All types of gemstones and their meanings: A complete list

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Gemstones refer to the most beautiful and valuable types of stones on earth. There are natural mineral crystals such as crystals, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and so on; there are also natural monomineral aggregates, such as opals, and a few organic materials such as pearls and corals, which belong to gemstones in a broader sense. We can also classify gemstones according to their rareness. Among all types of gemstones, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are regarded as the four most precious stones; while mid-range gemstones such as aquamarines and tourmalines have been popular with collectors thanks to their wonderful colors and meanings. Here we have created a complete list of gemstones and their meanings categorized by name, by color, by month, and by zodiac sign. For more information about each stone or each category, feel free to follow the related articles provided and read more. Enjoy!

1. Gemstones by name

Agate

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Alexandrite

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Amazonite

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Amber

il 1588xN.2379627085 rvr8 min e1610482428132 Baltic Amber Bracelet $10, SHOP NOW. The meaning of amber is clearing and healing. Ancients believed that it provided light for the dead as they traversed the underworld. Read more about this stone.

Amethyst

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Aquamarine

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Aventurine

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Bloodstone

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Carnelian

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Chalcedony

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Chrysoprase

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Citrine

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Diamond

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Emerald

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Fluorite

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Garnet

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Hematite

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Iolite/ Cordierite/ Dichroite

Davie Sterling Silver Stud Earrings In Blue Iolite e1626100886537 Kendra Scott Sterling Silver Blue Iolite Earrings $68, SHOP NOW. The word “iolite” comes from Greek, which means violet and symbolizes the color of gem-grade iolite. In addition to purple, iolite is also available in blue, light yellow, light green, and light brown. In addition, it is also called “water sapphire” because it is similar to the indigo sapphire from Myanmar and often contains water. The main producing areas of iolite are Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Madagascar, and China. Learn more about this gemstone.

Jade

il 1588xN 2 min Natural Purple Jade Bead $9, SHOP NOW. It has been long believed that jade provides its wearer with enhanced clarity, wisdom, and intuition. For this reason, jade pendants have long been worn as protective talismans. Learn more about this gemstone.

Jasper

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Jasper is known as the Supreme Nurturer, a stone that in all its manifestations and colors breathes a warm welcome and soothes the mind.

Jasper brings joy and encourages the one who carries it to spread that joy to others. It allows the bearer to recognize those that are isolated and in need.

When worn, jasper sharpens the mind and protects it from both physical and psychological dangers. It brings peace and stillness during periods of stress and fear and bolsters courage, enabling the bearer to face life’s problems steadfastly.

Learn more about this gemstone.

Kunzite

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Labradorite

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Lapis lazuli

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Larimar

The larimar stone is an amazingly beautiful stone from the Dominican Republic, which means “incomparable blue”. It is low in production, expensive, and said to have powerful metaphysical properties including relaxing and calming. Larimar and .50 Carat London Blue Topaz Necklace in Sterling Silver min Larimar and .50 Carat London Blue Topaz Necklace in Sterling Silver $59, SHOP NOW. The larimar stone corresponds to the throat chakra and has a cooling and releasing effect, helping to clear negative energies in each chakra and bring peace. Therefore, it helps us to objectively examine, and evaluate our thoughts and behaviors, and then improve. It is a stone that promotes “self-reflection”. It also helps us to see our strengths and weaknesses, to appreciate the value of each existence, and to eliminate jealousy and the desire for unnecessary comparison so that one can return to simple happiness. Read more about this gemstone here.

Malachite

il 1588xN 3 min Malachite tumbled stones $6, SHOP NOW. An ancient superstition has led many people to believe that malachite helps babies sleep and keeps evil spirits at bay. For this reason, many parents place a lozenge of malachite on their babies. In addition to this, malachite is normally used for decorative purposes. Some notable pieces include « The Tazza, » a large malachite vase, and « The Malachite Room » in the Hermitage Museum. Learn more about this gemstone.

Moonstone

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Onyx

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Opal

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Pearl

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Peridot

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Pink opal

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Rhodochrosite

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Rose quartz

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Ruby

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Sapphire

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Sardonyx

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Smoky quartz

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Spinel

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Sugilite

il 1588xN8 min Purple Sugilite Beads $3, SHOP NOW It is generally believed that the sugilite has strong healing power. It is able to help relieve extreme emotions such as anger and depression, and to cleanse and purify the negative energy of the body; The sugilite also helps the wearer to work and deal with other people kindly, humorously, and patiently in daily life, which further helps to expand interpersonal relationships; The stone is also able to help us calm, focus, and communicate more peacefully with our minds during meditation.

