Gemstone catalog

Gemstones can be formed from different minerals and ores, each with its unique structure and composition, leading to diversity among gemstones. WILLS JEWELLERY has integrated a variety of common precious gemstone catalogs for you, allowing you to easily understand the characteristics of various gemstones.

Diamond Diamond

Diamond is a gemstone formed from crystallized carbon atoms and is one of the hardest substances in nature. They are usually colorless but can also exhibit various colors, such as pink, blue, yellow, etc. Diamonds hold an important position in jewelry making due to their sparkling brilliance and high transparency, making them a popular choice. Diamonds also symbolize eternity, purity, and unwavering love, and are often used in jewelry designs for significant occasions like wedding rings.

Stone language: "Eternal bond", "Purity"
Birthstone: April birthstone
Anniversary: 10th and 60th wedding anniversaries
Effects: Enhances confidence, boosts personal charm, eliminates negative emotions

Sapphire Sapphire

Sapphire is a member of the corundum family in mineralogy, belonging to the trigonal crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 9. The color variations are caused by iron and titanium impurities, displaying a range of hues from blue, pink, purple, yellow to green. The most precious variety is the clear deep blue, with royal blue and cornflower blue being the most familiar. High-quality sources include Sri Lanka, followed by Madagascar, Thailand, Australia, and others. Sapphire symbolizes loyalty, fidelity, compassion, and honesty, and has always been one of the most popular choices for engagement rings. Sapphire is also the birthstone for September.

Stone language: "Loyalty", "Wisdom"
Birthstone: September birthstone
Anniversary: 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries
Effects: Stabilizes emotions, inspires creativity, enhances attention and memory

Ruby Ruby

Ruby is a gemstone, belonging to one of the most precious types of gemstones. It exhibits a vibrant red color due to a small amount of chromium ions in aluminum oxide (Al2O3). The color range of rubies varies from pink to deep red and is widely used in jewelry design. It has high hardness and wear resistance. Besides being a beautiful gemstone, rubies are also imbued with various symbolic meanings in different cultures, such as representing passion, love, power, and protection. In Hinduism, rubies are considered the most precious gemstones, symbolizing the sun and courage. Whether in jewelry design or cultural beliefs, rubies hold significant status and value.

Stone language: "Passion", "Power"
Birthstone: July birthstone
Anniversary: 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries
Effects: Enhances aura and affinity, boosts personal charm, helps in gaining leadership, deepens love

Emerald Emerald

Emerald is a member of the beryl family in mineralogy, belonging to the hexagonal crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8. The green color of emeralds is due to chromium content, and most emeralds have inclusions and fissures. The origin of the gemstone can be identified based on inclusions, with major sources being Colombia and Zambia.

Stone language: "Eternity", "Love and Hope"
Birthstone: May birthstone
Anniversary: 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries
Effects: Enhances health, promotes self-healing, increases love, eliminates negative emotions and jealousy

Lotus Sapphire Padparadscha Sapphire

Padparadschais a branch of the sapphire family, extremely rare in production. According to research,Padparadschadeposits account for only1%of sapphires, making it as rare as the world's most scarce pigeon blood red. Therefore, it has a high collectible value. Sri Lanka is a famous gem kingdom, andPadparadschais honored as the "national stone" among many gems. This provesPadparadscha's significant status. In recent years, major international jewelry brands have adoptedPadparadschaas a theme for their designs.

Stone language: "Loyalty", "Wisdom"
Birthstone: September birthstone
Anniversary: 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries
Benefits: Possesses various positive energies and effects, stabilizes emotions, improves temperament, enhances emotional intelligence

Morganite Morganite

Morganite is a member of the beryl family in mineralogy, belonging to the hexagonal crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8. The color of Morganite is due to the presence of manganese, ranging from pink to peach, with major sources in Brazil and Madagascar.

Stone meaning: "Love", "Kindness"
Birthstone: April birthstone
Anniversary: 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries
Benefits: Enhances popularity, strengthens interpersonal relationships, soothes emotional tension and irritability

Aquamarine Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family in mineralogy, belonging to the hexagonal crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8. The blue color of aquamarine is due to the presence of iron, ranging from sky blue to sea blue, with major sources in Brazil and Madagascar.

Stone meaning: "Health", "Wisdom", "Happiness"
Birthstone: March birthstone
Anniversary: 19th wedding anniversary
Benefits: Enhances communication skills, calms emotional fluctuations, fosters harmonious relationships, improves immunity

Tanzanite Tanzanite

Tanzanite is a variety of zoisite in mineralogy, belonging to the orthorhombic crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 6-7. Tanzanite's unique violet-blue color is due to trace amounts of vanadium and chromium, with its main source in Tanzania.

Stone meaning: "Nobility", "Calmness"
Birthstone: December birthstone
Anniversary: 24th wedding anniversary
Benefits: Helps achieve inner peace, enhances spiritual energy, uncovers potential

Garnet Garnet

Garnet is a member of the garnet family in mineralogy, belonging to the isometric crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7.5.

The name "Garnet" is indeed related to the red fruit "Pomegranate," as the shape and color of garnet crystals closely resemble pomegranate seeds. As the birthstone for January, it is also known as the "Stone of Women," symbolizing loyalty, friendship, and faithfulness, and representing hope and blessings for renewed hope and life energy. Garnet is also the commemorative stone for the 18th wedding anniversary, which is referred to as "Garnet Wedding."

Stone meaning: "Loyalty", "Faithfulness"
Birthstone: January birthstone
Anniversary: 18th wedding anniversary
Benefits: Relieves stress, boosts vitality, enhances beauty

Spessartite Spessartite

Spessartite is a member of the garnet family in mineralogy, belonging to the isometric crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 7-7.5. Spessartite ranges in color from orange to red due to the presence of manganese and iron, with major sources in Madagascar and Sri Lanka.
 
Stone meaning: "Loyalty", "Friendship"
Birthstone: January birthstone
Benefits: Stimulates creativity, enhances expression, reduces anxiety, brings an optimistic mindset

Tsavorite Tsavorite

Tsavorite is a member of the garnet family in mineralogy, belonging to the isometric crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 7-7.5. Tsavorite is green due to the presence of vanadium and chromium, with its main source in Kenya, Africa.

Stone meaning: "Purity", "Romance"
Birthstone: January birthstone
Anniversary: 25th wedding anniversary
Benefits: Relieves stress, boosts vitality, enhances beauty
 
 

Spinel Spinel

Spinel belongs to the isometric crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 8. Spinels can be red, blue, or green if they contain magnesium, dark green if they contain zinc, and black if they contain iron, with major sources in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Africa.

Stone meaning: "Achievement", "Strength"
Birthstone: August birthstone
Anniversary: 22nd wedding anniversary
Benefits: Relieves stress, boosts vitality, enhances beauty

Opal Opal

Opal belongs to the trigonal crystal system, with a Mohs hardness of 5-6.5. Opals come in white, black, red, orange, and transparent colorless varieties, with major sources in Australia, Brazil, South Africa, and Ethiopia.

Stone meaning: "Hope", "Happiness"
Birthstone: October birthstone
Anniversary: 14th wedding anniversary
Benefits: Enhances confidence and courage, balances the heart chakra, stimulates creativity and imagination