Most used jewelry stones

 

They are part of our wardrobe essentials. Jewelry contributes to bringing our attire to life, adding a different and distinctive twist to our style, whether it's casual or formal.

Although the most classic jewelry pieces are usually made of gold and silver, without the need for other materials or elements, over the years, designs have evolved, giving way to new creations that respond to the latest trends.

It's in this context where gemstones come into play, a component that adds sparkle and provides a unique quality to the entire piece. In the following article, we'll tell you about the most commonly used natural gemstones in jewelry that you can find at Vidal & Vidal.

Natural gemstones for jewelry

Natural gemstones are colorful elements that, when added to a design, complement the jewelry and can turn them into subtle or striking pieces, completely stunning. These can be classified into precious and semi-precious natural stones. They differ not only in appearance but also in different hardness levels, characterized by their rarity or scarcity, and, naturally, by their beauty.

Precious gemstones for jewelry

The main characteristic of these types of stones is that, being natural and unable to control the veins, after the polishing and cutting process, each gem becomes unique, making no two pieces alike. This adds value to the piece, as well as a touch of originality and uniqueness. In our online jewelry store, you'll find rings, bracelets, and earrings with gemstones, completely unique, exclusive, and versatile pieces that will captivate you.

Semi-precious gemstones

Semi-precious gemstones are the second major group found within natural stones. There are more than 130 cataloged varieties commonly used in jewelry to design new models, although some of the most common ones are topaz, quartz, peridot, or amethyst, among others.

The main characteristic of these types of stones is that, being natural and unable to control the veins, after the polishing and cutting process, each gem becomes unique, making no two pieces alike. This adds value to the piece, as well as a touch of originality and uniqueness. In our online jewelry store, you'll find rings, bracelets, and earrings with gemstones, completely unique, exclusive, and versatile pieces that will captivate you.

Most common natural gemstones in jewelry

Although, as mentioned earlier, there is a wide variety of precious and semi-precious gemstones, some of the most common and sought-after ones are as follows:


Agate

Agate is a translucent variety of microcrystalline quartz. It is used as a semi-precious stone when it has desirable quality and color, presenting a wide range of colors, including brown, white, red, gray, pink, black, and yellow. The colors are due to impurities and appear as alternating bands within the agate.


Peridot

Peridot is a gemstone ranging from light green to olive green, dating back to the time of the pharaohs. The most sought-after color is intense olive green with a slight yellowish tint. Stones with a more intense olive green color are more valuable than their lighter green counterparts.


Amethyst

Amethyst is the purple variety of crystalline quartz, with colors ranging from pale lilac to deep reddish-purple. Unlike many gems, amethyst is available in large sizes.


Jade

Jade is recognized by its color, which can be polished to achieve an intense shine, with the most important and scarce color being an emerald green known as imperial jade. It can be recognized by three basic characteristics: uniformity, color intensity, and translucency, making it of better quality.

 

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