In the jewelry trade metals are given classifications with gold and platinum being looked upon as being more precious than silver, though all can be made into very attractive items of jewelry.
In a similar fashion the gemstones frequently used in most items of decorative jewelry are classified in accordance with their worth on a general basis.
Classification of Gemstones.
Precious Gemstones.
- Diamond.
- Emerald.
- Ruby.
- Sapphire.
Secondary Precious Gemstones.
- Alexandrite.
- Opal.
- Paraiba Tourmaline.
- Pearl.
- Tanzanite.
- Demantoid Garnet.
Semi Precious Gemstones.
- Amethyst.
- Andalusite.
- Aquamarine.
- Chrome Diopside.
- Citrine.
- Garnet.
- Heliodor.
- Indicolite (Blue Tourmaline).
- Iolite.
- Kunzite.
- Moldavite.
- Peridot.
- Rubelite (Pink Tourmaline).
- Spessartine.
- Topaz.
- Tourmaline.
- Tsavorite.
Opaque Gemstones.
- Amber.
- Aventurine.
- Carnelian.
- Jade.
- Jasper.
- Labradorite.
- Malachite.
- Onyx.
- Rose Quartz.
- Sunstone.
- Turquoise.
All of the above gemstones may be used in the manufacture of jewelry of some kind or another in necklaces, brooches, bracelets, earrings, and dress rings. Some kinds of gemstone are preferred and are more popular than others depending upon the type of setting, color, shape, size and value.
