Gems By Color Articles

8 Great Gemstones for Children - Never too early to start

Kids have a natural attraction for crystals, the colors, the sparkle, the patterns, and seem instinctively tuned into their energies. See our picks of the best.

Birthstones by Color: Visual Guide for Birthstones by Color

Your birthstone may be down to fate but picking the color is up to you. Use our fantastic new visual guide to see the broad range of captivating colors

Black Gemstones | Find all Black Gems | Black Gem List

List of Black Gemstones - Precious and semi-precious gemstones, a complete guide to black gems, including popular and lesser-known gemstones.

Black Melanite

Melanite is the black variety of the rare andradite garnet. It is sometimes known as titanian andradite.

Blue Azurite Gemstones - vivid blue color and very versatile

Intense colors have allowed this gemstone to be used for centuries as jewelry, ornaments, dye, paint pigment and, these days, a very interesting collector’...

Blue Gemstones - A Complete List of Blue Gems | GemSelect

Discover Blue Gemstones like: Blue Sapphire, Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Blue Turquoise, Kyanite, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Apatite, Larimar, Blue Fluorite, Blue Zircon, Blue Labradorite, Blue Azurite, Hemimorphite, Rainbow Moonstone, Blue Chrysocolla, Chalcedony, Blue Spinel, Blue Diamond, Dumortierite, Blue Jadeite, Blue Opal, Grandidierite, Blue Hawk's Eye, Benitoite, Lazulite, Blue Akoya Pearl, Shattuckite, Blue Smithsonite, Vivianite, Cavansite, Sodalite, Blue Agate

Blue Larimar Gemstones - A beauty from the Caribbean

Found only in the Dominican Republic, this blue gemstone resembles the blue seas of the tropics and got its name in an unusual way. Find out how here

Blue Sodalite Gemstones - Royal Blue from the snowy north

Since its discovery in the bleak landscape of frosty Greenland, this delightful deep blue mineral has been carved into ornamental objects as well as gemstones.

Blue Spinel Guide: Colors, Value & Purchase Tips | GemSelect

Explore blue spinel with our detailed guide covering colors and meanings, properties, value comparisons, buying tips for this rare and beautiful gemstone.

Blue Zircon Gemstones: Beauty, Brilliance, and Significance

Discover the captivating world of blue zircon gemstones, from their origins and properties to comparisons with sapphire and topaz. Learn about their meaning, jewelry uses, and buying tips in this comprehensive guide.

Brown Gemstones: List of Brown Gems with Images

Explore Brown Gemstones like: Agate, Andalusite, Axinite, Boulder Opal, Cassiterite, Chocolate Opal, Color Change Garnet, Diamond, Enstatite, Golden Beryl, Hessonite Garnet, Jasper, Kornerupine, Mali Garnet, Moonstone, Obsidian, Pietersite, Rutile Quartz, Scapolite, Sillimanite, Smoky Quartz, Sphalerite, Tiger's Eye, Tiger's Eye in Matrix, Tourmaline

Buying Pink Gemstones for Jewelry

Buying pink gemstones, such as pink sapphire, zircon and spinel. Read about faceted pink gemstones, cabochon-cut pink gemstones, transparent pink gemstones...

Buying Red Gemstones for Jewelry

Buying red gemstones, such as ruby, garnet and spinel. Read about faceted red gemstones, cabochon-cut red gemstones, transparent red gemstones and opaque r...

Citrine Buying Guide 2025: Factors, Prices & Authenticity

Explore our detailed citrine buying guide for 2025, covering essential factors like color, clarity, carat weight, cuts, treatments, and current market prices.

Color Change Gemstones: Fascinating Jewels Explained

A few rare gemstones exhibit dramatic color changes under different lighting conditions. They include alexandrite and color change sapphire and garnet.

Comparing Blue Gemstones for Jewelry - See our Top List here

Hardness, rarity, clarity all play a part when judging the best of the best but color is what really counts. No prize for knowing the winner but which othe...

Darkness and Light - Black and White Gemstones

Black gems are not always the most sought-after color for jewelry, but black gemstone jewelry can be stunning when set with gems such as black pearls and b...

December 2021 Newsletter - Don't get left out in the cold

Find some time during this busy time for our last newsletter of the year - giant emeralds, deep pools, three birthstones, nature's snow globes and hilariou...

Fine Green Sapphire: Properties, Origins, and Appeal

Explore fine green sapphires, rare gems celebrated for their vivid hues, exceptional hardness, and growing demand in jewelry as a durable substitute for emeralds. Uncover their color sources, mining locations, and unique features.

Finest Red Rhodolite Garnet

Rhodolite, the rose-red to violet-red garnet, is a mixture of almandite and pyrope. It has the best red of any garnet.

