Green gemstone – The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a green gemstone is emerald, isn't it? In fact, this gemstone has become so popular among both the common man and celebrities that the words “emerald” and “green” have become synonymous. But, do you know that there are dozens of other green gemstones available to choose from!? Yes, dozens! There are so many green gemstones, each possessing a different hue, a different mineral, and a different appearance, that you’ll be mesmerized to know about them all. With so many more green gems, giving you plenty of alternatives to the classic emerald, you now have so many options to choose from. And here, in this blog, we’ll let you know only some of the most popular options.
Green Gemstones That Can Be Used For Everyday Wear
When you’re looking for a green gemstone to be worn every day, say for your everyday earrings, pendants, or rings, you’ll need one that has a good rating on the hardness scale, making them resistant to scratches. They should also be less likely to break when accidently dropped, or when knocked against a surface. In short, you’ll need tough gemstones that can hold up to everyday wear.
Jade
Jade is the most durable green gemstone, which can strongly hold even the impact of a hammer! In addition, it is also renowned for its musical properties, ringing like a bell when struck. Strong and musical, how romantic is that!
Verdelite
Green tourmaline or verdelite is another popular stone that is larger and exhibits better clarity than other green stones. Moreover, it is highly durable and low priced, making it even more admired.
Green garnet
A green gemstone with a lot of sparkle is what the green garnet is about.
Green diamond
There can be nothing like a diamond. Although green is the rarest natural colour of a diamond, it certainly exists. The colour comes from nitrogen, hydrogen, and nickel in the diamond crystal structure. You could also opt for a treated green diamond, available at a comparatively lower price.
Green sapphire
Sapphires are blue, aren’t they? But, they’re available in green options too. Green sapphires are highly durable, available in a variety of hues like olive, mint, yellow green, and grass green. And, you’ll be glad to know that green sapphires are less expensive too.
Aventurine
This is green quartz with natural sparkles that are caused by the flat thin inclusions in the stone that sparkle in light. The stone is less green, and more bluish-green in colour, with a hardness of 7, making it highly durable.
Green chrysoberyl
This is the classic yellow cat-eye gem that is best known for its colour changing quality. They are mostly available in beautiful mint green colours, with a remarkable brilliance.
Green Gemstones That Can Be Used For Occasional Wear
The above mentioned green gemstones are highly durable, making them extremely apt for everyday wear. But, not all gemstones are so strong. There are others that look awesomely beautiful, but aren’t as strong to be worn in everyday jewels. These can thus be worn in occasional wear jewellery as some may be prone to chipping, while the others may be likely to break easily. Also, when used, they must be put into a protective setting to minimize the chances of chipping and scratching.
Emerald
Emerald!? The most popular green gemstone is not meant for everyday wear, can you believe that!? Although the stone is so popularly used, it is sad that it is more likely to break easily if knocked against a surface, because of the imperfections in their crystal structure.
Peridot
Peridot is one gemstone that forms in volcanoes. During volcanic eruptions, peridots are ejected into the sky, after which they fall onto the ground nearby. In spite of this, the Peridot gemstone is not so durable. They are very sensitive to acids and rapid changes in temperature, and can also break if hit the wrong way.
Green zircon
Green zircons come in olive green hues, and are a rare collector’s gem. Although they are hard enough to resist scratches, but their facet edges can easily chip, which is why they need to be set in protective settings.
Chrome diopside
This is a popular gemstone used in costume jewellery, but it’s also equally new in the market. It comes from a deposit in East Siberia. It is a relatively soft stone that is prone to scratches; and can also split apart if struck; yet it is popularly used.
Serpentine
This is the official state rock of California, a look-alike of the jade gemstone. It is soft with an olive green hue.
So, what is your pick? While these are just some of the most popular green gemstones used in making jewellery, you’ll be able to find many more when you step into a jewellery store. However, if you’re willing to use your very own preferred stone in your choicest design, you certainly won't get it readily available. You’ll then have to walk into Aura Jewels, the most admired customized gold jewellery shop in Bangalore, where you can discuss your preferences with the talented designers, and have your choicest designs made, may it be everyday wear or occasional wear.
