Diamonds are the purest form of solid carbon that can be found. In contrast to other types of mineral gemstones, they are made entirely of carbon and include (on average) less than 0.05% of any other elements. This distinguishes them from all other types of gemstones. Having said that, it is possible for trace elements to seep into the diamond as it is forming, which may change the color of the diamond and lead to the production of fancy color diamonds.

The characteristics of a gemstone are established during the creation of the stone. The formation of mineral crystals is dependent on a number of essential parameters, including pressure, temperature, space, and time. Variation in these parameters influences the resultant mineral. The color of the mineral is often used as a method for determining the kind of color gemstone it is. This method relies on the presence of trace elements.

Corundum is the mineral that gives rise to sapphires and rubies, for instance. Rubies and sapphires are both varieties of corundum. If we consider every corundum to be the same, then we should refer to rubies as "sapphires." Due to the presence of chromium in rubies's naturally occurring traces, these color gemstones are placed in a category of their own. The same is true for morganite, emeralds, and aquamarine, all of which are variations of the mineral beryl, despite the fact that the colors of these stones can vary greatly from one another.

A Concise Overview of the History of Gemstones

The formation of natural gemstones requires a significant investment of time and work as well as a healthy dose of good fortune. Because of advances in technology and thorough investigation, we possess more information than at any other time in our history.

Ancient cultures saw these brilliant gemstones with amazement and wonder, giving traits and sometimes mythological abilities to each stone according to local conventions. Today, we have a plethora of information at our fingertips, but in the past, societies viewed these jewels with awe and wonder.

A variety of precious stones were allotted to each month of the year and, in addition, their respective zodiac signs some time around the beginning of the first century. The affluent would acquire all of the gemstones and only wear one at a time during the month that was allotted for that gemstone since that month was thought to be the most powerful for that gemstone.

The custom of giving birthstones, in the form in which we are familiar with them today, first appeared some time in the 16th century. The modern list of birthstones did not become official until 1912, when the National Association of Jewelers officially assigned gemstones to each month. Before that, the list of birthstones had been passed down orally from generation to generation.

The following gemstones are included in the list of birthstones maintained by the National Association of Jewelers:
Garnet is the month of January
The birthstone for February is the amethyst, and March is aquamarine.
Diamond month is April
Emerald month is May
Pearl is in June and ruby is in July.
The month of August is known as peridot, and September as sapphire.
The month of tourmaline is October.
November is golden topaz or citrine
December is blue topaz or tanzanite

While color gemstones are typically worn as birthstones, these brilliant color (and colorless) gems are often integrated into engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewelry designs.

Gemstones of Various Popular Colors

Sapphire, morganite, ruby, emerald, aquamarine, and amethyst are some of the most common colored gemstones that our customers purchase. Amethyst is also very popular.

These eye-catching gemstones are sure to satisfy the person to whom they are given, whether you are looking for a one-of-a-kind center stone for an engagement ring or a piece of jewelry to commemorate a special occasion for a loved one or your partner in life.

Any color variant of the mineral corundum is considered to be a sapphire, with the exception of the red variety, which is known as a ruby.

The most sought-after hue for a sapphire is a royal blue that is intensely saturated, as seen by the rings worn by the late Princess Diana and by Kate Middleton, who exudes an air of easy sophistication. Indeed, sapphires have a long history of being connected with royalty and are said to have the power to bring prosperity and blessings to their owners.

Morganite
Morganite is a gemstone that has a blush tint that may vary from pink all the way to an orange-pink or "salmon" color. Belonging to the mineral family known as beryl, which also includes emeralds and aquamarine, morganite has a peach hue that comes from minute levels of the element manganese.

It is claimed that morganite has a deep connection to both the heart and the soul, and that this connection encourages heart healing and self-love.

As was indicated before, sapphires and rubies are both types of the mineral corundum, which also contains emeralds. In terms of the value of color gemstones, rubies are regarded as the most expensive because of their dark, almost blood-red hue, which is created by tiny amounts of chromium.

Throughout history, rubies have been regarded in very high respect, and they are often connected with riches and success. Rubies were revered as the "Stone of Soldiers" in several cultures, with the belief that they bestowed invulnerability onto the wearer while also offering protection.

The minerals chromium, vanadium, and iron give emeralds their distinctive bluish-green to dark green hue, which is a characteristic of the beryl variation known as emerald. The step-cut facet technique, which is also known as the "emerald cut" when applied to other types of gemstones, is the one that is most often used to cut emeralds.

Since ancient times, people have looked to emeralds as a symbol of both love and honesty. In ancient Rome, the emerald was considered to be the gemstone that belonged to the goddess Venus. Venus was revered in ancient Rome as the personification of love, beauty, and fertility.

Another kind of the mineral beryl, aquamarine may range in color from a bluish-green to a pale blue due to the presence of tiny amounts of iron. Because of its light hue, the quality of the cut of this gemstone is more important than it is with gemstones of deeper colors; nonetheless, when it is cut correctly, aquamarine may be particularly bright.

As a consequence of the vivid color resembling the water, aquamarine gemstones have come to be linked with peace and serenity.

The variant of the crystal quartz known as amethyst has the greatest value. The presence of trace amounts of iron causes the color of this gemstone to be affected, producing a range from reddish-purple to purple that is befitting of royalty.

The user of amethyst is said to experience increased calm and comprehension as a result of the stone's strong spiritual and divine associations. It is interesting to note that in ancient Greece, amethyst was thought to have prevented drunkenness and overconsumption. In fact, some ancient Greeks made drinking containers out of amethyst in order to avoid excessive consumption.

Dream in Full Spectrum
Color gemstones are not only beautiful to look at but also carry a lot of emotional weight. They are an excellent choice for the center stone or side stones of an engagement ring, as well as for the accents of wedding bands or fine jewelry.

In the event that you have your heart set on a color gemstone engagement ring with a certain style in mind, you are more than welcome to chat with one of our design advisors about designing a bespoke engagement ring. You may also go through our selection of engagement rings that are immediately available for purchase if you like.