It's not hard to comprehend why gemstones have seen popular use: they all hold a desirable association with a precious object, used for millenia as symbols of status and importance.
Ruby is now back in favour, and Amber is holding ground; even Jasper is creeping up. Perhaps it is time for other gemstone names to see more usage.
Listed below is a selection of gemstone names:
| Agate Alexandrite Almandine Amber Amethyst Ametrine Ammolite Andalusite Andesine |
Aquamarine Axinite Azurite Beryl Carnelian Cassiterite Chalcedony Charoite Citrine |
Coral Diamond Drusy Emerald Epidote Garnet Iolite Jade Jadeite |
Jasper Kyanite Larimar Lazuli Malachite Melanite Morganite Obsidian Olivine |
Onyx Opal Opalite Pearl Peridot Quartz Rubellite Ruby Sapphire |
Seraphinite Serpentine Tanzanite Tiffany Topaz Tourmaline Turquoise Verdite Zircon |
