At Silver Gems Jewellery we sell a wide variety of Silver Jewellery embedded with various beautiful and enchanting gemstones. We have listed a comprehensive guide below which will enhance your understanding of each gemstone and their properties. If you require any more information on any gemstone please get in touch with us through the 'Contact Us' link on our website. We are always happy to reply back with any queries you have on the jewellery we sell through our shop or online.
Colour:Yellow, Golden Brown or even black. Other more uncommon colours include red amber green amber, and even blue amber, which is rare and highly sought after.
Amber is not technically a gemstone, however it is widely used in silver jewellery. Amber comes from tree resin which has hardened over many years. Amber has properties such a healing depression and promotes a positive mental attitude in life.
Source:Yellow, Golden Brown or even black. Other more uncommon colours include red amber green amber, and even blue amber, which is rare and highly sought after.
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Amethyst name comes from Ancient greek word amethystos meaning 'Not drunken'. They believed the stone would protect the owner from drunkeness or intoxication. Amethyst is an extremely powerful and protective stone. It said to help the owner in healing and calming of the body and mind.
Source:US, UK, Canada, Brazil, India, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Siberia and East Africa.
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Ametrine also known as Trystine or by its trade name as Bolivianite, is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. It is a mixture of Amethyst and Citrine with zones of purple-yellow or orange. Ametrine has the ability to clear long standing illnesses.
Source: All Ametrine comes from Bolivia only.
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Agate is a microcrystalline variety of quartz chiefly chalcedony, characterised by its fineness of grain and brightness of colour. Agate is used as a birthing stone and is associated with midwives, and a stone of new beginnings.
Source: United States, Australia and India.
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The Alexandrite variety displays a colour change dependent upon light, along with strong pleochroism. Alexandrite results from the small scale replacement of aluminium by chromium oxide, which is responsible for Alexandrite's characteristic green to red colour change. Alexandrite helps to open up intuition ad creates a strong will and personal magnetism.
Source: Australia, Brazil, Mayanmar, Canada, Ghana, Norway, Zimbabwe and Russia.
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Colour:Green ,Blue, yellow, orange, clear, brown, pink, grey and red.
Calcite is often the primary constituent of the shells of marine organisms and sedimentary rocks and limestone. Calcite is a very powerful cleaner of energy, for example having calcite in a room can remove negative energy from the environment. Finally Calcite can encourage the update of calicium in the bones and strengthenin them.
Source:US, UK, Czech Republic,Peru, Iceland, Romania and Brazil.
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A rare mineral named from the Chara river and is only found in the Sakha republic of Siberia. Charoite is known to overcome fear, stimulate the inner vision and aides in spiritual transformations.
Source:Russia
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Colour: White to Greyish, sometimes pink and red and even black.
Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, composed of very fine intergrowths of the minerals quartz and moganite. Chalcedony is a nurturing stone that promotes brotherhood and good will, and can enhance stability within a group.
Citrine is a variety of quartz. It ranges in colour from a pale yellow to brown. Most commercial Citrine is in fact artificially heated Amethyst or Smoky Quartz. Citrine is one of three traditional birthstones for the month of November. Citrine is said to be a powerful regenerator and in ancient times was beleived to carry to the power of sun, hence the yellow colour of the stone.
Source:Russia, France, Madagascar, UK and Brazil which is leading producer of Citrine.
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Colour: Druzy can be found in a multiple colours as it take son the parent stone.
The term "Druzy" refers to the tiny crystal which is formed within of on another stone in a large number. It is also known that Druzy Quarts is said to aid in balancing and increasing energy. Since ages it has been used to diagnose disease.
Colour: Red, Pink, Orange, yellow and brown. Its most common form in jewellery is red.
Garnet has been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. Garnet has been known to regenerate and energize and is also known to help in times of crises.
Colour:Varies from grey, violet, blue to yellow. Small changes in colour depending on the angle of the light.
The name Iolite comes from the Greek word Violet. Iolite has been know to release the causes of addiction and express your true self, from influences around you.
Source:Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Main production of Iolite originates from the US and Canada.
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Colour: Red, Pink, Orange, yellow and brown. Its most common form in jewellery is red.
Jade is an ornamental stone and has been used in ancient china for many hundred of years. The term jade is applied to two different metamorphic rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals. Jade is also known for the symbol of purity and serenity. Jade jewellery was much prized in the east for it signifies wisdom gathered in tranquillity.
Source: China(Mostly), US, Italy, Myanmar, and Russia
Colour: Jasper is an opaque impure variety of silica, usually red, yellow, brown or green in colour and blue is very rare.
Jasper mineral breaks with a smooth surface, and is used for ornamentation or as a gemstone. it is also known to support the circulatory system, with digestion and sexual organs.
Kyanite whose name derives from the Greek word kyanos which means blue, is a typically blue silicate mineral. It has powerful properties for use in attunement and meditation.
Labradorite is a variety of plagioclase feldspar found in igneous rocks and characterized by brilliant colours in some specimens. A Highly Mystical and protective stone. A bringer of light it raises consciousness and connects with the universal energies.
