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There are different types of amethyst stones used in jewelry. The colors can range from a pale purple to a deep purple, the darker the color the more valuable the stone. This amethyst ring shown left has a dark amethyst gemstone known as royal amethyst. Kings and queens wore amethyst because of the rich color and value of the stone. That why this particular stone shown is referred to as royal amethyst.

This amethyst ring is a halo-style ring with a paved band. The amethyst stone is surrounded by diamonds and has diamonds on the band of the ring. A halo ring can be worn as an engagement ring or a right hand ring. The halo signifies an unending love of a couple. Engagement rings with colored stones are very popular today. This beautiful amethyst ring is a sterling silver ring and is available in half sizes from size five to size 10. This ring is special made when ordered.

Amethyst is the birthstone for people born in the month of February.  This ring makes an excellent gift for your wife or that special woman you want to spend the rest of your life with. Treat her like royalty with authentic gemstone jewelry of the highest quality.

How can you tell if the gemstone is a natural stone? Typically you can’t tell unless you are very knowledgeable of stones and as far as translucent stones you have to rely on the supplier to tell you. We only offer natural stone jewelry. There are a lot of simulated stones available in jewelry that we will not sell. The reason for this article is to educate you on what you are buying.

There is no definite rule today as to what is a fine gemstone or a semi-precious stone. We offer translucent stones and pearls in our fine gemstone jewelry section. Translucent gemstones are usually faceted and can have a rating from A to AAA. Translucent gemstones may not be rated and still be a natural stone, meaning the stone is authentic. You can be sure the stone is authentic if it has a rating. There are different types of translucent stones and some of these stones are not what I consider natural stones. There are Lab-Grown gemstones and simulated (fake) stones; this type of stone is never graded. Does this mean the stone is cheap? This type of gemstone can be quite expensive; you cannot judge the authenticity of a stone by the price. This is a list of translucent or more valuable gemstones that are graded that our supplier offers. These stones are not listed in any particular order as to the rating or value: Alexandrite, Amethyst, Chrome Diopside, Emerald, Whiskey Quartz, Green Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Apatite, Fire Citrine, Yellow Citrine, Sapphire (white, pink, blue, and yellow), Sunstone, Topaz (Swiss blue, purple passion, London blue, ice blue, green, and white) and Opal. Opals are usually only authentic in very small sizes. Opals are very delicate and are hard to cut. The larger opals you might find in jewelry are usually synthetic.

We classify semi-precious stones as opaque stones. These stone are usually not graded; the exception to the rule is Lapis Lazuli. There are hundreds of names for semi-precious stones especially Jasper due to the different colors and patterns of this stone. The other stones in this category are Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Denim Lapis, Turquoise, Chinese Turquoise, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Hematite, Moonstone, Crysocolla, Iolite, Amber, Jade, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Chrysophase, Pyrite, Variscite, Coral, Mother-of-Pearl (MOP), Tiger Eye, and Malachite. We only offer some of these stones in this list at SilverStones. We do have some jewelry we make that has different gemstone options. You will see the word “option” underneath the particular piece of jewelry when there are different stones available.

Are there Lab-Grown and synthetic versions of these stones listed in this article? I guarantee you there are. That’s why you have to be very careful what you buy when it comes to gemstone jewelry. Visit our FAQ page on our Web site for more terms used in jewelry and what they mean.

SilversStones offers fine gemstone jewelry in amethyst, topaz, citrine and peridot. We classify our fine gemstones as translucent gemstones. This 16″ multi-stone necklace has a toggle clasp to be worn in front, which makes this necklace easy to put on and take off. This necklace has multiple marquise shaped faceted gemstones in amethyst, citrine, blue topaz and peridot. Wear this versatile necklace with any ring, bracelet or earrings that have any of these single or multiple stones.

We also have matching drop earrings for this necklace. Each gemstone is set in .925 sterling silver. All components of these earrings and matching necklace are .925 sterling silver.  Buy the matching set for a gift sure to please any woman on your shopping list. This fine gemstone jewelry will never go out of style. This set of fine gemstone jewelry is sure to be an heirloom collection to be handed down for generations to come.

These matching earrings and necklace are available in our multi-gemstone jewelry section located in the fine gemstone jewelry of our site.

Blue topaz jewelry is very popular fashion accessory, like this blue topaz ring in a sterling silver setting accented with multiple CZ’s. All topaz stones we offer are faceted gemstones and are available in matching rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings.

Naturally occurring blue topaz is quite rare. Typically this stone is heated or irradiated to produce a more desired darker blue stone. Other names for blue topaz are Sky Blue Topaz and Swiss Blue Topaz. These names are used by the gem trades when referring to the depth of color of these gemstones.

Blue topaz is the gemstone for the US state of Texas. Topaz typically crystallizes in grantic pegmatite’s or in vapor cavities in rhyolite lava flows like those at Topaz Mountain in western Utah. Colorless and light blue varieties of topaz are found in Precambrian granite in Mason County, Texas within the Llana Uplift, however; there is no commercial mining of topaz in that area. Topaz is mined in several countries around the world.

You should never stem clean or ultrasonically clean topaz jewelry. Used mild soapy water to clean your topaz jewelry regardless of the color.

Shop for natural stone jewelry at SilverStones! This sterling silver flower pendant has a 6mm natural cabochon stone in Chinese turquoise. We can make this pendant for you in thirteen other natural stones in amber, black onyx, denim lapis, lapis lazuli, sleeping beauty turquoise, hematite, nephrite jade, amethyst, citrine, iolite, rainbow topaz, Swiss blue topaz, and blue moonstone.  The price of this pendant depends on the stone you select.

This sterling silver pendant will accommodate a chain that measures up to 2mm in width. Wear this pendant with a chain you already own or add one of our sterling silver chains to your order.  SilverStones also has a large selection of plain sterling silver pendants in several unique designs. See our gemstone sections for other pendants available with natural stones.