There are so many beautiful gems in nature that one can easily get confused in their names. Every fashionista tries to have at least one jewelry with a precious stone in her jewelry box. Real princesses choose stones of the color of the rising sun - pink. It resembles the first fragile spring flowers of sakura, apricot. Photos of pink gemstones prove that they come in different shades. Sometimes they are soft, unobtrusive, and in other cases - bright and saturated. Experts have found that it is this color range of minerals that helps to cope with crisis situations for its mistress. Well, take a closer look at the photos and names of pink gemstones.
Sensuality and femininity of pink minerals
A lot of people are wondering what pink gemstones are called. In our article we will give a detailed answer to this question. In any of the pink gems lies tenderness, romance, softness. Jewelry with them brings peace,equilibrium. Pink semi-precious and precious stones are suitable for young girls and women of age.
Light shades are associated with purity and sensuality, while saturated ones are associated with good mood and positive emotions. Pink clothes are not always appropriate, but the jewelry perfectly complements any outfit and makeup. They say that such delicate gems help to achieve your goals. This color harmonizes well with white, red, black, gray, lavender tone.
Types of pink stones
Specialists studied all pink minerals. Each rock has its own unique characteristics that make it valuable. Conventionally, there are three groups of pink gems:
- Ornamental and decorative (rhodochrosite, rhodonite, jasper, coral).
- Semi-precious (corundum, quartz, agate).
- Precious (sapphire, spinel, topaz, kunzite, tourmaline, beryl).
Further in our article, we will talk in more detail about semi-precious and precious stones of pink color. The photos will show you all their subtleties and color features.
Delicate Rose Quartz
Quartz can be of different types, but pink is considered the most delicate in tone. You can see it in the photo above. He received his radiant color due to titanium impurities. Due to the inclusion of needle-like crystals in its composition, it has a cloudy appearance.
If you don't know the name of a light pink gem, it's quartz. It belongs to semi-precious stones. depending on the pigmentof its granular substance in quartz cores, it can be of the following tones: hot pink, rose-red, purple, lilac.
Rose quartz is formed from a drain or vein amorphous mass. In nature, it looks like cloudy minerals with cracks. Most often it is formed in acidic rocks. It often occurs next to rock crystal and mica.
There are not so many deposits of pink quartz. Here are the countries where it is mined: Brazil, Japan, USA, India, Kazakhstan. Small deposits are also found in some European countries. On the territory of Russia, it is mined in Karelia and Altai. But in Madagascar, there are ideal samples of rose quartz.
Rose quartz is processed using the cabochon method: the stone is given the shape of a ball or oval. Masters like not so much the transparency of the stone as the saturation of the color. In addition to jewelry, various figurines are made from this stone.
Rose quartz is able to relieve physical and mental fatigue. They say that if you wear it for a long time, you can significantly extend your life. Magicians use it to destroy the crown of celibacy. But it is not suitable for proud and touchy people, because it increases self-esteem.
Soft agate
Relatively inexpensive, but often found in nature, pink agate is considered. This mineral is formed with the help of magnesium oxide, which affects the color and structure of the gem. Agate has very unusual patterns that are not found in other minerals. It is softly processed, so jewelers use it very widely. Jewelrypink agate jewelry is inexpensive, because it is a semi-precious stone. You can see it in the photo above.
Masters love agate. Many beautiful ornaments are made from it. It is suitable for making bracelets, pendants, earrings. Sometimes rings are even cut from whole pieces of agate. Cabochon stones are found in many products.
Precious Sapphire
Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum. It comes in different shades. We are talking about pink and rose-orange sapphire. It is very expensive. One carat can be worth thousands of dollars. The mineral consists of aluminum oxide and chromium impurities. Pink sapphire has a very strong refractive index. Shimmering, this pebble creates the effect of a cat's eye.
Pink-orange sapphire called padparadscha is considered unique. This Indian name is associated with the shades of the lotus flower and the sky at sunset. Today, the New York Museum houses the largest 100-carat sapphire crystal. Jewelers use sapphires in pendants, earrings, rings. They are especially loved by young girls for the delicate color of the insert.
