What stones are purple?

Dear lovers of purple stones, this selection is for you! Below you can find a video version of this material.

12th place: Charoite

An ornamental stone of a deep lilac hue. The only deposit of charoite in the world is located on the border of Yakutia and the Irkutsk region.

The best Extra grade Charoites cost on average up to $500 in large jewelry pieces.

11th place: Almandin

Almandine is a red-violet garnet, one of the most common gemstones in the world. We have very beautiful almandines found in Karelia.

The cost of almandine on the world market is $50-100 per carat.

10th place: Ametrine

The name of this stone is given in honor of two quartz varieties – amethyst (purple) and citrine (yellow). The cut shows a sharp transition from one color to another.

Ametrine is highly valued and costs 2-3 times more than amethyst.

9th place: Amethyst

The lilac-violet variety of quartz belongs to the 4th order gemstones. Amethyst has good hardness (7.5 Mohs), transparency, bright purple color and affordable price – a favorite of many women. Our deposits are the Middle Urals and the Kola Peninsula.

The best amethysts are Ural. Under artificial light they give an exceptionally beautiful red-violet hue.

8th place: Kunzite

At the beginning of the 20th century, D. Kunz described a crystal, which was then called kunzite.

Kunicite is a jewelry variety of the mineral spodumene. The composition contains manganese, so the purple amulet can be either apricot or bright lilac. The color of the mineral changes depending on the lighting: from the color of dawn to dark purple.

There are deposits of stones in Brazil and California.

American jewelers create a lot of jewelry from kunzite. However, jewelers rarely use kunzite for cutting, as it is difficult to polish and extremely fragile. It should also be remembered that in direct sunlight, kunzite loses its attractive “lilac color”. Interestingly, the mineral can be found in crystals the size of a three-story house, but not of jewelry quality.

Esotericists claim that Kunzite helps to reveal inner harmony, enhances creativity and helps in meditation.

The average price of kunzite on the world market is $1000 per carat.

7th place: Taffeite

Our blog has an article and video about the most expensive and rare stones in the world, in which we talked, including Taffeite. It is named after its discoverer, Count Eduard Taffe.

The Taffeite gemstone is millions of times rarer than diamond. It is found in China and Sri Lanka. Taffeites are quite expensive: the average cost is $4000 per carat.

The color is lilac. Has good hardness (8) on the Mohs scale.

6th place: Alexandrite

Rare and expensive Alexandrite is classified as chrysoberyl. Crystals without color are rarely found, mainly violet and greenish-yellow minerals.

The gem was named in honor of the Tsar of Rus’ Alexander II. There are deposits of stones in the Urals, Africa, Brazil, and Sri Lanka.

Large crystals can only be seen at world auctions. Small specimens weighing up to 1 carat can cost from 500 to 10 thousand dollars.

5th place: Spinel

Many people know ruby-red spinel, but what about lilac? Purple spinel is often called “Oriental amethyst.” It comes to us from Ceylon.

Esotericists attribute healing and magical properties to this mineral. For example, the ability to heal joint pain and attract personal happiness.

The cost of purple spinel averages $500 per carat.

4th place: Tanzanite

This stone has a deep sapphire color, but under artificial light it turns purple. The stone was first discovered in 1966 in northern Tanzania near Kilimanjaro.

Until now, this is the only tanzanite deposit in the world, and it is almost exhausted.

3th place: Sapphire

Lilac sapphires are found in Sri Lanka and Burma. They are highly prized for their rarity. The cost of such sapphires is up to $4000 per carat.

Some lilac sapphires change color from lilac to violet. Sapphires with a violet glow are the most expensive of corundums. They are also called “purple amethysts.”

2nd place: Sugilite

Exotic purple or violet minerals were discovered in the 1940s. The gems were named after the geologist Ken-ichi Suga. The deposit was found on the island of Iwagi in the Japanese archipelago.

Currently, there are deposits in South Africa, Australia, Italy, and Tajikistan.

The property of the mineral is to change its color depending on the angle of illumination. The most expensive stones are light purple in color, with small spots.

Now natural deposits are being depleted, so stone jewelry is expensive.

1st place: Lilac diamond

This stone belongs to natural colored diamonds, the finds of which are extremely small – several hundred per year. Recently, Alrosa Company held an exhibition with 250 of the most beautiful colored diamonds.

The largest of them, an 11-carat cushion-cut lilac diamond, is scheduled to sell for several million dollars.

In jewelry production, a huge number of precious stones are used to decorate various jewelry – from original brooches to luxurious necklaces and earrings. There is a certain gradation of stones into precious, semi-precious and ornamental, but most buyers do not want to understand all this specificity. As a rule, they choose jewelry with jewelry inserts based on their appearance, evaluating the design, the shine of the jewelry setting and, of course, the color of the stone itself.

One of the most unusual solutions are purple gems, which are the golden mean between the riotous energy of red stones and the peaceful calm of blue minerals. These are stones in which the struggle of opposites has united, so they often have certain magical and even healing properties. We’ll tell you why purple stones are so amazing, and also which of them are most often used in the production of jewelry.

What are their features?

Purple and lilac stones are not such a common occurrence in nature, so special attention is paid to each gem. Some specimens can be very expensive, so it is not surprising that in former times only members of the nobility could afford stones of this color. There was also increased attention to them from the clergy, who perceived the purple color as a reflection of the purity of the soul and the sincerity of thoughts.

