Choosing a Gem Variety

Gemstones are among the most individual of nature's creations: perfect crystals, with no two alike. Below, we list some of the most popular gemstone varieties but there are many more rare collector's gemstones. Instead of choosing by variety, you might want to choose a gemstone by color. Either way, you will be surprised by the number of choices. Although some gemstone varieties have been treasured since before history began and others were only discovered recently, all are nature's gifts to us, and our gifts to our children.

GEMSTONE VARIETIES



Emerald



Ruby



Sapphire



Amethyst



Opal



Topaz



Peridot



Aquamarine



Citrine



Ametrine



Garnets



Tsavorite Garnet



Demantoid Garnet



Tourmaline



Paraiba Tourmaline



Tanzanite



Lapis Lazuli



Fancy Sapphires



Quartz



Jade



Zircon



Iolite



Spinel



Fire Opal



Moonstone



Alexandrite



Chrysoberyl



Kunzite



Beryls



Chrome Diopside



Andalusite



Amber



Turquoise



Coral



Agate



Onyx



Bloodstone



Jasper



Pearl



Diamond