Source: Greenland, Finland, Russia, Canada and Scandinavia
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Lapis lazuli has been mined in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan for over 6,000 years, and trade in the stone is ancient enough for lapis jewellery to have been found at Predynastic Egyptian sites. Lapis Lazuli is known to alleviate pain, especially that of migraines and headaches.
Source: Russia, Afghanistan, Chile, Italy, US, Egypt and the Middle East
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Larimar is a variety of pectolite, or a rock composed largely of pectolite, an acid silicate hydrate of calcium and sodium. Although pectolite is found in many locations, none have the unique volcanic blue coloration of Larimar. Also known to help in self-healing, especially in cartilage and throat conditions.
Source: Dominican Republic and the Bahamas
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The stone's name derives from Greek times. Malachite was used as a mineral pigment in green paints from antiquity until about 1800. Malachite is a extremely poisonous stone that needs to be handled with care if it is crushed or used in medicine. In a stone form it is perfectly harmless. Malachite has been known to help in healing of cramps and facilitates birth.
Source: Romania, Zambia, Congo, Russia and the Middle East.
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Colour:Brazil; India; Mexico; Myanmar; Madagascar; USA and Sri Lanka where the highest quality is found.
Moonstone is known as the 'Stone of new beginnings. As it name suggests it is closely related to the moon. As the moon goes in its monthly cycle it reminds us of change and of new start each month. Moonstone great property is calming of emotions.
Source:Brazil; India; Mexico; Myanmar; Madagascar; USA and Sri Lanka where the highest quality is found.
Colour: Black(Most common can also be found in white, blue, brown, yellow and red.
Originates from the time of the Greeks and the Romans and was widely used in Egypt to create pottery items. Onyx is known to provide strength and support in diffcult or confusing circumstances.
Source:Mexico, US, Russia, Brazil and South Africa.
Colour: Brown-Black, can have traces of white. Red-black and traces of green can be noticed as well.
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed a volcano cools without crystal growth. Obsidian is known for its insight into the cause of a disease, and can aid in digestion.
Source: Mexico and Worldwide.
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Prehnite is a phyllosilicate of calcium and aluminium. Prehnite is also known for its properties to diagnose and finding the root problem of the cause. It can heal the kidney, bladder, thymus and repair connective tissue within the body.
Source: South Africa
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Pearls are soft rounded objects produced within soft tissue of a living shell foe eg mussels. Pearl is composed of Calcium Carbonate, which has been built up in concentric layers. Pearls originate from the sea and from freshwater sources. The sea variety are more expensive in value.
Source:Worldwide for Sea variety Pearls, usually cultivated in Lagoons or Volcanic Attols. Most freshwater water Pearl comes from China and Pearls from Scotland are highly valued.
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Good Peridot crystals are green in colour and come from the iron in the crystal structure. Peridot is the birthstone for August and can be sometimes mistaken for emeralds or other green gemstones. In ancient times Peridot was known the banish away evil spirits. Finally Peridot is known for neutralizing toxins in the body.
Source: US, Brazil, Russia, Egypt, Ireland and Sri Lanka.
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Colour: Pink to Orange. In its (rare) pure form it is typically a rose-red.
Pure Rhodochrosite is rare and the most common colour encounters is a a pink colour. The manganese in the structure leading to lighter shades of red and pink. The Stone is an excellent stone for the heart and relationships. It can be helpful for people who have suffered pain in their lives and allows for any denial to be removed.
Source: US, South Africa, Russia, Argentina and Uruguay.
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Known for its milky/cloudy colour complexion and is used extensively in Jewellery. Rose Quartz is also known for its unconditional love and peace. It is an important crystal for the heart and teaches us the true meaning of love.
Source: South Africa, Madagascar, Brazil, Indian.
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Colour: Brownish to blackish, sometimes yellowish.
A very dark brown to black opaque variety is known as Morion. Smoky Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal, with a small amount of ferric oxide impurity which gives it the characteristic colour. Smoky Quartz is perhaps unknown to most to promote concern to the environment and ecological solutions, and a great reliever of stress.
Tiger's eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock that is yellow to red-brown, with a silky lustre. The name comes from the resemblance to the similarity to the Tiger animal eye colour. Tiger's eye is knows to treat eye conditions and aids in night vision.
Source: US, Mexico, Indian, Australia and South Africa.
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Colour: There are several Topaz derivatives which include: Pure topaz is colourless and transparent.
Yellow topaz is the traditional November birthstone, the symbol of friendship, and the state gemstone for the US State of Utah.
Blue topaz is the December birthstone. Topaz very rarely occurs blue naturally. Heat treatment of removes the impurities and creates the blue Topaz colour.
The name Topaz is derived from a Greek work. Topaz is said to direct the energy where it is required to heal, recharge or stimulate the body.
Source:Clear, blue, Golden-yellow, red-pink and green.
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The name Torqouise originated in the 16th century from the french language, which was traded in Turkish Bazaars. There are now many imitations and Synthetics to the market, so be careful and only buy from reputable shops. Turqouise is an efficient healer and provides a sense of well being for the body.
Source:US, Egypt, Mexico, China, Iran, Peru, Poland, Russia, France, Tibet.
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