Tanzanite

What is tanzanite? Tanzanite rings, meaning, color, price and healing properties Ross-Simons Tanzanite Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver $69 SHOP NOW. These gems only hit commercial markets in the 1960s, but from the moment they debuted, they have been superstars. Tiffany refers to Tanzanite gems as “the most beautiful blue stone discovered in 2000 years,” which is why they so often end up in museums or being owned by avid collectors and investors. Learn more about this gemstone.

Tiger’s Eye

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Topaz

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Black Tourmaline

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Tourmaline

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Turquoise

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Zircon

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2. Gemstones by color

A mineral needs to meet three requirements to be regarded as a gemstone: beauty, durability, and scarcity, all of which are indispensable. Beauty mainly refers to the color and the luster; durability refers to hardness and corrosion resistance and melting resistance; scarcity means limited natural reserves. It makes sense to categorize such a large variety of gemstones by color, such as red, blue, yellow, and white. Here in the list of gemstones by color, we are going to introduce to you the most precious gemstones in the world, as well as their characteristics, origins, values, meanings and iconic jewelry works. Follow the links to check more information for each color.
  1. Purple gemstones: Amethyst, Purple chalcedony, Purple diamond, Fluorite, Purple garnet, Jade, Kunzite, Iolite/Cordierite/Dicroite, Purple sapphire, Spinel, Sugilite, Tanzanite, Purple tourmaline
  2. Blue gemstones: Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Blue Quartz, Blue Aventurine, Lapis Lazuli Crystal Stone, Indicolite or Blue Tourmaline, Dumortierite, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Spinel, Sodalite, Kyanite, Apatite
  3. Green gemstones: Agate Green, Amazonite, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Peridot, Tourmaline Green, Tsavorites- known as Garnet green
  4. White gemstones: Agate, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Quartz or Rock crystal, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon
  5. Red gemstones: Agate, Carnelian, Red diamond, Fire Opal or Pyrophane, Rhodolite or Red garnet, Rubellite or Red tourmaline, Ruby, Red Spinel, Topaz, Zircon
  6. Pink gemstones: Chalcedony, Pink diamond, Kunzite, a variance of Spodumene, Garnet, Morganite, Rose quartz, Pink sapphire, Rhodochrosite, Pink spinel, Pink Topaz, Pink tourmaline, Zircon
  7. Yellow gemstones: Alexandrite, Amber, Citrine, Yellow diamond, Garnet, Heliodor, known as Yellow Beryl, Jade, Fire opal, Yellow sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircons
  8. Orange gemstones: Agate, Amber Orange, Carnelian Orange, Diamond Orange, Fire Opal or Pyrophane, Fluorite Orange, Sapphire Orange, Sunstone Orange, Sphalerite Orange, Sunstone Orange, Topaz Orange, Zircon Orange
  9. Gray gemstones: Agate, Diamond, Fluorite, Labradorite, Moonstone, Sapphire, Spinel, Tahitian Pearl, Tourmaline, Tourmalinated Quartz
  10. Brown gemstones: Brown Agate, Amber, Brown Citrine, Brown Diamond, Almandine Garnet, Brown Jade, Mahogany Obsidian, Opal, Sardonyx, Smoky Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Brown Topaz, Brown Tourmaline or Dravite
  11. Black gemstones: Carbonado, Black garnet, Black jade, Obsidian, Black onyx, Black opal, Black pearl, Black sapphire, Schorl- Black Tourmaline, Black spinel, Black zircon

3. Gemstones by month: birth gemstones

Since the 16th century, people have chosen and used different birth gemstones for 12 months in a year known as the birthstone chart, as a symbol of a certain month and believed that the properties and meanings of each gemstone have an impact on people born during that month. These selected gemstones representing each month are called the “birthstone”. Predecessors generally believed that birthstones have magical powers to protect them from evil and can bring good luck to people. Today, with the progress of science, we no longer believe in the real functions of the “birth stone”, but still regard it as a tradition and a hobby. Here we created a list of gemstones by month and hope that you find the information needed. Follow the links to check more information for each month.
  1. January Birthstone: Garnet- Chastity, Sincerity, Friendliness, Authenticity
  2. February Birthstone: Amethyst– Honesty and Peace
  3. March Birthstones: Aquamarine and Bloodstone- Calm, Brave, Smart
  4. April Birthstone: Diamonds- Pure and Flawless
  5. May Birthstone: Emerald- Lucky and Happy
  6. June Birthstone: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite– Health, Longevity, Richness
  7. July Birthstone: Ruby- Passion, Love, Dignity
  8. August Birthstone: Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx- Pure, Holy, Protective
  9. September Birthstone: Sapphire- Loving, Honest, Virtuous
  10. October Birthstone: Opal, Tourmaline– Joy, Ease, Blessings
  11. November Birthstone: Citrine, Topaz– Friendship, Hope
  12. December Birthstone: Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon– Victory, Luck, Success

4. Gemstones by zodiac sign: zodiac birthstones

Traditionally, each of the twelve signs has its own zodiac birthstones, guardian stones, and lucky stones, which are called zodiac stones. Guardian stones of the zodiac signs work like a sort of amulet and protect us; while lucky stones bring good luck.