Sapphire also has healing and magical properties. It is recommended for people suffering from heart and joint diseases. It is especially useful for women who want to get pregnant. Prolonged wearing of pink sapphire leads to calmness, prevention of tantrums and psychosis. If you don't know which pink gemstone to buy, feel free to give preference to sapphire.
Rare spinel
This mineral is formed from the elements aluminum and magnesium. Pink spinel is durable, has a beautiful, uniform sheen after cutting. Its deposits are found in nature quite often. Spinel means "spark" in Greek. Due to its beautiful iridescence, this gem is not inferior in beauty to a diamond. The mineral occurs in the form of small crystals. Spinel shines like glass.
To process spinel, experts use a combined, step or brilliant cut. Some kind of huge force is associated with the stone, capable of stirring up all the feelings in the body, giving it vitality, energy, inducing it to perform any action.
Intense Pink Topaz
Topaz is a semi-precious, not too expensive mineral. It comes in different shades. Pink topaz is very popular. The word "topaz" itself means "heat and fire". It is distinguished from other stones by its high density.
Topaz has been mined for a long time. It occurs in the form of large crystals. In Ukraine, a stone weighing 117 kg was found. Topaz cannot be confused with any other mineral, as it shines very brightly. It is processed quite easily, which is within the power of any master. In jewelry, it is most advantageously combined with yellow and white gold.
Magicians use pink topaz to prevent corruption. His energy helps to make the right decisions. It bestows wisdom and focus on the wearer.
Uniquekunzite
Pink kunzite is a variety of spodumene mineral. This is a relatively inexpensive gem. You can also find such names as lithium amethyst, Californian amethyst, spodumene amethyst. Pink kunzite is a fragile crystal that fades slightly over time and resembles amethyst. Kunzite is aluminum silicate and lithium impurities.
Kunzite was first discovered in 1996. It was then that D. Kennedy's ring was sold at one of the auctions. It was a piece of jewelry with a 47-carat pink stone surrounded by twenty diamonds, which the president bought for his wife for Christmas. Only she never received the ring, because Kennedy was killed a month before the holiday.
Raspberry Pink Tourmaline
This crystal is also known as rubellite. It has a slightly reddish tint, like a ruby. Even in ancient times, tourmaline was forged to look like a ruby. You can see this similarity in the photo above. In jewelry, it is most often found in the form of a cone with a stepped cut (in earrings, rings, pendants). Pendants can also be cabochon. One carat of pink tourmaline costs $20.
Pink beryl (morganite)
Another pink colored mineral is morganite. Its chemical composition contains cesium, lithium, manganese. Under the influence of high temperatures, the stone may discolor. Morganite was discovered by the American scientist Morgan. From his last name came the namemineral. In Russia, this stone is also called sparrowite in honor of the mineralogist Vorobyov.
Beryl is a little-known stone, but has good qualities. It is often given a brilliant cut. Very often, pink morganite is inserted into rings together with real diamonds.
Use and Properties of Pink Gemstones
Today there is no shortage of jewelry with pink gems. They encrust rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets. These gems go well with stones of a different color, especially transparent ones. Frames made of white and yellow precious metals make them stand out perfectly. Connoisseurs of jewelry art wear such jewelry. The product with pink spinel possesses tenderness and passion. Jade looks best in rings and bracelets.
Pink stones can make the image of a woman more interesting and memorable. Jewelry with such a gem is a great gift for a bride, beloved woman, daughter, sister. It is associated with love and tenderness. Pink pebbles have calm vibrations, overflows. They do not show anger, aggressiveness, hatred.
Why choose pink crystal jewelry? Its energy helps to develop the image, increases the level of tolerance and sympathy, promotes effective activity. There were cases when they were used in the treatment of injuries that did not heal for a long time. They are advised to wear to those who have difficulties in love, relationships. After a certain time of wearing, more pleasant, sincere, lively connections are observed.
