The Top 10 Hard Gemstones

Just in case you didn’t know here are the top 10 gemstones in order of Hardness.

Diamond is the hardest natural element known to man. Even if we know harder materials, they are human-made. The diamond is the hardest and the most durable gemstone of all. The list I mentioned below reveals some of the most beautiful gems known to men throughout history. Keeping in mind their long-lasting characteristic and their rarity, I think we should stick to wearing gemstones.

1. Diamond

The diamond gemstone is the April birthstone. Diamond birthstone has great suitability in diamond jewelry, providing exquisite diamond settings. The diamond gemstone is judged by the “four Cs”: carat, clarity, color, and cut.

The specific hardness of April birthstone, make diamond gemstone useful for industrial applications and diamond jewelry.

Diamond jewelry absorbs negative energy and transforms it into a positive one. Worn close to the body, diamond gemstone stimulates the intellect.

Special April birthstone, diamond gemstone, is said to energetic-clean the environment surrounding it.

Diamond gemstones can be formed in interesting natural high-pressure events. Very small diamond gemstones have been found in meteorite impact craters.

Temperature and pressure at impact transform carbon in diamond gemstone dust.

Jessica Alba is the perfect example of diamond jewelry wearer! A stylish yet warm attitude makes Jessica Alba an attractive diamond birthstone native. Wear daily diamond jewelry in suitable diamond settings to feel confident and appealing.

Yet Hope Diamond is the most famous diamond gemstone in the world, the largest faceted diamond in the world is the Golden Jubilee diamond gemstone. When it comes to April birthstone, it’s difficult to say wich diamond gemstone is the most popular due to the variety of diamond jewelry.

A diamond is treasured since the use of religious icons in ancient India. The popularity of diamond jewelry has risen in the 19th century due to improved cutting and polishing techniques. Because a diamond can only be scratched by other diamonds, it is suitable for diamond jewelry.

The Greeks and Romans believed that diamond gemstone is a God tear and splinters from falling stars; that’s why they crafted diamond jewelry in beautiful diamond settings.

Diamond comes from the ancient Greek (Adamas) “invincible”, “untamed”.

April birthstone is used since immemorial times. Early usage of a diamond gemstone as the engraving tool dates back in human history.

Diamond jewelry always makes a wonderful gift! Diamond is memorable for any special gift giving occasions. Fine April birthstone, diamond gemstone, crafted in elegant diamond settings, are romantic diamond jewelry that can be worn in any situation. No wonder diamond jewelry is so fashionable!

2. Sapphire

Sapphire birthstone is assigned to September. The 45th wedding anniversary is known as the sapphire gemstones anniversary. The sapphire stone displaying asterism is known as the “star sapphire”.

Star sapphire gemstones are also known in twelve-ray stars. Sapphires also exhibit the cat’s eye effect.

Blue sapphire gem is associated with Saturn and yellow sapphire stone with Jupiter in Vedic astrology.

We associate blue with sapphire stone and sapphire gem with feelings of friendship and sympathy. Strongly linked to the sapphire gem is also harmony and loyalty. September jewelry promotes qualities that prove their worth in the long term. Composure, mutual understanding, and indestructible trust are stimulated by sapphire gem. These specific sapphire stone feelings are not so much effervescent and passion, but steady.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, the elegant and beautiful actress, is born in September having the sapphire birthstone for a lucky and representative stone. The energy from the vivid-colored sapphire is transmitted to its wearer.

The most famous sapphire gem is Logan sapphire stone. This sapphire gem has 422.99-carat and is hosted by the National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C. The famous sapphire stone is one of the largest faceted gem-quality blue sapphires gems in the world.

The oldest sapphire gem discoveries are in Ceylon. In ancient times, people were already digging for sapphire gemstones there. One must know that most blue sapphires come from Australia or Thailand. Is extremely disputed actually the name for sapphire stone first appeared. Sapphire gem was known before the Roman Empire, and back then sapphire gem was considered to be forms of jacinth. It is thought that the sapphire stone of the Bible was lapis lazuli. September birthstone was frequently sent as a gift, in Biblical times, between middle-eastern nations.

