Basic Gemstone Colors

One of the beautiful things about gemstones is the wide variety of colors nature has given us. Here is a short breakdown of the basic gemstone colors to help in your shopping.Often the easiest way to choose a gem is to choose by color. This way you can match favorite outfits, or choose colors that flatter your eyes, hair, or skin tone. or nail polish.Black: Obsidian, Onyx, Jet Blue: Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise Brown: Agate, Jasper, Tiger Eye Green: Alexandrite, Aventurine, Chrysoprase, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Peridot, Tourmaline Orange: Carnelian Pink: Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline Red: Coral, Garnet, Ruby, Spinel Violet: Amethyst White: Diamond, Moissanite, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, ZirconYellow: Amber, Citrine, Tiger Eye