Types of Gemstones that are Added to Silver Jewelry

Silver jewelry of 925 sterling silver jewelry is already a popular addition to our fashion accessories. Whether you are looking for cuffs, watches, rings, necklaces, pendants or earrings sterling silver provides a great and cost effective way to look glamorous. But to add to the glamour, many jewelers and artisans have been adding gemstones and other semi precious minerals to add some sheen, sparkle and captivating look. Gemstones are generally hard stones with special shiny look.

So which are these shiny, beautiful stones that we see gleaming from our favorite jewelry? While a few of these are recent additions to our accessories, most of them are well known to traditional silversmiths and have been part of the jewelry making process for generations. Below is detail of some the precious stones that you are likely to buy as part of your sterling silver ado
ment soon.

They are a common addition to this gem and come in various colors although the most known version is dark red garnet gemstones. Other colors include yellow, orange, green, purple, blue, pink and even colorless. The blue garnet gemstones found in Madagascar are the rarest varieties available. They have been used since Bronze Age (3300 to 300BC).

This is another beautiful gemstone that is often added 925 sterling silver accessories. It always gives the impression of little stars shining from the deep blue color. It makes for a very glamorous look on this precious stone, perfect for gift for a very special someone.

Also coming with assorted colors ranging from lilac to deep purple, amethyst has been a common accessory in many a 925 sterling silver, giving them a gleaming royal look! They have been used as gemstones for thousands of years. It‘s form of quartz and legend has it that it will protect you from intoxication. Legend aside, they look very cute on sparkling sterling silver gem.

Lustrous and with colors ranging from attractive sky blue to many beautiful shades of green, turquoise has been used in jewelry for over 6000 years. The ancient Egyptians, who valued beauty and fashion with same reverence with which they valued their gods, were the earliest known users of turquoise in jewelry. It has been associated with many myths including that of good fortune.

While Topaz is colorless, many impurities always add some tint to this gemstone to produce several colors including yellow, pale green, blue, gold, pink and reddish yellow. The blue variation is a common addition on lots of sterling silver.

Peridot is another gemstone of high quality that is used in finishing many sparkling sterling silver accessories to create very beautiful and attractive designs. Commonly used in high end silver accessories. They are most easily recognized by their beautiful olive green color. Like many other gemstones, they are as old as fashion itself having been put into use for thousands of years.