Sapphire gemstone name comes from sapphiros, a Greek word. Sapphire birthstone name refers to blue gems in general. Buddhist monks who moved to the Middle East introduced the sapphire stone as Sani piriya. Sapphire gemstones were called the same name as a popular same-color gemstone adding “oriental”. Green sapphire stone was known as “oriental emerald”.

The blue of the sapphire gem has become a color which fits in with everything. September jewelry is reliable and has constant beauty. Sapphire gem has magnificent colors but is appreciated for September birthstone constancy and durability. These qualities gain the appreciation of sapphire gemstone lovers.

3. Ruby

Ruby gemstone is the specific July birthstone. Ruby is the symbol of passion, the most important thing about ruby birthstones being the unique red color.

The Hindus valuated ruby gemstones so much that called the July birthstone the “king of all precious stones”.

Ruby jewelry worn often will stimulate and amplify psychic and mental energies. It is inevitably associated with heart and love.

The red in ruby jewelry reminds the passion and power of July birthstone. Due to the red in ruby, gemstones are liberated the energy of love. Ruby gemstones radiate warmth and a strong sense of vitality, characteristic for July birthstone.

A ruby gem has a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs scale. Over the centuries, ruby stones have gained special attributes. Therefore Ruby birthstones are a symbol of dignity and divine power. Ruby gemstones are said to make breathtaking ruby jewelry. This is true and ruby jewelry, are made from quality ruby gemstones, the ruby gemstones being undisputed rulers in the world of gems.

Sandra Bullock is an actress full of spirit and initiative. She is a July birthstone woman indeed! The red of ruby gemstones suits her in clothing and jewelry both. All July stones natives should try the power provide by ruby jewelry.

One of the most famous ruby gemstones is the Anne of Brittany Ruby, a 105-carat polished but irregular ruby stones. Over time July stones became the symbol of royalty and ruby gemstones are generously represented in crowns and scepters of many nations.

Ruby gemstones are quite rare in finer qualities forms. Many centuries India was considered ruby gemstones country of origin. For thousands of years, the ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. July birthstone has all precious stone qualities: magnificent red color, excellent ruby gemstone hardness, and amazing brilliance.

Outstanding ruby gemstones sparkled their way through history. Whenever a July birthstone was found in India, the ruler prepared a sumptuous welcome for the precious finding.

Ruby name derives from the Latin word ruber meaning red. Ruby gemstones are a pink to blood-red July birthstones, varieties of aluminum oxide mineral.

Ruby gemstones worn in ruby jewelry can bring “fire” to any kind of outfit. Especially evening dresses can be put in value buy well-crafted ruby jewelry. Because differences in quality can make large differences in beauty when talking about ruby jewelry, it is important to select your stone helped by a professional.

4. Emerald

Emerald stone is traditionally the May birthstone. Emerald gem is both the birthstone for the Cancer constellation and the May birthstone.

Emerald birthstone also celebrates the 55th wedding anniversary with emerald jewelry.

Is a general knowledge that an emerald gemstone, May birthstone, vibrates with love. That’s why emerald energy heals the physical heart as well as love. Emerald jewelry is said to bring wisdom and a clear mind.

People believe that emerald stones increase power in spring but emerald jewelry, May birthstone, is always active in preserving love.

The emerald gemstone is attributed to the goddess Venus. Been the symbol of hope, May birthstone is considered by many the stone of prophecy.

Emerald jewelry has beside emotional healing power also physical curative proprieties.

Laetitia Casta is born in May and has emerald as a birthstone. A symbol of attractiveness and beauty she best represents this strong green emerald stones.

The most famous emerald gem is Gachala Emerald. One of the largest emerald stones found so far. This impressive emerald gem is housed at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC.

Egypt had the first emerald gem mines. Queen Cleopatra’s emerald stones mine opened as early as 300 BC. In the sixteenth century, Spanish conquistadors took thousands of emerald gemstones from the mines in South America. Since then, the emerald gem was preferred by royal families from South America. It was considered to be a source of beautiful green emerald stones.

