Other Gemstones

Most of us are familiar with the commonly recognized birthstones, but there are many other gemstones that deserve our attention.

These other gemstones have various origins and values. Some have quite a bit of worth, and others have very little. Some of these other gemstones have only recently enjoyed our turned attentions, and others have been harvested for ages. But all of the other gemstones have one thing in common – they are beautiful gems of nature (or at least with natural originations), and we love to decorate ourselves with them.

So what are these other gemstones you should be looking into for your jewelry buying consideration?

• Amber

Amber is fossilized tree resin from ancient, now extinct, trees. Amber is a gemstone that has been enjoyed for eons. It has very unique qualities that can range from trapped ancient air bubbles to fossilized bits of nature.

• Cat’s Eye

Cat’s eye is a chrysoberyl, an alexandrite cousin. It has a distinctive light band that crosses its surface, forming the other-worldly "eye" that is the feature of this gem.

• Coral

Harvested from the sea, coral is a natural wonder which has found a comfortable home in the jewelry market. It also has an ancient jewelry ancestry.

• Jade

Often associated with Asian wisdom, tranquility, and mysticism, the soothing greens of Jade are used for meditation and in adorning jewelry.

• Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli has a longer history than many more commonly recognized gemstones. Valued for its beautiful blue color, there is much to know about buying Lapis Lazuli, as its value can increase or decrease depending upon the characteristics included in it.

• Mother Of Pearl

The substance that is responsible for pearl formation in oysters and mollusks is also favored as an organic gem on its own. The pretty, varied colors of the smooth Mother of Pearl form another gem loved by jewelry lovers and valued for its properties.

These are a handful of the much-favored, highly valued other gemstones that are loved for their decorative beauty. To learn more about these and other gemstones like Carnelian, Marcasite, Moissanite, Rose Quartz and more, visit more of our site and visit our sponsored links.

The beauty of jewelry buying is that the experience is unique to each and every one of us. Jewelry is a way for each wearer to show their personal style, often with an interesting story behind each piece that is chosen. The beauty of the internet is that we now have more ways to shop vast jewelry collections and choose those pieces that are best suited to our loves and styles. That beauty extends to finding new options – alternatives to the best known gems – all the other gemstones.