The special shade of such gems, as a rule, appears due to the presence of manganese in the composition. The higher its content, the more saturated the purple color will be. The composition may also contain impurities of vanadium, iron and other elements. Some representatives of this category of minerals, such as amethyst, can fade in the sun, so you need to be especially careful with them and avoid exposure to sunlight.

We have compiled for you a list of the main precious and semi-precious purple stones, which are most actively used in jewelry production. Among them there are both common minerals that you have probably heard about, and quite rare specimens that can be very expensive.

Amethyst

This is perhaps the most famous purple-hued stone, which is used in the manufacture of rings, bracelets and other jewelry. This is a variety of quartz that can have very light or rich shades of lilac, purple and bluish.

The mineral has sufficient hardness – 7,5 points on the Mohs scale. The main countries that supply amethysts to the world market are Brazil and Uruguay. In Russia, they are mined in the Middle Urals and the Kola Peninsula, and it is the Ural gems that are especially valuable because of their rich red-violet hue.

Amethyst personifies purity of thoughts and high moral values. Jewelry with this mineral is best worn by those who want to achieve harmony with themselves, as well as with the world around them.

Alexandrite

It is a first order gemstone that comes in various shades including purple. The main feature of this mineral is the effect of pleochroism, i.e. it can change its color depending on the lighting. During the day it is a stone with various shades of green, and under artificial light it acquires purple, pink-raspberry and violet colors.

There is an opinion that alexandrite can have a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, improve the functioning of brain structures and normalize sleep. Jewelry with this stone can help people during periods of increased psycho-emotional stress, so it can be considered a talisman.

Almandine

This is one of the most valuable varieties of garnet, which has increased hardness, slightly inferior to sapphire in this indicator. Almandine is mined in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Australia and Finland. There are smaller deposits in the USA, Tanzania, Brazil, India and other countries.

Like the pomegranate, it symbolizes passion, but it is not a destructive, but a calm feeling. This means that only positive energy emanates from him.

This stone has certain magical and healing properties:

• It is a stone of passion, so it has a positive effect on a person’s sex life. It increases libido and also helps fight sexual dysfunction.
• Lithotherapists claim that it has a positive effect on the functioning of many internal organs, including the liver, heart and pancreas. It is also used in the treatment of wounds and skin diseases.
• The stone is also considered a good amulet during long trips and travels.

Sapphire

Stones of a lilac hue are very rare, so they have increased value. The main deposits are Sri Lanka and Myanmar (formerly Burma).

Some specimens are capable of changing color under different lighting conditions, acquiring a rich purple hue when illuminated by an incandescent lamp. During the day, their main shade is dark blue.

This stone is associated with decency and kindness. Jewelry with the mineral can be worn by children, as well as by overly emotional and unrestrained people, because it helps them fight outbursts of anger.

Tanzanite

This is a relatively young mineral that began to be mined in Tanzania only in 1967. Outwardly, it is similar to purple sapphire, but they differ in their properties. The color of the gem is lilac or dark purple, and it has an alexandrite effect, i.e. in daylight it turns blue, and in artificial light it turns purple.

It also has certain magical and healing properties. In particular, it can give its owner inspiration that will help him cope with various troubles in life, as well as put things in order at work. Lithotherapists believe that it helps with eye diseases, skin diseases and back pain.

Kunzite

This mineral was discovered only at the beginning of the 20th century and was named after its natural scientist, George Kunz.

Not all types of minerals that are mined in nature are used in jewelry. As a rule, stones that are mined in the following countries are used in the manufacture of jewelry:

• Afghanistan.
• Бразилия.
• Pakistan.
• Madagascar.
• USA.

This mineral is quite fragile, so not all specimens are suitable for cutting. Moreover, the cutting process itself requires professionalism on the part of the master. Jewelry with this stone is especially popular in the USA, where their cost can be very high.

If you wear this mineral constantly, you can become calmer and achieve harmony both with yourself and with other people. It is also capable of enhancing the positive qualities that a person has, helping him become a better person.

Lithotherapists note a positive effect on the body. Kunzite helps to get rid of problems with sleep and apathy, as well as to recover faster after surgery.

Spinel

Spinel comes in a variety of colors, including varying shades of red, ranging from purple to almost black. Typically, lilac and violet spinel is mined in Vietnam and Sri Lanka. It can be very expensive – up to several thousand dollars per carat.

Spinel can have a beneficial effect on health, helping to cope with inflammatory processes, as well as various infectious diseases. This mineral can bring good luck to the owner in business, so it can become an excellent amulet.

Main properties of purple stones

Natural purple stones, regardless of their type, have a certain set of properties:

• This is a source of additional energy. Most gems can positively influence a person’s psycho-emotional state, literally “charging” him with energy.
• Positive effect on the nervous system. They have a calming effect on a person, helping him achieve inner harmony. Considering that stress is one of the main causes of many diseases, purple stones can be considered truly healing. But if a person has serious health problems, then it is better not to rely on lithotherapy and consult a doctor immediately.
• Reduced aggressiveness. Minerals can reduce a person’s aggressive emotionality, so they will be especially useful for hot-tempered individuals.
• Positive impact on creative skills. These gems can inspire a person to engage in creativity, and if he already initially has creative skills, then the stones are ways to strengthen them.

The best way to feel their positive energy is to purchase jewelry with these minerals. The online store “Diamonds are Forever” has a large selection of premium products from leading Russian brands. Pay attention to the collection of earrings with amethyst, which are made in white, red and yellow gold. No less exquisite are necklaces with magnificent sapphires, which are made by the best Russian craftsmen. The choice is truly huge, so you can consult with our staff who will help you choose jewelry for a special occasion.