At all times, minerals have been valued for their beauty and healing properties. Green shades are popular not only among jewelers, but also among connoisseurs of beautiful jewelry. It is greens that strengthen the vital forces of the body, bring harmony, and increase performance. Crystals are distinguished by their properties, different shades and transparency, which jewelers skillfully use. Let's look at the names of the most popular stones for earrings and other jewelry.
Green colored gemstones
Many minerals have a variety of colors; let’s look at the most popular stones in jewelry.
Mineral processing has main types of cut:
- diamond – with the greatest refraction of light rays (up to 96 edges);
- stepped – i.e., a polygonal flat top with facets (triangles or trapezoids on the sides);
- cabochon – the oldest type with a convex shape, often transparent (translucent) stones, etc.
Emerald
Emerald (a type of beryl) is considered the king among precious stones; the presence of chromium gives the mineral extraordinary purity. Jewelers emphasize the depth of color of different shades of green paints with luxurious cuts.
This is a very expensive stone, so only gold is used for it. For a stylish white environment, masterpieces are created with platinum or white gold.
Tourmaline
A complex mineral of various shades from pink-white, reddish to dark brown tones. Two types (chrome tourmaline and verdelite) in rich green tones.
They effectively change colors depending on the angle of the sun's rays.
Sapphire
The incredibly hard stone is second only to diamond and refracts light perfectly. It is very rare in nature, which increases its value.
The presence of iron gives greenish tints, sometimes with a slight haze.
Semi-precious minerals
Chrysolite
The light transparent yellow-green shades of the stone make it easily recognizable.
Tsavorite
A type of garnet is widely used in jewelry. There are also transparent varieties of tsavorite; large stones are rare and expensive.
Beryl
Light shades and transparency make it stand out as a separate look. It looks beautiful in earrings, rings and pendants.
Earrings with green beryl
Beryl has many varieties, such as emerald, aquamarine, etc.
Earrings with green aquamarine
Jade (jadeite)
Among all jade, green is famous as the “imperial” type of stone. There are only 2 pure types of jade: jade and jadeite. They are the most rare and valuable. Varieties of jade are still found, these are omphacite, chloromelanite and allbite jade.
Jades are famous for their green tones and oily sheen. In different cultures, jade is considered precious stones, even more valuable than gold.
Gray-white, lavender and orange jade are considered rare shades, but it is the different green shades that have the greatest value. The most expensive and rare variety of jade is “Burmese imperial jadeite».
Jasper
This unusual stone, where the pattern is never repeated, is loved in all countries. A huge variety of shades opens up unlimited possibilities for craftsmen.
The hardness of the mineral allows it to be used not only in earrings, rings, beads, but also in jewelry boxes and crafts. Even military and church objects are decorated with jasper.
Aventurine
This is a quartz mineral of different colors: bright red, blue-black and green. Jewelers polish them in different versions; they can often be found in silver. The stone is inexpensive, so it is available to everyone.
Seraphinite
A picturesque mineral was recently found on Lake Baikal. Opacity and spectacular inclusions, various impurities give originality and play of all the colors of the rainbow.
A delicate silver frame complements colorful jewelry well.
Coil
Another name is serpentinite, it looks like snake skin and has a waxy sheen. Widely distributed among various decorations.
Often used for household items, these are pyramids, stationery, vases, boxes, etc.
Ornamental stones
Nephritis
The color shades of nuggets range from light to dark green. There are inclusions. This is a weather-resistant stone.
Since the times of the Aztecs, it has been considered the most healing (“kidney stone”), the stone is used not only in jewelry, but also in massagers, rugs for the kidneys, liver, various amulets and household items.
Malachite
An opaque stone with unusual patterns, its blocks can reach 3 m. This is convenient for carvers of everyday objects: famous boxes, animals, scenes, etc.It is also widely used in jewelry.
Diopside
There are transparent, beautiful specimens of a bright green hue; they are used in jewelry. Mining takes place only in Yakutia, so it has gained popularity in world markets.
The hardness is low, so they are not made in rings, only in earrings and pendants.
Useful properties of green stones
Experts believe that when wearing green stones, all body functions are restored and space is harmonized. The heart rhythm is normalized, as shades of green calm the nervous system.
Owners of these stones will be less likely to get sick and complain about blood vessels (spasms, headaches and pressure).
Such interesting properties of green minerals have been noticed over a thousand-year history.
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