Gemstones for Daytime

When selecting gemstones for daytime wear, several factors come into play. It's crucial to match the color of the gemstone to your outfit, skin tone, and eye color, as well as to the occasion. For instance, bright yellow gemstones might be perfect for a beach wedding, adding a lively touch, but would be less suitable for a somber event like a funeral. Choosing the right gemstones for daytime not only enhances your appearance but also ensures that your accessories are appropriate for the setting.

Certain colors look better in daylight than at night time and this is also the case for colored gemstones - a general rule is to go for lighter colors for daywear.

Gemstones, like just about everything else, can suffer from sun damage and some more than others. Amethyst, kunzite, citrine are great day time colors but really should not be exposed to sunlight for extended periods as the color can fade dramatically.

Social gatherings that occur in the daytime do tend to be more active than night time functions - picnic, beach trips, bbqs, outdoor weddings may include movements that could potentially crack or break a gemstone. Choosing a durable stone and something not too big can counter this problem.

Taking all this into account we have come up with a list of daytime gemstones. We are sure that at least one or two will be ideal for your next outdoor affair. We have based our selections on color with each tone getting one or two perfect picks.

Pink

Pink is a classic summery color and we have two great gemstones for this hue both in subtle shades.

Morganite

Morganite comes in a great range of pink colors including pale pastels, peachy pinks and delicate lilacs. It is a high quality gemstone in the same family as emeralds and aquamarine with a tough durability and generally high levels of clarity. This lovely stone is available in all cuts, shapes and sizes.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz comes in similar pastel tones as morganite but lacks its clarity although the milky or cloudy appearance has a charm of its own. It does have a reputation for fading if left in the sun for a long time but worn occasionally it should not be a problem and it is a very affordable gemstone so it can easily be replaced.

Blue

The perfect day will surely have a clear blue sky.

Spinel

Blue Spinels are one of the most attractive gemstones to be found and , although they are quite rare - especially the stunning cobalt blues - they are almost the perfect daytime gemstone. They are also very durable, have exceptional clarity and are available in a variety of cuts and shapes but are rarely found bigger than a carat or two.

Larimar

If there is any sky more attractive than clear blue then it is one with a few wispy white clouds to break up the monotony. Picture that perfect sky then take a look at a larimar gemstone - I bet it was what you were imagining!

Larimar may be a bit delicate as a ring or a bracelet but as a pendant, necklace or earrings, nothing would look better on a sunny afternoon.

Green

There are two shades of green that can look great during daylight hours - a bright Kelly green that is all the rage in the 2020s and a subtle sage green.

Agate

Green Agate comes in a range of green colors including apple, shamrock and cool that all look great in the daytime. In addition, it is tough, affordable and available in all sizes and cuts including some interesting cabochons - round domed tops and flat bottoms - making it suitable for all types of jewelry.

Prehnite

The pastel greens of prehnite include olive, sage and lime tones that are very popular for day wear. These gemstones are a little soft for rings but are excellent for pendants, brooches and earrings and make distinctive and interesting jewelry.

Yellow

The cheery color of the sun is always fun to see in the park, the garden or the beach. The bright yellow that has been loved for years in many gemstone types has caught the attention of trendy influencers who have named it Gen-Z yellow!

Yellow Lemon Quartz

Another member of the versatile quartz family of durable and affordable gemstones is Lemon or Yellow quartz. Found in fun and bright colors in every size and shape including a few carved shapes that make very interesting jewelry pieces.

Golden Beryl

Beryl is a family of gemstones that includes emerald and aquamarine and is considered a high quality gemstones suitable for all types of jewelry. The golden variety includes some gorgeous yellow examples that will really blaze outdoors during the day. A wide range of cuts, shapes and sizes make this an ideal gemstone.

Red

Red is a passionate color that can look fantastic outside but it is an attention grabbing color so it may not always be appropriate.

Pyrope Garnet

The ruby is the classic red gemstone but is outdoor situations it may not be the best choice. A great alternative is the much more affordable Pyrope Garnet. Rich red colors which can look great in the sunlight and a toughness that can take a knock or a bump in its stride.

Purple

The color of royalty, purple can be a very polarizing color, but if you like it, wear it!

Purple Spinel

The range of purple tones in Spinel gemstones will keep you satisfied whether you love the pastel tones or prefer deep colors. A very classy gemstone with a bright sparkle, excellent clarity and available in all sorts of cuts and shapes. Finding very large purple spinels can be tricky but with this gorgeous stone less is more on a sunny day.

Orange

The color of an autumn sun as well as a refreshing morning mimosa, orange is very much an outdoor color.

Hessonite Garnet

Yet another member of the talented garnet family is Hessonite. This durable gemstone comes in delicious burnt orange colors that are ideal for spring, summer and fall and look especially lovely outside in the daylight hours. All sizes, cuts and shapes make this a perfect choice for a daytime gemstone.