There are two varieties of jade: nephrite and jadeite. Most people think of green when they say the word jade, but jade occurs in a range of colors, including beautiful purple shades. Purple Jade Purple Jade Pendant by Elk and Hammer. Iolite is perfect for jewelry where it is able to catch the light, such as on a ring or in dangling earrings. Beautifully faceted iolite sparkles with eye-catching brilliance. When mounted in rings, it is best to set iolite in protective settings such as a bezel or halo. However, it has fairly good hardness (7 to 7.5 Mohs) and can be used in almost all types of jewelry. Iolite has distinct cleavage making it susceptible to chipping or cracking if struck with force. It is a highly brilliant stone that occurs in blue-purple shades, but due to its abundance, it is not highly valued. See it here.Īlthough iolites are highly sought-after gemstones, they are quite stunning and can rival the beauty of more expensive blue stones such as sapphire or tanzanite. Purple spinel has been synthesized but it is rarely enhanced or treated, meaning that the color you see in a purple spinel stone is likely to be natural. It is a brilliant gemstone and due to this, is often cut into faceted gemstone shapes to enhance its brilliance. Purple spinel is relatively affordable and a durable gemstone (Mohs 8) suited for everyday wear. However, it is not as valuable or sought-after as red and blue spinel.
Purple spinel comes in a variety of shades, with lilac and mauve considered more attractive. Purple Spinel Spinel gemstone by Sapphire Land. Chalcedony jewelry is ideal for bohemian and ethnic jewelry designs. However, sometimes these stones are faceted to add more depth and light play to the piece of jewelry. Most chalcedony is cut en cabochon or used in beautiful carvings and engravings. Purple chalcedony is a tough stone with medium hardness (6.5 to 7 Mohs). As a result, it is compact, contains no cleavage, and is very durable. It has a very appealing look with a rich natural color.Ĭhalcedony has a microcrystalline structure without crystal formations within it. Purple chalcedony is usually translucent to opaque, with a vitreous to waxy luster. Purple chalcedony comes in beautiful shades of purple from light lilac to dark purple. Purple Chalcedony Chalcedony pendant Kiki Burra Beads. However, if maintained well, amethyst jewelry can last a lifetime.
The color of amethysts can also fade if exposed to direct light for too long.
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They can easily get scratched and due to their brittleness, can chip or crack when exposed to rough wear. Amethysts are durable enough for use in all types of jewelry (7 Mohs) but require reasonable care to maintain their luster and color. However, when large deposits were found in Brazil, the value of amethysts dropped making it an affordable gemstone that suits almost all budgets.Īmethysts come in all shades of purple, with those displaying the deepest purple hues considered the best. In the past, amethysts were considered a cardinal gemstone (gemstones considered precious above all others) and on equal par with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. See them here.Īmethysts are the most well-known purple gemstone. Amethyst Amethyst stud earrings by James Allen. High-quality purple diamonds are generally sought after by collectors and diamond enthusiasts or those with a penchant for exclusive jewelry.
Purple diamonds are known by a variety of nicknames, including Lilac, Orchid, Lavender, Grape, and Plum Diamonds which describe the color of the stone. However, enhanced or synthetic alternatives are relatively much more affordable. These spectacular stones are rare and expensive, especially if the stone is vivid and saturated in color. Purple diamonds are created when there is a high amount of hydrogen present during the diamond’s formation. Purple Diamonds Rare Purple Gemstones by James Allen. To help you choose your stone and shade, here are our top 12 purple gemstones for jewelry. There are many varieties of purple including violet, lilac, lavender, mauve, mulberry, and wine. Purple jewelry adds a touch of sophistication and elegance and is an eye-catching color. It is a luxurious color and depicts prestige and class. Purple is often connected to royalty and nobility, power and wealth. Compared to other colors such as blue, red, and green which have hundreds of gemstone varieties to choose from, the number of purple gemstones is quite small. Although purple has been a color used in jewelry since ancient times, there aren’t many purple gemstones out there.
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