1. Garnet
This January birthstone is believed to cure depression and increase self-esteem, helping to bring success in friendships, passion, romance and business. Garnet is the gemstone for a second anniversary.
2. Amethyst
Purple or lilac in color, Amethyst is believed to bring healthy sleep and dreams. Catholic bishops often wear it to symbolize humility, piety and spiritual wisdom. The amethyst is February’s birthstone and the gemstone for a sixth anniversary.
3. Aquamarine
The birthstone for March is thought to bring a serene, peaceful feeling, especially good for meditation. Aquamarine is the stone for the 19th anniversary.
4. Diamond
Diamonds are among the hardest, most precious and eye-catching gemstones. Known as a symbol of innocence and love, diamonds are the birthstone for April and the gemstone for a 10th anniversary.
5. Emerald
The birthstone for May represents love, hope and faithfulness, while bringing clarity and wisdom. Emerald is the stone for a 20th anniversary.
6. Pearl
This beautiful gemstone from the sea is formed when a grain of sand enters an oyster and exudes an aura of beauty, success and calm. As a noted symbol of innocence and purity, pearls are June
What’s the most and least valuable gemstones?
I need a professional / gemstones die-hard fan here if possible. Can I have a list of the most valuable to the least valuable gemstones? Just include the most common gemstones in the market. I’ve searched the net but got too much information and no sortings. Thanks to whoever that can help.
Answer
Valueable? Meaning most expensive? Most sought after? Most durable? Rarest? Valuable can be interpreted in several different ways.
The natural varieties of Alexandrite, Tanzanite, and Paraiba Tourmaline are probably the most expensive, and rarest. The latter two are one source only gemstones, and Alex was mined out years ago. Each can fetch many thousands of dollars per carat, particularly for the larger solitaires.
I would create a list of most to least, using cost per carat, rarity, and availability as follows:
Alexandrite
Paraiba Tourmaline
Tripple A grade Ceylon or Kanchanaburi Sapphire
Tanzanite/Diamond
Triple A grade Emerald/Ruby
Salt Water South Sea Pearls
Tsavorite (green ) Garnet & Spessartite (Orange) Garnet
Tourmaline – Indicolite, Watermelon and Rasberry
Spinel
Other Beryl’s (Aquamarine, Morganite, Goeshenite)
Zircon (especially blue, but red, white and golden as well)
Peridot
Cultured Pearls – at least AA grade
Common Topaz – Sky blue, Swiss blue, etc…
Garnet (red – almandine, pyrope, etc…)
Quartz- Amethyst, Citrine, Rutillated, etc…
Cubic Zirconia and other man made stones.
Of course, there are many that I’ve left off the list, but you asked for the most common.
Hope this gives you the answers you were looking for.
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