Gemstones By Color

Gemstones come in a rainbow of colors showing their beauty. Often the easiest way to choose a gem is to choose by color. This way you can match favorite outfits, eyes, hair, skin or nail polish. If you can not decide on a color, you can always go with the standard colors of black, white or brown as they match most outfits. Sometimes a certain color just feels right. Most stones come in multiple colors.

These gems are sorted by their most common colors. Many gemstones have more than one color. Additional colors are listed on the specific gemstone page.

Black:	Obsidian   Onyx
Blue:	Aquamarine   Blue Lace Agate   Lapis Lazuli   Sapphire   Tanzanite   Topaz   Turquoise
Brown:	Agate   Jasper   Tiger Eye
Green:	Alexandrite   Aventurine   Bloodstone   Chrysoprase   Emerald   Jade   Malachite   Peridot   Tourmaline
Orange:	Carnelian
Pink:	Kunzite   Rose Quartz   Tourmaline
Red:	Coral   Garnet   Ruby   Spinel
Violet:	Amethyst
White:	Diamond   Moissanite   Moonstone   Opal   Pearl   Quartz   Zircon
Yellow:	Amber   Citrine   Tiger Eye

Giving the gift of gemstone jewelry is a wonderful present that will be worn and remembered for years. If you can't decide, always consider pearl necklaces and diamond rings as they are loved by most people.