Dark Blue Precious Stones
This dark background color makes the fire of black opal much more obvious.
Dark blue precious stones. Blue gemstones ideal for everyday wear. This guide explores 11 of the most popular and beautiful gemstones. Lapis lazuli smooth big rondelle gemstone beads dark blue gemstones indian semiprecious gems jewelry supplies 7 10 5mm 8 strand jeweluniverse. Dark blue stones have been used in art and jewelry for thousands of years and their popularity only seems to be growing.
The most desirable kyanite gemstones exhibit a sapphire like blue color but most stones will display noticeable light and dark color zoning along with some white streaks or blotches. Its vitreous to pearly luster makes it a very attractive gemstone. If you re considering a blue gemstone for an engagement ring or fine jewelry consider designing a unique piece with custommade their experts can help you find a top quality stone and you ll avoid the poor quality that most major retailers offer like this overly dark sapphire from james allen. Out of all the rainbow of colors gemstones can come in blue gemstones are the most popular.
5 out of 5 stars 294 294 reviews 14 00. The term is also used for opal that has a dark blue or a dark green body color. Dark blue stones are among the most rare and expensive stones in the world. Only 1 available and it s in 3 people s carts.
Agate a soft blue color amazonite teal color apatite translucent teal blue color azurite turquoise in color with green veins throughout azurite drusy dark blue with natural crystal formations aquamarine very light translucent blue in color cats eye aquamarine simi. The contrast of iridescent fire on a dark body color is what most people like about black opal. Second only to diamond in hardness this blue rock is a variety of corundum a mineral that when red is called ruby. Sapphire is the ultimate representation of blue gemstones and has consistently remained one of the four precious stones in the world along with diamond ruby and emerald.
Deep blue hues have cultural connotations and attributes ranging from trust and loyalty to wisdom spirituality and calm. Some stones are pure blue while others include shades of violet green white or gold. The gem in the photo is a nice solid black opal with a strong blue face up play of color.