The Incas and Aztecs of South America regarded the emerald stones as holy, although the oldest known finds were in Egypt.

“Emerald” comes via Semitic Greek Latin sources meaning “green”. The beauty of emerald comes from emerald energy and always enchanted the eyes of beholders.

Green emerald stones crafted in emerald jewelry were highly treasured in ancient times.

Emerald jewelry made of May birthstone has various prices. Emerald jewelry remains convincing with their natural and unadulterated beauty.

Emerald energy is life boosting because green is the color of vitality. Just about anyone can afford beautiful emerald gem.

5. Alexandrite

Specific June gemstone is pearl gem, alexandrite gem, and moonstone gem.

Alexandrite jewelry, moonstone jewelry, and pearls jewelry represent the label for June gemstone natives and refined taste people all over the globe.

The energy of moonstone jewelry, alexandrite jewelry, and pearl jewelry is balancing, introspective, and reflective. June gemstone, alexandrite gem along with pearl gem and Moonstone gem stand up for hope and fulfill a wish.

Your intuitive recognition will be stimulated by June gemstone when wearing alexandrite jewelry, pearl gem or moonstone jewelry.

As a June gemstone, the moonstone stands for friendship. Worn as moonstone jewelry, moonstone gem provides luck and good fortune.

Alexandrite jewelry and pearls jewelry, the other June gemstone, represents a symbol of health and longevity.

Pearls jewelry suit Angelina Jolie like a charm, and her interesting personality is best underlined by alexandrite jewelry. June gemstone provides energy; pearls jewelry gives as well as alexandrite jewelry and moonstone jewelry strength and the joy of life.

La Peregrina is calmed to be the most beautiful pearl gem. Possibly the most famous pearl gem is the Hope, a pearl gem of 450 carats and great value. The most famous alexandrite gem is Sri Lankan, a 66-carat alexandrite gem currently in the Smithsonian Institute.

Being precious, yet different gems, alexandrite gem, pearl gem, and a moonstone gem, have always been appreciated by their wearers. Through history, many beautiful pieces of alexandrite jewelry, even peal jewelry, and moonstone jewelry enchanted the eyes of mankind. June gemstone was sacred for de Goddess of love and pearls were also dedicated to Angel Gabriel and believed to have the power for good.

Superstitious people say that moonstone jewelry has the power to hypnotize the person who gazes at it.

Alexandrite was discovered on the Czar Alexander’s sixteenth birthday and named in honor of the future Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Moonstone gem name comes from the interesting resemblance with the moon’s shape and different colors. As for pearl gem, the name comes from English word pearl for the concretions formed in the shells of some mollusks.

Alexandrite jewelry, moonstone jewelry, and pearls jewelry are all made from hard and tough June gemstone, making them suited even for daily wearing. If you wish to wear June gemstone in special moments, the variety of jewelry gives you the possibility to choose the ones that fit best! Enjoy June gemstone and moonstone jewelry.

6. Topaz

Citrine gemstone is a November birthstone. From lemon yellow to reddish brown, the citrine stones fulfill everyone’s color wishes.

Topaz gemstones are also considered November birthstone. Yellow topaz gemstones are considered traditional. Topaz is also the state gemstone for the US State of Utah.

Citrine stones, the November birthstone, help stabilize emotions and dispense fear. Specific for November birthstone, citrine jewelry shimmers are sunshine rays in those dull November days.

It is said that the energy of topaz jewelry can be discharged in flowing water, but rapidly topaz gems can be charged in the sun. This way topaz gems healthy energy can be restored.

Citrine stones can help prevent nightmares and inhibit fears. Wear citrine jewelry, crafted in special November birthstone, to stimulate communication and public speaking. Citrine jewelry opens the way to higher intuition and promotes strong personal power. The rarest of all topaz gems are the pink topaz gems, also November birthstone. The largest of blue topaz gems has over 21,000 carats.

