Discover the different green gemstones.
Green gemstones, with their variety of shades and hues, are highly valued in the jewellery industry, creating pieces that stand out for their beauty and elegance. Green is a colour that evokes freshness, renewal, and balance. It is the colour of nature, inviting us to find calm and perspective amidst the chaos.
Just as nature always finds a way to renew itself, green precious stones are associated with inspiration and progress. Discover the most popular gems in this hue and find your favourite.
Green coloured precious stones
Although many green gemstones are used in jewellery, only a few are considered precious stones. The most well-known is undoubtedly the emerald, but there are other precious stones that can also be found in green hues.
Emerald
The emerald is one of the most valued precious stones due to its intense green colour, which ranges from softer shades to deeper, more vibrant tones. It belongs to the beryl group, and its characteristic green colour is due to the presence of chromium and, in some cases, vanadium, in its crystal structure.
This precious stone, the birthstone of May, symbolises love, wisdom, and renewal. In addition to its clear association with nature, emeralds are believed to help clarify the mind.
Engagement rings, earrings, and pendants are some of the favourite pieces of jewellery in which this beautiful green stone is incorporated.
Other green gemstones
Less well-known and much harder to find in nature, yet highly valued, are green diamonds and green sapphires.
Green diamonds are extremely exclusive and fascinating due to the way they form. Their green colour is a result of natural radiation present in the Earth, which means only a small percentage of diamonds in nature take on this hue. As a result, their value is very high, even more so than that of regular diamonds, especially if their green colour is intense and saturated.
Green sapphires are also rarer compared to other sapphire colours. In this case, the green colour is due to the presence of iron in their structure. This stone is highly prized by collectors and gemstone enthusiasts because of its rarity.
More green gemstones
Other semi-precious green gemstones that are very popular in jewellery include green quartz or green amethyst, peridot, and malachite.
Green quartz
Also known as aventurine, green quartz is a variety of quartz that is characterised by its greenish hue, resulting from the presence of minerals such as fuchsite or mica. It is a stone associated with prosperity, harmony, and health, and is believed to have energetic properties that promote emotional balance, calmness, and the attraction of good opportunities.
Green amethyst
Also known as prasiolite, green amethyst is another variety of quartz that acquires its distinctive green colour due to natural heating processes or thermal treatments in the laboratory. The hue of this stone ranges from a pale green to a more intense green. It is considered a stone of transformation, believed to help attract positive energies.
Peridot
Olive green in colour, peridot belongs to the silicate family and is composed of the mineral olivine. Its colour is a result of the presence of iron in its composition, ranging from a yellowish green to a more intense green. It is one of the few gemstones that is found exclusively in green tones and is attributed with properties of protection, prosperity, and renewal.
Malachite
Malachite, with its intense green colour, is a unique and striking gemstone, highly valued in jewellery. It is also attributed with protective and transformative properties, enhancing intuition and emotional balance.
Green Gemstones by Tones
Green gemstones come in a wide range of shades, each with its own characteristics and meanings. The main green tones range from light hues to deeper, more intense ones. Which one do you prefer?
Light green gemstones
Light green gemstones evoke a sense of freshness, softness, and luminosity. Often associated with spring and a feeling of tranquillity, this type of green is found in various gems.
- Peridot: Especially appreciated in its light green variety, it has an exceptional brilliance and is known for its lightness and transparency.
- Green amethyst: Its light shades range from pale green to pastel green. These soft and transparent colours make it a popular choice for those looking for a delicate and attractive gem.
- Green quartz: In its lighter form, it presents a translucent and soft green, making it very beautiful for all types of jewellery.
Dark green gemstones
Dark green gemstones are valued for their elegance and depth, evoking strength, wisdom, and stability. These gems have an intense colour that reminds us of nature in its most robust and majestic state.
- Emerald: While primarily known for its brilliant green hue, it can also be found in darker tones, making it stand out in elegant jewellery designs.
- Malachite: Typically found in shades from dark green to vibrant green, it is often classified as dark green due to its more intense hues.
Green gemstones are not only admired for their beauty and elegance but also for the meanings and properties attributed to them. Discover the significance of rings and necklaces with green stones, as well as other 18-carat gold jewellery with green gems, at JOSE LUIS Joyerías and choose your favourite to accompany you always.
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