What types of gemstone are blue?

What types of gemstones are blue? 

While the classic cornflower blue colour of sapphire (as you see in the image above) usually comes to mind when we think of blue gemstones, there are many different gemstones that are found in a blue colour. 

• BLUE SAPPHIRE - The birthstone for September. Blue sapphires dominate the market for blue coloured gems with its excellent hardness, durability & their incredible deep hues. Shop the Lucy Jurado range of sapphire rings here. 

• BLUE TOURMALINE - The birthstone for the month of October. Indicolite & paraíba tourmaline are both blue varieties of tourmaline with different elements in their composition. Paraíba tourmalines are said to be more than a thousand times rarer than diamonds. 

• AQUAMARINE - The birthstone for march. Often seen in lighter tones than the deep tones of sapphire. 

• BLUE SPINEL - The birthstone for august, spinel comes in a variety of shades of blue. 

• TURQUOISE - The birthstone for the month of december & a slightly different type of blue gemstone that is non-transparent. 

• TANZANITE - The birthstone for the month of December, tanzanite although rarer than sapphire is often more affordable. Shop Lucy Jurado tanzanite silver rings here. 

• LAPIS LAZULI - A birthstone for the month of december, lapis lazuli has been popular in cultures of the world for thousands of years. 

• TOPAZ - The November birthstone. Although topaz comes in a variety of colours other than blue, the blue varieties are rather popular such as London blue topaz & Swiss blue topaz. These colours are not found in nature and must undergo irradiation treatments to become blue. Shop the Lucy Jurado blue topaz silver rings here.

•  BLUE CHALCEDONY - is a quartz variety that exhibits a pastel blue colour.

• BLUE MOONSTONE - The birthstone for the month of june, blue moonstone is a gemstone that requires extra care from scratching & chipping. 

• BLUE ZIRCON - The birthstone for the month of December, has an impressive sparkle however protective settings are strongly advised due to its brittleness. 

• LABRADORITE - a stone that is known for its unique iridescence that causes flashes of colour.

• BLUE APATITE - can display incredible blue colours but its relative softness means it is best used for more occasional wear. 

• BLUE DIAMOND - These diamonds can be further irradiated to enhance their colour because they are incredibly rare in nature. 

While the above list is not exhaustive, it covers a large range of blue gemstones that are often used in jewellery.