Anne Hathaway knows that topaz gemstones and citrine stones work like a charm! Topaz jewelry and also citrine jewelry are quite affordable. You will feel that citrine stones and topaz gems have just that mellow, warm tone of the last glow of autumn.

The biggest of topaz gems so far and the most famous is “El Dorado”. This huge November birthstone is hosted by the British Royal Collection. This king of topaz gems weighs almost 6.2kgs. Citrine gemstone is fairly hard and durable and famous for its beauty in citrine jewelry.

Citrine jewelry has a long history. The pick of citrine jewelry demand was reached when the bourgeoisie grew in strength, and citrine stones found a permanent niche in citrine jewelry. Topaz gemstones were mentioned even in English translations of the Bible. Legends say that topaz can calm storms and give wearers wisdom in difficult situations.

The Romans dedicated citrine stones, the November birthstone, to Jupiter. In mysticism, the citrine is said to have a styptic and appetizing effect.

The name of citrine stones comes from the Latin word ‘citrus’ meaning citron tree. Citrine gemstone name dates from the 14th century. Even before then, citrine stones were used to craft remarkable citrine jewelry. Topaz name is derived from the Greek language. In the Middle Ages, the name of topaz gemstones was used to refer to any yellow gemstone.

Wear a pendant of citrine stones with purple outfits. Citrine jewelry will guarantee an elegant effect!

Add other citrine stones to complete the look. Citrine jewelry will add sparkle to any dressy outfit. Topaz gems, the November birthstone, can generate feelings of warmth and comfort.

7. Spinel

8. Zircon (CZ)

Zircon is the birthstone for December. “Matura diamond” is the colorless zircon gem, a popular substitute for diamond in zircon jewelry.

Tanzanite gem is the other birthstone for December. When cut tanzanite gem is an immensely popular and valuable birthstone for December. Tanzanite gem was the only added to official birthstone for December list in 1912.

Zircon jewelry is useful in promoting courage and increasing your body energy.

Birthstone for December generates a burst of sexual energy, and zircon jewelry worn daily gives happiness and physical energy. The energy of tanzanite gem comes from its remarkable color. No curative energy is yet known about tanzanite stones.

Zircon gemstone is said to help for varicose veins, blisters and more. Curative properties of zircon gem, Birthstone for December, are for centuries by healers.

Tanzanite stones don’t have yet healing proprieties associated but a tanzanite gem will always make us feel precious!

Lucy Liu has zircon gem as Birthstone for December. For a hardworking actress, zircon jewelry is the perfect match. Lucy Liu is no exception and captivates with a warm and exotic presence!

The most famous zircon gem is the usually blue zircon gemstone. This loved December birthstone has 208 karats, is now collected in the New York Museum of Natural History. Since tanzanite stones are found in only one special location in the world, makes them especially valuable. Tanzanite gem fulfills the desire to own something unique and rare.

For hundreds of years, zircon jewelry was the most popular December birthstone among jewelers. Zircon gemstone is the oldest terrestrial material that has been dated. Tanzanite gem has been called “the gemstone of the 20th Century” due to late tanzanite stones discovery in the 1960’s.

Zircon jewelry was considered in Hindu culture as a gift to the gods. In the Middle Ages, zircon gemstone was said to bring prosperity and promote honor in its owner. Maybe the zircon gem was assigned to Pluto due to belief in cosmos.

Zircon name comes from the Persian zargun, meaning golden-colored. Yet zircon gem comes in a wide range of different colors. Birthstone for December is said to have also East Indian origin.

The name of tanzanite gem was proposed by Tiffany after the place was tanzanite stones were found.

Tanzanite gem is delicate and cannot be worn when doing a hard activity. Tanzanite jewelry and zircon jewelry should not be cleaned in an ultrasonic device.

If you should be getting a tanzanite gem ring or zircon resized or repaired ensure that the gemstone is first taken off.

9. Garnet

Garnet birthstone is January birthstone by tradition.

From early Greek and Roman times, January birthstone played an important role in men’s life. January birthstone is helpful mainly in uplifting the mood, so wearing garnet jewelry will keep you optimistic.

