What is your favorite gemstone that isn’t a diamond, ruby, emerald or sapphire?
Mine is iolite because it’s pleochroic and nobody is ever sure what it is and it seems to “change colors. I also love pink tourmaline.
My favorite is opal b/c it is my birthstone & I love the play of colors. Opal is amorphous in that it doesn’t have crystals but instead has water inside it’s structure. That is what gives it that fiery range of colors.
I love moonstone which is the mineral feldspar that has been cut & polished. Pictured here:
http://www.samsilverhawk.com/silver/moonstone.jpg
Purple, rose & smokey quartz are all the same, SiO2 that comes in different colors. I like them all. By the way, most people don’t know that amethyst is purple quartz!
If you have ever seen rutilated quartz, it is awesome as well. It has the mineral rutile which looks like tiny needles inside the quartz. It makes for some interesting jewelry. See for yourself:
http://www.gemjewel.com/images/learn/quartz_rutilated.gif
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10k White Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Ring $207.99 Pink tourmaline and diamond accent ring10-karat white gold jewelry Click here for ring sizing guide |
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Michael Valitutti 14k Gold Brazilian Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Earrings $343.99 This pair of exquisite Michael Valitutti earrings features brilliant hot pink tourmalines in prong settings highlighted by full round-cut diamonds. The earrings are crafted of 14-karat yellow gold and are secured by butterfly backs. |
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D’sire 10k Gold Pink Tourmaline and 1/3ct TDW Diamond Ring (H-I, I1-I2) $249.99 Pink tourmaline and diamond ring10k yellow gold jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide |
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14k Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and 3/5ct TDW Diamond Necklace (H-I, I1) $828.99 A unique, swirled openwork design dotted with pink tourmaline gemstones and edged with diamonds adorns this pendant. The 14-karat rose gold necklace comes with a coordinating Corriana chain. |
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Michael Valitutti 14k Gold Pink Tourmaline and 1/4ct TDW Diamond Ring (I-J, I1-I2) $899.99 Pink tourmaline and diamond ring14-karat yellow gold jewelry Click here for ring sizing guide |
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