Transparent gemstones add elegance and luxury to jewelry. They attract the eye with their characteristic overflow of light. These minerals adorn both the appearance of a person and his life, giving an incomparable brilliance and radiance. Buying products from expensive natural material, you can be sure that it will never annoy its owner, but will give him a feeling of luxury, confidence and comfort.
Diamond
India is considered to be the birthplace of this stone. The stone was brought to Europe by Alexander the Great, who, having learned about the stone of incredible beauty, specially went for it to India.
The uniqueness of a diamond lies in its structure. Due to its special crystal lattice, the mineral has high hardness and thermal conductivity. Contrary to popular belief, most diamonds are not colorless. Nature has generously taken care of the color palette of this transparent gemstone.
The most common diamond color is yellow. It is followed by brown, pink and orange. The rarest and most expensive specimens are green, blue and red. The black diamond stands out among all. Due to the large number of inclusions, it is not always possible to achieve the frequency of its cutting.
Favorite diamond mining countries - Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa, Angola.
It is believed that a diamond has a great influence on its owner. It gives courage, confidence and protects from any negative influence.
Alexandrite
This imperial stone has the ability to change its color depending on the consecration, from light green to maroon. For the first time, this gem of a transparent color was found in 1833 in the Ural mines. It was presented to the general public in April 1834 on the name day of the Russian sovereign Alexander II, in connection with which it got its name.
Alexandrite is a variety of chrysoberyl. Its chemical composition is quite complex. It includes iron, titanium and chromium. It is thanks to the latter that this transparent gemstone is capable of a unique color reversal.
Alexandrite is rarely colorless. It is most common in a bluish-green color. There are also examples of olive and brown shades.
Today the largest supplier of alexandrite to the world market is Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania and Madagascar.
Alexandrite has a beneficial effect on the nervoussystem and psyche of its owner. There is an opinion that it can be used to cure alcoholism.
Aquamarine
A transparent blue gemstone, which is a variety of beryl. The most valuable are minerals that have the color of pure and transparent sea water.
The peak of the popularity of aquamarine came at the beginning of the twentieth century and the Art Deco style. Its icy transparency has made aquamarine one of the jewelers' favorite materials, along with diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. It looked great in the then popular rectangular cut, which only emphasized its laconic severity.
The most significant deposits of the gem are in Brazil, Russia and Madagascar.
The stone is able to protect its owner from lies and negative impact. He knows how to support the feelings of lovers and resolve disputes.
Hyacinth
This stone of wisdom and good fortune is shrouded in mystery and magic. The mineral is a transparent gem variety of zirconium with a diamond luster. Contains manganese, which is why it has a red-brown color palette.
Hyacinth is a rare and prized stone by jewelers. Due to its high hardness, it can be processed with a step or brilliant cut. The density and refractive index of this mineral depends on the deposit.
It is mined in Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Russia.
According to ancient symbolism, hyacinth is a stone of success and constancy. It is able to improve vision, preserve youth and protect against nightmares. He gives prosperity, helps to get rich and recognize lies.
Rhinestone
This mysterious white and transparent gem has been surrounded by a halo of mysteries and legends since ancient times. Ancient philosophers believed that rock crystal is water frozen and turned into ice by the power of magic.
If we turn to science, then this mineral is a variety of quartz. Pure crystals without any defects are rare and highly valued. Of practical importance are instances of 3 cm or more.
In ancient times, various vessels and ornaments were cut out of it. And now, going into a jewelry store, you can see earrings, rings, pendants and bracelets with rock crystal on the counter.
Products made from this stone are associated with witchcraft. Suffice it to recall an indispensable attribute of all fortunetellers - a crystal magic ball. The main property of the mineral is the ability to grant a person clairvoyance.
But the disinfectant property of rock crystal has been scientifically confirmed. It is applied to wounds and bruises for quick healing. A mineral placed under the pillow can relieve insomnia.
Emerald
Natural emerald is a transparent gemstone of green color and belongs to the beryl group. According to the classification, emerald, along with diamond, alexandrite, sapphire and ruby, belongs to the gem minerals of the first order.
