What Types Of Gemstones Are Purple?

For most when we think of purple gemstones we think of amethyst, it is the most popular purple gem exhibiting a range of purple shades. Below are some other options for gemstones that you can find in purple: 

• AMETHYST - the birthstone for the month of February is the most popular purple gem. A transparent stone often with excellent clarity. Shop Lucy Jurado amethyst silver rings. 

• LAVENDER JADE - is a rare version of jadeite that exhibits a soft purple to lavender colour. 

• PURPLE SAPPHIRE - A more affordable colour of sapphire, most purple sapphires are found naturally and do not undergo any heat treatment unlike classic blue sapphires, increasing their value in the marketplace. Sapphires are very durable stones & perfect for everyday wear. 

• PURPLE TOPAZ - The birthstone for the month of November, topaz comes in many colours as well as purple. Topaz is very durable and can be worn regularly. 

• TANZANITE - The birthstone for the month of December, while some tanzanite has a dominant blue colour some tanzanite can be found with a more dominant violet colour. Shop Lucy Jurado tanzanite rings. 

• PURPLE TOURMALINE - The birthstone for the month of October, this variety of tourmaline is sometimes referred to as ‘siberite’ after its origin in Siberia. 

• RHODOLITE - is a variety of garnet that exhibits a purplish-red to rose pink colour. Rhodolite actually gets its name from the Greek word ‘rhodon’ which means rose. Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January, shop the Lucy Jurado rhodolite silver rings. 

• KUNZITE - is a pink to violet variety of the mineral spodumene. Often referred to as the ‘evening stone’ because it can lose its colour as a result of sunlight exposure. Sometimes irradiation treatments are used to enhance its colour.

• PURPLE DIAMOND - This type of diamond is incredibly rarely found in nature and hence often more expensive than colourless diamonds, especially for deeply saturated stones with vivid colour. 

• PURPLE AGATE - is a type of chalcedony. Usually a translucent or opaque gemstone with shades from light lavender to a deep violet. Much of what is available on the market is dyed purple rather than natural crystals. 

The gemstones above are some options you have for purple gemstones but not an exhaustive list. Shop Lucy Jurado purple gem rings.