What is your favorite gemstone that isn't a diamond, ruby, emerald or sapphire?
Mine is iolite because it's pleochroic and nobody is ever sure what it is and it seems to "change colors. I also love pink tourmaline.
My favorite is opal b/c it is my birthstone & I love the play of colors. Opal is amorphous in that it doesn't have crystals but instead has water inside it's structure. That is what gives it that fiery range of colors.
I love moonstone which is the mineral feldspar that has been cut & polished. Pictured here:
http://www.samsilverhawk.com/silver/moonstone.jpg
Purple, rose & smokey quartz are all the same, SiO2 that comes in different colors. I like them all. By the way, most people don't know that amethyst is purple quartz!
If you have ever seen rutilated quartz, it is awesome as well. It has the mineral rutile which looks like tiny needles inside the quartz. It makes for some interesting jewelry. See for yourself:
http://www.gemjewel.com/images/learn/quartz_rutilated.gif
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15.35ct- Unique Baby Pink Hue- Emerald Step- Natural Tourmaline- FL $3,999.00 |
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Pink Tourmaline, Emerald & Diamond Flower Ring 18k Gold $3,560.00 |
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Solitaire Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Large Gemstone Ring in White $3,398.00 |
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101.84ct Emerald Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18kt Gold 925 Silver Dangle Earrings $3,199.00 |
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101.84ct Emerald Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18kt Gold 925 Silver Dangle Earrings $3,199.00 |
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ESTATE PINK EMERALD CUT TOURMALINE DIAMOND WH GOLD RING $2,625.00 |
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Pink Tourmaline Emerald Cut 9.24 carats $1,700.00 |
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Bright! Pink Tourmaline & Colombian Emerald Earrings $1,680.00 |
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Genuine Pink Tourmaline 4.20ct & Diamond Ring .32ctw 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut $1,295.00 |
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Emerald CUT PINK TOURMALINE and Diamonds Pave Ladies Split SHANK RING 3.00 ct $1,159.00 |
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NEW FABERGE 14K GOLD RING 3 DIAMOND 2 EMERALD 4 AMETHYST 2 PINK TOURMALINE 9.5 $1,129.99 |
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Emerald Cut 5.36CT Pink Tourmaline Solid 14K WHITE GOLD .32ct SI DIAMOND PENDANT $985.60 |
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Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline & VS Diamond 3.43ct - Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring $908.16 |
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Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline & VS Diamond 3.43ct - Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring $908.16 |
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Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline & VS Diamond 3.43ct - Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring $908.16 |
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Acadia Ring, Emerald-Cut Pink Tourmaline Sterling Silver Ring Lovely scrolled forms embrace a dramatic emerald-cut gemstone in this lovely vintage-inspired design by Jessica Behzad.... |