Gemstone Color - A Quick Guide to Colors

A gemstone's color is its most defining characteristic. When deciding upon gemstone color you want to consider hue, tone, and saturation

Gemstones by Color: Color Guide for Gemstones, All Colors

A Gemstones by Color Guide. Quick selection and sort for any gemstone color you are looking for. All gemstones are grouped by color. Gems By Color List.

Gemstones for Autumn or Fall - 10 great seasonal choices

The days grow shorter, the weather cools and, as the light changes, we need a few gemstones to reflect the red, orange, brown and yellow tones that surround us.

Gemstones for Carnival - Colors to celebrate Mardi Gras

Communities all over the world grab the opportunity for one last big party before the 40 days of Lent kick in. Which gemstone colors will match the costumes?

Gemstones for Daytime: A first 11 to beat all the opposition

A selection of gemstones that look great during the day in a range of colors to suit all tastes. Ideal for bbqs, weddings, picnics or lazy days on the beach.

Gemstones for Thanksgiving - A few crystals for the day

Thanksgiving can be a lot of fun but it can also be a time of great stress, I have a selection of gemstones that may make your day a bit easier.

Gemstones for Winter - 8 choices to cheer up a cold night

Winter may be icy cold with short dark days but we have roaring fires, snowy mountains, hot cocoa and some seriously beautiful gemstones to get us through

Gemstones to celebrate the Holi Festival of Color

The psychedelic colors of the annual Hindu spring celebration have inspired us to come up with a selection of vivid and intense gemstones to match the exub...

Green Dioptase Gemstone Information: Vibrant Beauty

Dioptase is a striking emerald-green mineral that is popular with gemstone collectors

Green Gaspeite

Gaspeite is a rare nickel carbonate mineral with a pale to bright apple green color.

Green Gemstones for Jewelry - See our Best 9 Stones here

View our top 9 green gemstones for jewelery. Vivid color, flawless clarity, durability and availability all played a part in our winning selections. A guid...

Green Gemstones: Green colored Gemstone List | GemSelect

Green Gemstones ranging from deep green to light green precious and semi-precious stones. Find green gem names & facts of green colored gemstones in this guide.

Green Seraphinite info - The heavenly gemstone of angels

With a color and pattern looking as though an artist painted white feathers on its smooth surface you will find this gemstone.

Green Serpentine Gemstone Info - Facts, History and More

Serpentine is a greenish mineral that is often used as a gemstone or carved into decorative objects

Green Turquoise Gemstones: Color, Sources, and Significance

Explore green turquoise gemstones, their vibrant color variations, notable sources like Nevada and Mongolia, and cultural significance. Learn about mining, availability, and metaphysical beliefs.

Indicolite Tourmaline: A Complete Guide to Its Unique Beauty

Indicolite is the trade name for the rare blue color of the gemstone tourmaline

Jet Black Gems

Jet, a form of bituminous coal, was popular as a gemstone in the 19th century. But it is hardly known today.

Lilac Lepidolite

Lepidolite is a lilac-gray or rose-colored lithium-bearing mineral of the mica group. The mineral is noteworthy as one of the major sources of the rare alk...

London Blue Topaz: Properties, Varieties & Treatments

Discover London blue topaz, a deep blue gemstone prized for its elegance and affordability. Learn about its properties, color varieties and more.

March 2022 Newsletter - Getting back to business

It's March 2022; AGTA GemFair in Tucson is a big success, we have some spectacular new blue Topaz gems, check out our new color sort filter and much more.

May 2022 Newsletter - Mother's Day Gift Ideas

It's May 2022; 5 great Mother’s Day Gift ideas, Jewelry Fair update, Watch studded with over 1000 Diamonds and Sapphires, May birthstones and much more.

Multicolor Gemstones: Complete List of all Multicolor Gems

List of multicolor gemstones - precious and semi-precious gemstones: complete guide to multicolor gems, including popular and lesser-known gemstones

November 2022 Newsletter - Phenomenal Gemstones

It's November 2022; enormous 834 ct Sapphire found in Australia, rare huge 18.18 ct The Fortune Pink Diamond goes under the hammer, phenomenal star gemston...

Orange Gemstones: A Guide for Orange Stones with Images

List of Orange Gemstones like: Amber, Andesine Feldspar, Carnelian, Grossularite Garnet, Hessonite Garnet, Imperial Topaz, Malaya Garnet, Orange Aventurine, Orange Calcite, Orange Citrine, Orange Coral, Orange Diamond, Orange Fire Opal, Orange Jade, Orange Jasper, Orange Moonstone, Orange Opal, Orange Sapphire, Orange Sardonyx, Orange Spinel, Orange Sunstone, Orange Tourmaline, Orange Zircon, Spessartite Garnet

Padparadscha Sapphire: The Rare Pink-Orange Gemstone Variety

Discover the enchanting padparadscha sapphire, prized for its unique pink-orange color inspired by the lotus flower. Learn about its origin, color definition, rarity, value, alternatives, and explore related sapphire varieties like pink, orange, and yellow sapphires.