The January birthstone ignites and refuels the red fires of romance and passion. The garnet birthstone, worn as garnet jewelry, will revitalize the inner fires of self-confidence. Daily worn garnet jewelry stimulates creativity and reflection. Garnet earrings, garnet necklaces, garnet bracelets, garnet pendants or garnet rings, in general, mental healing, are jewels of life, love, and vitality, commitment in indecisiveness and sexuality.

Garnet jewelry, worn close to the body, as in garnet earrings, garnet necklaces, garnet bracelets, garnet pendants or garnet rings, will raise self-esteem in any life situations. Garnet jewelry, given as a gift, encourages fidelity in love due to January birthstone special properties. It promotes good health and can protect your physical endurance. Wear garnet jewelry as an amulet to boost your energy.

Portia de Rossi, the Australian actress, is also born under January birthstone influence. Portia de Rossi shares the garnet birthstone with other movie stars. Garnet necklaces or garnet pendants are a must for all January birthstone natives if it comes to fashion.

The rarest garnet birthstone is the blue garnet, discovered in the late 1990’s in Bekily, Madagascar.

Yet garnet jewelry was much in demand in the 18th, and 19th centuries, ancient January birthstones have been found among remains located in Egypt in 3100 B.C. It is believed that Greeks were the first to use garnet in jewelry, a belief supported by the finding of signet garnet rings and garnet bracelets.

In Medieval History, garnet has also served as garnet earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants or rings but in many medicinal purposes. In this period, garnet jewelry had been believed to protect one from poisons and cure of blood infection.

“Garnet” word comes from the Latin granatus (“grain”).

It is possible that January birthstone is named as a reference to the Punica granatum (“pomegranate”), a plant with red seeds similar to some garnet crystals.

Garnet jewelry made of January birthstone is less expensive, just about anyone can afford this beautiful gemstone. There are wonderful garnet earrings, garnet necklaces, garnet bracelets, garnet pendants or garnet rings. Garnet jewelry remains convincing with their natural beauty, elegant look, and their fantastic brilliance.

10. Aquamarine

Aquamarine gemstone is the traditional March birthstone. It is believed that aquamarine gemstone facilitates heart and immune system functioning.

Wear aquamarine jewelry to enhance your clarity and intellect.

Aquamarine light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, harmony, and friendship.

For aquamarine birthstone natives just good news. Worn as the aquamarine birthstone in aquamarine jewelry, offers mental clarity and soul pureness to the native.

Aquamarine gemstone is said to cure the thymus gland. It is advisable to wear an aquamarine necklace, a piece of aquamarine jewelry.

The Romans used the aquamarine for stomach diseases, and people nowadays use the aquamarine gemstone also to calm the nerves.

Celine Dion is also born under March birthstone influence. In her case, the elegant and simple look of aquamarine jewelry provides the power of good feelings. Aquamarine birthstone worn close to your body will offer the serenity of blue marine waters!

World’s most famous aquamarine gemstone is “Santa Maria”. A collector’s delight, these deep blue aquamarine gemstones enchant all beholders. Enchanting aquamarine jewelry is made of these aquamarine gemstones.

There is a biblical mention of the aquamarine in the Song of Solomon. March birthstone qualities might be the reason for the presence of a piece of beautiful aquamarine gemstone in the English crown.

In the Middle Ages was thought that aquamarine as aquamarine jewelry could overcome the effects of poison. Aquamarine birthstone was considered sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea. The blue of the aquamarine gemstone is a divine, eternal color, appreciated in aquamarine jewelry at all times.

The aquamarine comes from Lat. aqua marin, “water of the sea”. March birthstone is a gemstone with delicate blue color, suggestive of the tint of seawater.

The aquamarine jewelry suggestion is to wear an emerald-cut aquamarine gemstone in a white-gold aquamarine jewelry setting and dining by candlelight.

This way, March birthstone will provide you a unique evening. Aquamarine gemstone is never inappropriate to wear!