Unlock the Magic of Rainbow Gemstones: Red, Green, Yellow

One of the astonishing things in the world of color and shades is the rainbow's color scheme. The colors so beautifully mixed create a spectrum that looks irresistible. When you deal with the colors of the rainbow, you have unlimited options. Nothing is more fun, therefore, than building a collection based on the colors of the rainbow. Have you ever thought of collecting gemstones according to the colors of the rainbow? 

The bold, striking qualities of the red gemstone are the fierce factor in the collection. Color has always been associated with love and romance, and indeed these gemstones of this color sure do not disappoint.

Rubellite is often confused with ruby gemstone, and that is for a good reason. Rubellite does look like a ruby at times. This red gemstone is a variety of red tourmalines, a material that is both hard and glassy. Rubellites can have a color range from deep pink to deep red. These stones are abundant in quantity in countries like Africa, Pakistan, and Brazil.

Red Jaspers are traditionally known to be the birthstone of March. Unlike other gemstones, red jaspers are opaque and can be banded. The red variety is the most common type of jasper. The unique stone is often used as a piece of religious jewelry. This stone has a strong meaning tracing down from ancient times. Red Jasper is a semi-precious gemstone.

The imperial topaz can come in various colors: yellow, orange, pink, and pinkish red. Among the varieties of topaz, it is the imperial topaz that is the rarest of all. Suppose an imperial topaz has a shade of pinkish-red to it; its value increases. The red kind of imperial topaz is the rarest and most expensive.

Ruby is a gemstone from the Latin word "Rubeus," which means "red." Often associated with love and romance, the ruby gem can have a color range from pink to deep red. The color of the ruby is what generally determines its price. Ruby engagement rings are a crowd favorite, a classy turn from the traditional diamond.

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Did you know that sometimes, a yellow diamond can cost much more than the white one? Yes, diamonds with a vivid yellow color command a higher price than their clear counterparts. However, this applies to rare yellow diamonds. Most yellow diamonds are considered typical, with their color due to imperfections. A yellow diamond is also a crowd favorite.

The most common varieties of opal come in black and white. But a rare kind of opal squeezed itself in between the yellow opal. If you are building a rainbow gemstone collection, the yellow opal should be on your list. Its beautiful color, a break from the traditional shades, is a breath of fresh air and lovely addition.

In ancient times, they practiced calling every yellow gemstone topaz. Fortunately, that has been cleared out. Nowadays, yellow topaz is a unique variety of topaz gemstones. Every yellow topaz can either be a precious topaz or an imperial topaz, with the latter more expensive than the first.

Among the yellow gemstones, yellow zircon could be the most inexpensive one. This is because yellow zircons are everywhere! They are very abundant and considered very common in the market. Zircons are common dupes to diamonds, so if you want an affordable, diamond-like gem in your collection, yellow zircon is the pick.

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Emerald got its name from the word "smaragdos," which in Greek means "green gemstone." The emerald is susceptible to inclusions and imperfections, and it is so precious that it ranks together with diamond, Sapphire, and ruby. Although the emerald also has red, black, and yellow varieties, the green is the most famous. It is the birthstone of May.

Known as the gemstone that is close to the Russians' heart, Alexandrite is a gemstone that has a distinctive ability to change colors. The Alexandrite from Russia comes off as a pretty green stone during the day but turns its color into red come nighttime. Some alexandrite stones show shades of yellow and red. It is the birthstone of June.

One of the products of diamond irradiation is the green diamond. This precious variety of diamonds is not as rare as red and black but isn't also as common as the stone's white and yellow varieties. The changes in the color of the diamond are due to the impurities affecting the stone's development, and green diamonds hold a much lighter color than emeralds.

One of the most distinctive qualities of the peridot is that it is one of those gemstones that only has one color: green in the peridot's case. The admirable quality of the stone is that the gems come in a wide array of greens: yellow greens, brownish greens, and orange greens. Peridots initially have a lime-like color and are very crystal.

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Sapphire's deep blue color is an attraction to many. Not only does it look royal and regal, but it is also such a classy color. Everyone fell SO in love with Sapphire when Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with a lovely sapphire engagement ring. No one can easily resist the stunning blue stone like the Sapphire.

Topaz has a variety of colors -- yellow, green; you name it. But one of the most popular colors is the blue topaz. This gemstone is very rare, even though it needs to be artificially created to keep up with the supply. Unlike the Sapphire, the blue topaz takes on the color of the sea -- much lighter than the famed sapphire stone.

If you're looking for a gem that captures the sea's beauty, then the aquamarine gemstone is the top choice. Beautiful and raw, the Aquamarine is a refined version of the turquoise gem. This is the stone perfect for beach fashion. The said stone got its name from a Latin word that means "the stone of the sea."

Regarding boho fashion, nothing can beat the appeal of Turquoise. Matched with a white dress or a black midi, the turquoise accessory can make any outfit pop. Turquoise is also one of the gems stone collectors love to own. Though common in the fashion market, authentic Turquoise is one of the rarest and most valuable stones.

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Amethyst is a beautiful variety of quartz. It is safe to say that Amethyst is one of the most popular purple gemstones. Even long before, when people mention purple gemstones, Amethyst will never be out of the picture. It was once considered a precious gemstone until the discovery of the Brazil amethyst supply. It is the birthstone of February.

Although Tanzanite comes in blue, it also has a beautiful variety of purple. Though a relatively new gemstone, Tanzanite is raved about. In actuality, Tanzanite is like the embodiment of all modern-day purple gems. Tanzanite established its popularity when it was created as a December birthstone.

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One can never get enough of these rainbow-inspired gemstones. Their deep, beautiful colors can leave their owners in awe. When made into jewelry pieces, owners of these gemstones will leave the people around them in awe. These gemstones are always worth it, and it's safe to say that if you need to start a collection of gems, these are the first items you need to pick out. If you're looking for gemstone jewelry pieces, check out IceCarats' collection.