Pailin Blue Sapphire: The Legacy of Blood Gems | GemSelect

Discover the allure of Pailin blue sapphires, prized for their vivid hues and rivaling Kashmir and Sri Lankan gems. Explore their rich history now!

Pastel Colored Gemstones - Let our guide help you choose

Colored gemstones are not all vivid and bright. If you prefer subtle and sophisticated or need a delicate and timeless look for a special occasion see our ...

Pearl Information - The lustrous and glossy organic gemstone

Natural sea pearls can be found in waters all over the world but are incredibly rare, as sources were depleted cultured pearls gained in popularity and quality.

Pink Gemstones for Jewelry, Shop Pastel Pink to Hot Pink

Pink continues to be one of the hottest colors in gemstones. What are your choices in pink gems?

Pink Kunzite - Perfect for a large cocktail ring

Pink Kunzite makes perfect affordable alternatives to those more expensive gemstones. Wear one in large sizes to the next cocktail party and grab all the a...

Pink Sapphire: A Complete Guide to Rare Pink Sapphires

Explore the world of pink sapphires in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their unique colors, physical properties, historical significance & more.

Pink Tourmaline Gemstones - Hot Pink, Soft, big or small

A hot pink rock on your finger, a flashy pendant around your neck, a delicate pink brooch for that special date, whatever you want a pink tourmaline will best.

Purple and Violet Gems for Jewelry

Purple and violet gemstones can be pinkish or bluish and include amethyst, sapphire, spinel, tanzanite, iolite, rubellite tourmaline, lavender chalcedony, ...

Purple Gemstones - A List with Images of all Purple Gems

Discover Purple Gemstones like: Amethyst, Purple Sapphire, Purple Tanzanite, Purple Tourmaline, Purple Garnet, Purple Spinel, Lavender Jade, Purple Topaz

Red Gemstones: List of Red Precious & Semi-Precious Gems

List of red precious and semi-precious gemstones: complete guide to red gems, including popular and lesser-known gemstones for jewelry & collectors

Rubellite Tourmaline: Vibrant Gems for Collectors

Discover the attraction of Rubellite Tourmaline, a gemstone cherished by collectors for its deep, vibrant hues. Explore the beauty of rubellite tourmaline ...

Six Sizzling Hot Pink Gemstones

Hot pink gems are always popular because of their beautiful vivid color, so we list the top hot pink gems for jewelry

The Meaning & Healing Powers of Yellow Gems - The First XI

We select the best 11 yellow gemstones for their sunny looks and intense spiritual power. Which attention grabbing colored crystals will make the list?

The Meaning and Symbolic Power of Red Gemstones

Red gemstones harness the most powerful color visible to the human eye and conjure up feelings of love, passion and excitement. Let's take a closer look.

The Top Ten Most Spiritually Powerful Blue Gemstones

Topaz Buying Guide: Factors for Smart Shopping in 2025

Explore our comprehensive topaz buying guide to learn about color, clarity, cut, carat weight, treatments, and current pricing.

Topaz Colors: Red, Blue, Pink, Violet, Green & More Gem Hues

Explore the vibrant spectrum of topaz colors, from natural shades to enhanced blues and precious imperial varieties. Discover what makes each hue unique.

Violet Charoite - Rare and Beautiful Gemstones

Charoite is a unique violet gemstone from Russia with distinctive swirling patterns.

Vivid, Intense, Electric - 14 Eye-catching Colored Gemstones

Some gemstones stand out from the crowd and demand attention. See our guide to the best and brightest in the world of vibrant gems - they are sure to light...

White Colorless Gems for Jewelry

When it comes to colorless gems for jewelry there are several options apart from white diamonds, such as white topaz, white sapphire, white quartz and whit...

White Gemstones: List of White Precious & Semi-Precious Gems

White Gemstones: Explore White Colored Gemstones, Precious and Semi-Precious Stones. Find White Stones and their names, learn about white stones and crystals.

Yellow Gemstones: A List of Yellow Gemstone Names and Images

List of Natural Yellow Gemstones: Complete guide to yellow gemstones with pictures and descriptions of popular and lesser-known collector gemstones.

Yellow Kunzite Gemstones - What’s in a name? We’ll tell you.

Don't be fooled by the name, Yellow Kunzite is a Spudomene in disguise. A worrying trend among some gemstone dealers trying to cash in on Kunzite's popularity

Yellow Sapphire: Meaning, Properties & Benefits | GemSelect

Discover yellow sapphire's vibrant beauty, astrological power, and healing benefits. Learn about its origins, care, and jewelry uses in our guide.