— THE REDS —
Ruby
A richly saturated red gemstone symbolizing devotion and bold love. Revered for centuries as a stone of power, Ruby is believed to strengthen confidence and the heart’s passion.
Birthstone: July
Properties: passion, strength, vitality
Color: crimson to deep pomegranate red
Garnet (Rhodolite & Hessonite)
Rhodolite ranges from raspberry to wine-red and symbolizes passion, vitality, and confidence.
Hessonite, a honey-toned garnet, glows in amber and caramel hues, representing grounding, warmth, and creativity.
Birthstone: January (garnet family)
Properties: creativity, passion, grounding
Color: Rhodolite (pink-red), Hessonite (golden honey-brown)
A radiant stone ranging from soft blush to vibrant fuchsia. Pink Tourmaline is revered for its joyful spirit, said to expand compassion, calm the heart, and attract meaningful connection.
Birthstone: October (alternative to Opal)
Properties: love, compassion, emotional balance
Color: pale rose to saturated pink
Pink Tourmaline
— THE ORANGES —
Peach Moonstone
Known for its soft glow and ethereal sheen, Peach Moonstone is associated with intuition and emotional openness. It promotes gentle femininity, creativity, and inner harmony.
Birthstone: None traditionally
Properties: intuition, harmony, creativity
Color: blush beige, pearlescent peach
Coral
A naturally organic gemstone formed by ancient marine life, Coral carries the warmth of sunlit seas. Often found in shades of blush, peach, and vivid red-orange, it is valued as a talisman of protection and vitality. In many cultures it is worn to strengthen life force, deepen emotional confidence, and bring safe passage on journeys.
Properties: protection, vitality, emotional strength
Color: soft peach to rich coral-red
Birthstone: not traditional, but culturally linked to protection for children and travelers
Carnelian
With fiery hues of amber, tangerine, and rich sunset red, Carnelian embodies vitality and courage. Historically worn by ancient leaders, it is believed to boost motivation and ignite creativity.
Birthstone: None traditionally
Properties: courage, confidence, creativity
Color: warm orange, burnt sienna, cinnamon-red
— THE YELLOW-GREENS —
Peridot
Recognizable by its fresh olive-green glow, Peridot is believed to attract prosperity and joy. Often associated with sunlight, it symbolizes renewal and positive growth.
Birthstone: August
Properties: prosperity, happiness, renewal
Color: citrus green, olive, golden-green
Citrine
A golden gemstone named for the French word citron, meaning “lemon.” With tones ranging from pale honey to warm amber, Citrine carries the spirit of sunlight. Historically known as the “merchant’s stone,” it’s believed to attract prosperity, optimism, and creative flow.
Properties: abundance, optimism, creativity
Color: champagne yellow to golden amber
Birthstone: November
— THE GREENS —
A lush green stone long associated with royalty and renewal. Emerald is said to inspire truth, loyalty, and spiritual growth, while symbolizing love in its most enduring form.
Birthstone: May
Properties: love, growth, insight
Color: forest green, vivid jade, deep lush green
Emerald
Green Onyx
A smooth, luminous green chalcedony, Green Onyx embodies emotional clarity and inner balance. Revered for its calm presence, it’s believed to dissolve tension, encourage thoughtful communication, and steady the heart during change.
Properties: grounding, calm, thoughtful communication
Color: rich translucent green, from jade-like to deep bottle-green
Birthstone: not traditional; spiritually linked with stability and patience
A rare, richly saturated gemstone mined primarily in Siberia, Chrome Diopside glows in vivid, forest-like greens. Its high brilliance and intense natural color make it a coveted collector stone. Believed to open the heart to learning and empathy, it symbolizes curiosity and renewal.
Properties: growth, curiosity, wisdom
Color: deep emerald green with high brilliance
Birthstone: not traditional, but often considered a modern alternative to Emerald
Chrome Diopside
Turquoise
One of the world’s most ancient gems, turquoise is a symbol of wisdom and protection. Known for its earthy blue-green palette, it’s treasured across civilizations for good fortune and spiritual grounding.
Birthstone: December
Properties: protection, wisdom, good fortune
Color: robin’s-egg blue, matrixed teal
— THE BLUES —
A glacial blue gemstone known for clear communication and truthful expression. Blue Topaz is thought to support confidence and calm perspective, making it a symbol of honesty and wisdom.
Birthstone: December (alongside Tanzanite & Turquoise)
Properties: clarity, communication, truth
Color: icy sky blue to ocean aqua
Natural Blue Topaz
Seafoam Blue Chalcedony
A dreamy, soft blue-green gemstone with a calming glow. Chalcedony is known as a stone of harmony, believed to dissolve stress and restore emotional balance.
Birthstone: None traditionally
Properties: tranquility, communication, emotional balance
Color: pastel seafoam, misty aqua
Blue Zircon
A brilliantly refractive gemstone that flashes brighter than many diamonds. Blue Zircon is revered for enhancing clear thinking, balance, and focus.
Birthstone: December
Properties: clarity, balance, focus
Color: electric teal, aqua blue
Blue Apatite
A vibrant teal stone tied to imagination and motivation. Apatite is connected to ambition, making it a favorite for those pursuing creative or professional growth.
Birthstone: None traditionally
Properties: motivation, insight, creativity
Color: deep teal, luminous turquoise-blue
A timeless gemstone of wisdom and loyalty. Blue Sapphire was once believed to protect noble leaders and bring clarity of mind and purpose.
Birthstone: September
Properties: wisdom, integrity, intuition
Color: midnight navy to velvety royal blue
Blue Sapphire
Aquamarine
A luminous stone reminiscent of clear ocean water. Aquamarine is cherished for its calm, cooling presence and is believed to bring clarity, courage, and ease to communication.
Birthstone: March
Properties: calm, courage, clarity
Color: pale blue to crystalline sea-green
— THE PURPLES —
Tanzanite
A rare violet–blue gemstone found only in Tanzania. Its vivid color shifts between indigo, sapphire blue, and lilac depending on the light. Tanzanite is associated with clarity, transformation, and intuition—believed to deepen insight and connect the mind to creativity.
Birthstone: December
Properties: intuition, transformation, inspiration
Color: violet-blue, lavender, deep indigo
Amethyst
Known for its regal purple tones, Amethyst is celebrated for its serenity. Historically worn by royalty, it is believed to soothe the mind, promote clarity, and protect one’s energy.
Birthstone: February
Properties: clarity, peace, protection
Color: lilac, violet, deep royal purple
A striking glossy-black gemstone associated with grounding and protection. Known for absorbing negative energy, it is often worn as an energetic shield while strengthening inner resilience.
Birthstone: None traditionally
Properties: protection, grounding, resilience
Color: deep, opaque black