : | 8.5 |
| Wearability | : | Exceptional |
Moon Stone is an superior stone also named as “ Chandrakant”. Alternatively its also named as “ hecatolite”, hence as it resembles similarly as a pearly moon. This stone has color clarity of gray, brown. yellow, green and pink too. Inclusively it has a transparency colorless body blend color in it. This fits in to the birth month of June as its mostly used for desirably jewelry productions. It is assumed it lighten calmness and emotional balance, with higher consciousness in believers.
| Type of Gem | : | Semi-Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Orthoclase |
| Crystallography | : | Monoclinic |
| Hardness | : | 6.5 |
| Wearability | : | Exceptional |
The name “ Topaz” was preferred from the Greek Words of “ Topazios” ,which stands for precious stone .It was discovered in the year of 1737 in Germany as it is immensely considered to be the hardest stone, which also increase its tendency to break as its mostly used on jewelry productions. This specific stone is specialized for the birth month of November. Topaz is bound in a brilliant blue colored, inclusively in colorless, golden brown, bright orange, pink, red and purples colors too.
| Type of Gem | : | Semi-Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Mineral Topaz |
| Crystallography | : | Orthorhombic |
| Hardness | : | 8 |
| Wearability | : | Exceptional |
Tourmaline is a splendid natural colorful stone which comes in range of impressive bright colors from black, brown, pink, red,yellow,green and colorless too. This stone was discovered by the Dutch’s in early 1700s. Earlier it was assumed to be green emeralds, for its spectacular brilliant color and tendency. Lately it was categorized as minerals. This specific stone bound to be a birth stone for the month of October. Assuming of healing therapy and reduces stress reductions of this specified gem stone.
| Type of Gem | : | Semi-Precious Stones |
| Variety | : | Cyclosilicates |
| Crystallography | : | Trigonal |
| Hardness | : | 7.5 |
| Wearability | : | Exceptional |
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