Top 5 Purple Gemstones

For thousands of years, people have been fascinated with different gemstones like rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and jade. While all of those gemstones were popular for their main color, people become more interested in their color as well. Nowadays, colored gemstones are more popular than ever with purple crystals being one of the most interesting.

Purple color crystals are pretty rare in nature. Because of that, they were often associated with nobility, power, wealth, kinds and queens as they were among those who could afford it in the past. Thankfully, purple gems are more available thanks to many mines all over the world so now almost everyone can buy color gemstone.

Since purple stones are not that often found in nature, they are either enhanced or very expensive. Of course, some gems come untreated with a lower price many because they are not that popular. Most often sold gems in jewelry stores that come in purple color are diamonds, amethyst, sapphire, jade, tourmaline, sugilite, jasper, and spinel. You can find more information about other purple gems checking this website.

Purple Diamonds


Diamonds are known all over the world being exclusive and expensive. Often bought as wedding rings, people usually buy colorless stone. Although, diamonds may come in many different colors that cost much more than "regular" specimens. Purple diamonds are extremely rare and very expensive. They come in a vivid purple color that is often enhanced in order to improve their color. Of course, enhanced specimens are cheaper than natural stones that are commonly purchased by wealthy collectors.

Purple Sapphires

Although most common sapphires come in blue color, they are found in nature in many more colors. I have already talked about the pink sapphires. Purple sapphires are uncommon and rarer compared to blue stones. They are beautiful, very durable and untreated in most cases. Being second durable stones to diamonds, they are a great choice for engagement rings and other jewelry that is worn on a daily basis. Be aware, on the market you can find sapphires that are heat treated in order to enhance and improve their color so make sure to ask your jeweler about this.


Purple Amethyst

Purple amethyst is one of the most popular colored gemstones used in jewelry. Main reasons for that is the fact that this stone is abundant and found all over the world. Being very durable and long-lasting, jewelry stores often make jewelry from it. Although in the past this stone was prized as much as sapphires, diamonds, and rubies that is not the case today due to finding huge mining deposits in Brazil. Amethyst comes in all possible shades of pink color, from light to deep colored ones so you will find your desired hue with ease.

Purple Tourmaline

When used for making jewelry, purple tourmaline looks amazing even though this crystal is not that often used. It is not very popular gemstone although it comes in a wide range of purple color that is very vibrant. Once set in jewelry under the light it looks exquisite. Considering its great durability, jewelry made of it should last for a long time. Since tourmaline can be heat treated in order to enhance its color, before purchasing you should ask jewelry store about this.

Purple Jade

When you hear the word "jade" you mediately think about beautiful green color. As a matter of fact, jade crystal comes in many different colors. One of the most beautiful is purple for sure. Purple jade comes in two main types called "nephrite" and "jadeite". Jadeite is a more beautiful, better quality stone that comes with a higher price while nephrite is more abundant and much cheaper stone. Since Jade is a bit soft gemstone, it is best when used for pendants and earrings.

There is a lot of information around the web about all colored gemstones. Some of them are more abundant and cheaper. Of course, the price is not the most important factor when choosing jewelry made from gemstones. Research a little bit and you will find the most beautiful pieces of jewelry in almost every store.

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