An important criterion is histransparency and color. The perfect emerald is a crystal clear and transparent stone with an even distribution of color. Copies over 5 carats are valued more than diamonds.
Emeralds from Colombia are considered especially expensive. They have a juicy grassy green tint. But Zambian emeralds are distinguished by their special transparency and purity of brilliance. They are much darker than Colombian and may even have blue tones. Also, high-quality emeralds are mined in Brazil, Russia, Afghanistan and Egypt.
If we talk about the magical properties of this transparent gem, then its task is to rid its owner of bad habits - infidelity, deceit, fraud. If its owner does not have bad inclinations, then the emerald will grant him he alth and good luck.
Ruby
Ruby is a variety of corundum and a mineral belonging to the class of oxides. A transparent gemstone second in hardness only to diamond. It is found on all continents of the earth, except for Antarctica. The most significant ruby exporting countries are Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Ruby has a special fiery red color that other transparent gemstones do not have (photo). This is due to the presence of chromium impurities in the composition of the mineral.
This stone has been mined in Burma since the Bronze Age. Rubies were also highly valued in ancient India. There they were used in the manufacture of talismans.
This stone is considered a symbol of passion, energy andauthorities. It gives a person strength and protects against black magic. There is also an opinion that by changing color, the ruby warns its owner from danger.
Sapphire
A blue transparent gemstone made from a variety of corundum. Its shades can vary from pinkish to black, but minerologists consider dark blue sapphires to be true. Its characteristic is a large degree of hardness and a strong glassy luster.
The most valuable sapphire placers are found in Asia, India and the USA. The most famous sapphires are Kashmiri. They got their name from the place of their extraction - Kashmir (a region in the north of Hindustan).
Sapphire is considered a heavenly stone and has cosmic energy. It is often used during meditation. It pacifies passions, strengthens the spirit, brings fidelity and love to the family.
Topaz
The precious transparent stone got its name from the place of its first discovery on the island of Topazios in the Red Sea. Its color scheme is very diverse: from brown to blue, yellow and pink. Colorless minerals are also common.
As history indicates, it was this stone that crowned the kings and sultans of many countries in ancient times. In Russia in the 19th century it was called the "Siberian diamond". Germany, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Brazil are currently the world's topaz suppliers.
Raw topaz has almost no shine. Only after cutting does it have an amazing glassy luster, which allowsadmire the extraordinary radiance of the gem in jewelry.
It is believed that topaz protects against damage and witchcraft, gives the body the strength to cope with depression. It can be called upon for help when you need to concentrate or calm down.
Demantoid
This transparent green gemstone is considered the most expensive variety of garnet. It has been known since antiquity and earlier, by mistake, it was often called chrysolite. It was this gem that was the favorite of the jewelry collections of the nobility of the late 19th century.
Due to the fact that demantoids are quite rare, they are of considerable jewelry value. The color play of this mineral is even stronger than that of a diamond.
This gem helps its wearer become more collected and focused. Beads made from this stone improve the work of the heart, and the bracelet relieves infertility.
Noble spinel
This beautiful semi-precious stone comes in a variety of shades. Its individual copies are comparable to the cost of rubies and sapphires. Noble spinel contains various mineral impurities that color it in all sorts of shades: blue, yellow, green, brown, red and even black.
The richest spinel deposits are in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Brazil and India.
The stone is perfect for people whose work involves business trips. It is able to create favorable conditions for the life of its owner,attracting finance and good luck.
Chrysoberyl
The name of the gem comes from the Greek χρυσος, which translates as "gold". The mineral has a glassy luster and can be golden, blue, green, gray or brown.
The highest quality crystal specimens are collectible, and some specimens may be worth more than their value in jewelry.
Chrysoberyl deposits are found in Brazil, Ceylon, Madagascar and the USA.
Wearing a gold ring with chrysoberyl promotes the development of intuition and insight. It is believed that this gem is able to alleviate the condition of a hangover.
