Diamonds are a woman’s best friend, but gemstones are a woman's confidant. It is said so because gemstones require more than one element to be formed and are commonly found in igneous rocks. Gemstones are valued based on their rarity. Some of the widely known gems apart from diamonds are rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Each gemstone possesses qualities that not only add to one’s beauty but also act as a talisman for the person wearing it. You can check out a varied range of gemstones at the best diamond jewelry store in Chicago.
There are three categories of jewels in the world: precious stones, semi-precious stones, and gemstones. Did you know that there are around 200 gemstones in the world? Some are the rarest occurring in a million or billion years. Here is a list of the 5 uncommon gemstones in the world today.
Black Opal
Opals range in colors from white, and orange to black. They get their name from the Sanskrit word ‘Upala’ meaning ‘precious stone’ and ‘black’ describes its ‘dark body tone.’ They are known as the ‘king of opals’ because the black background in the color makes it look like the Northern lights. It is known for its restorative and cleansing properties that are believed to offer purification to the body and soul. Physically, its healing can help strengthen the immune system and guard the liver against disease. This rare gemstone can be the most extraordinary choice for selecting the best engagement rings in Chicago.
Painite
This gemstone is a red-colored stone widely mistaken for a ruby during the 1950s and was discovered to be a rare stone by Arthur Pain in Myanmar. In 2005, Painite won the Guinness World Record with a count of only 24 gems in 2004. The stone does not have any symbolism of its own, but its color surely does symbolize a few things. As a red stone, Painite symbolizes power, passion, and purpose. It is a chakra stone that can help one maintain a greater balance and energy flow for all seven chakras throughout the body, mind, and spirit.
Red Beryl
Maynard Bixby discovered red beryl in Utah in 1904 and thus the stone was called to be ‘Bixbite’. It is said that on the unearthing of every 150,000 gem-quality diamonds, one crystal of red beryl is found. The color of red beryl ranges from a pleasing raspberry-red to an intensely saturated purplish-red. This color variation is believed to be a result of the aluminum atoms being replaced by trivalent manganese during the growth process of the crystal. It is also known as red emerald as it shares the same beryl family as emerald, aquamarine, and morganite.
Alexandrite
Belonging to the rare mineral family of chrysoberyl, Alexandrite is a rare and expensive gemstone that exhibits an explicit color shift from blue-green in natural sunlight to red/purplish-red or brownish-red in unnatural yellow light. It supports the revival of nerve cells and can also grant relief from diseases. It also acts like a heart chakra cleanser. It has regal history combined with rarity, which explains why this stone is well-treasured among the masses. You can explore your options with this gemstone at any store selling diamond jewelry in Chicago.
Tanzanite
Manuel De Souza, an Indian tailor, discovered this stone while on her trip to Tanzania. To become tanzanite, the mineral must contain traces of Vanadium. The stone needs to be heated up to 600ËšC for 30 minutes to transform into the vibrant blue color that is associated with tanzanite. The largest rough tanzanite ever mined was found in June 2020, weighing 9.2 kilograms. The stone is associated with generating calmness and compassion.
These were the five rare gemstones found on earth exhibiting phenomenal properties, albeit being created under severe circumstances.
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