gemstone
Ring's shiny centerpiece
A gemstone is a mineral or other material prized for its beauty, durability, and rarity, typically cut and polished for use in jewelry.
Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires are the most valued gemstones.
Semi-precious stones like amethyst, turquoise, and opal command lower prices but remain popular.
She inherited a ring set with a deep blue gemstone.
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- opalHydrated silica gemstone
amethyst · aquamarine · peridot · tanzanite · alexandrite · moonstone · spinel · jade
Ordered-atom solid
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
- berylSilicate gemstone mineral
- tourmalineBoron silicate gemstone family
garnet · topaz · feldspar · olivine · silicate · geode · inclusion · clarity
Plane on cut stone
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- fireCombustion with flames
- scintillationRapid light variation
- polishSmooth by rubbing
table · crown · pavilion · girdle · bezel · symmetry · proportion · lapidary
Closed curve shape
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
brooch · tiara · choker · amulet · anklet · bangle · locket · cufflinks
Crafting items from gold
- silversmithingCrafting objects from precious metal
- settingContext of events
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
inlay · filigree · casting · beading · stringing · polishing · tumbling · faceting
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- fireCombustion with flames
- lusterSoft reflected light
- scintillationRapid light variation
- sparkleEmit flashing light
shimmer · gleam · glint · radiance · iridescence · asterism · transparency · translucency
Measure of heaviness
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- carat200 milligrams exactly
- pointsUnits of tally
- scaleMeasure of relative size
size · gram · mass · proportion · calibration · grading · certification · appraisal
Resistance to wear
- scratch resistanceCapacity to avoid scoring
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- fractureSplit in hard material
cleavage · brittle · wearability · tenacity · stability
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
opal · amethyst · aquamarine · peridot · tanzanite · alexandrite · moonstone · spinel · jade · turquoise
crystal
Ordered-atom solid
tourmaline · garnet · topaz · feldspar · olivine · silicate · geode · inclusion · clarity · formation
facet
Plane on cut stone
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- fireCombustion with flames
- scintillationRapid light variation
polish · table · crown · pavilion · girdle · bezel · symmetry · proportion · lapidary · cabochon
ring
Closed curve shape
bracelet · brooch · tiara · choker · amulet · anklet · bangle · locket · cufflinks · engagement ring
goldsmithing
Crafting items from gold
- silversmithingCrafting objects from precious metal
- settingContext of events
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
engraving · inlay · filigree · casting · beading · stringing · polishing · tumbling · faceting · carving
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- fireCombustion with flames
- lusterSoft reflected light
- scintillationRapid light variation
sparkle · shimmer · gleam · glint · radiance · iridescence · asterism · transparency · translucency · dispersion
weight
Measure of heaviness
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- carat200 milligrams exactly
- pointsUnits of tally
scale · size · gram · mass · proportion · calibration · grading · certification · appraisal · valuation
durability
Resistance to wear
- scratch resistanceCapacity to avoid scoring
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- abrasionShallow surface wound
fracture · cleavage · brittle · wearability · tenacity · stability
- crystalsquartz, amethyst, diamond, citrine, rose quartz
- colorfulrainbow, prism, spectrum, kaleidoscope, tie-dye
- naturesun, moon, sky, trees, water
- artifactspottery shards, knives, masks, pottery, antiquity
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- mineralsquartz, marble, granite, limestone, sandstone
gemstonerough
Uneven in surface
raw ore · slag · rough diamond · mine tailings · rock
- gemstone jewelry
- precious gemstonesRare, valuable mineral crystals
- gemstone ringsFinger jewelry with stones
- green gemstoneVerdant precious stone
- gemstone settingMount securing precious stones
- red gemstoneScarlet-hued precious mineral