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Since zodiac birthstones are natural crystals that are said to be spiritual in nature, it is believed that wearing a stone belonging to our own zodiac signs can bring a lifetime of peace and happiness.

  1. Capricorn birthstone: Garnet Dec. 22 – Jan. 20: Fidelity, sincerity, friendship.
  2. Aquarius birthstone: Amethyst Jan. 21 – Feb. 19: Honesty, sincerity, and inner peace.
  3. Pisces birthstone: Aquamarine Feb. 20 – March 20: Happiness, good fortune, beauty, and longevity.
  4. Aries birthstone: Diamond March 21 – April 20: Eternity and purity.
  5. Taurus birthstone: Emerald April 21 – May 21: Happiness, luck, beauty, and longevity.
  6. Gemini birthstone: Pearl May 22 – June 21: Health, peace, prosperity, and longevity.
  7. Cancer birthstone: Ruby June 22nd – July 22nd: Passion, love, strength, dignity
  8. Leo birthstone: Peridot July 23rd – August 23rd: Conjugal bliss and good fortune
  9. Virgo birthstone: Sapphire August 24th – September 23rd: Love, honesty, peace, and nobility.
  10. Libra birthstone: Opal Sept. 24 – Oct. 23: Luck, hope, purity, and peace.
  11. Scorpio birthstone: Citrine Oct. 24 – Nov. 22: Friendship, love, and sincerity.
  12. Sagittarius birthstone: Turquoise Nov. 23 – Dec. 21: Love, happiness, good luck, and success!

5. What are gemstones?

Gemstones are natural mineral crystals that can be cut and polished to meet the requirements for making jewelry. That is to say, gemstones need to be beautiful in color, hard, rare, and precious. At present, there are more than 4,000 kinds of minerals on earth, and more than 200 of them can be defined as gemstones, including diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire, chrysoberyl, tourmaline, opal, crystal, aquamarine, azurite, peridot, spinel, garnet, tanzanite, apatite, moonstone, labradorite, zircon, etc. Gemstones can be divided into 3 categories based on materials:
  1. Natural mineral crystals, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and chrysoberyl.
  2. Natural mono-mineral aggregates, such as alexandrite and opal.
  3. Organic materials, such as amber, pearls, and coral.
Among all types of gemstones, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are regarded as the four most precious stones; while mid-range gemstones such as aquamarines and tourmalines have been popular with collectors thanks to their wonderful colors and meanings.

6. Precious gemstones and semi-precious gemstones

In gemology, gemstones are generally divided into two categories: precious gemstones and semi-precious gemstones. There are four main types of precious gemstones, namely diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, while the rest of the stones, like crystals, agates, and carnelian, belong to the category of semi-precious stones. Semi-precious stones including tourmaline, lapis lazuli, topaz, aquamarine, garnet, peridot, tiger’s eye, labradorite, moonstone, obsidian, malachite, turquoise, rhodochrosite, amethyst, jade, lapis lazuli, agate, chalcedony, opal, lithium pyroxene, calcite and so on. In addition, organic gemstones such as amber, pearls, and coral are also classified as semi-precious gemstones.

7. Gemstones and crystals

First of all, it is certain that crystal is a semi-precious gemstone, and it is one of many because it perfectly matches the characteristics of beauty, durability, and rarity. Common crystals including rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, and smoky quartz are classified as semi-precious stones in the market because of their large production, distinguishing them from the five major precious gemstones: diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire, and chrysoberyl. In fact, crystal is a very popular gemstone because of its affordable price, its brilliance, its hardness, and the fact that it does not wear out even when worn daily.

8. Healing with gemstones

In many ancient cultures, gemstones are considered to contain magical energy and there is a long history of people using them to heal both physical and mental illnesses. It is believed that gemstones, as healing stones with healing powers, can influence one’s energy, reduce discomfort and negativity, and bring balance to both our body and mind. For example, the ancient Egyptians would bind gemstones to their bodies to heal a particular disease; the ancient Greeks believed that birthstones would replenish our body’s energy, and the Indians would apply herbal oils infused with minerals to heal injuries. If you want to start healing with gemstones, make sure to choose the right gem and use the right method, since different gems have different energies and healing powers. Some of them help to improve immunity and strengthen our body, some reduce discomfort and negativity, and some improve concentration and memory. Therefore, choose your healing gemstone according to the energy you need.

Conclusion on all types of gemstones

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