Wonderful things Wednesday - Holiday gift guide: Precious & Semi-precious stones

We all love jewelry. Jewelry has been worn by humans since prehistoric times. Beautiful stones were taken from nature, then cut, polished and used to enhance a lovely metal necklace or a ring.

Since ancient Greeks people started to divide stones for precious and semi-precious. In modern classification, the precious stones are diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. A large amount of the stones are in the other part, semi-precious. The most important in this group are: amethyst, lapis-lazuli, turquoise, aquamarine, topaz, moonstone, peridot, opal, tourmaline, zircon, chrysoberyl and alexandrite. These classifications are based mostly on demand and value of the stones in a commercial world.

The world of gems is colorful and intriguing and everyone chooses a right stone to suit his own style and personality. Jewelry pieces with a nice stone can be a lovely thoughtful gift for the people you love!

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1. Citrine Garnet Ruby artisan pin-up coiled necklace in 14K gold filled – Darlene by Arctida
2. Agate and sterling silver necklace Just Peachy by BlueberryCream
3. Necklace earrings malachite brass green antique set by Allmadewithlove
4. Rhodonite Earrings by AroundBeads



1. Turquoise chandelier earrings by FlowersbyIrene
2. Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Earrings by Lirigal
3. Turquoise blue hoop earrings by TonyaUtkina
4. Natural Opal Sterling Silver Ring by LvoffStudio


1. Blue agate necklace by Beautyland
2. Wire Wrapped Amethyst and Sterling Silver Bracelet with Textured Rings by NeroliHandmade
3. Ripe Grape Tourmaline on Sterling Silver Necklace by VIKukA
4. Simple Earrings Amethyst Argentium Sterling Silver by Daimblond

Mysterious Opal

The mineral of the month for October is Opal. This mysterious and unique stone has attracted people since ancient times. The word opal comes from the Latin word “opalus”, meaning “precious stone”.

The gem’s color can vary from red, green, yellow, blue, black, milky white or even have a bright green spectrum with a dark-red middle section.This stone is inviting you with its mystery. If you are an honorable and caring person, Opal will bring you success and fidelity. It is a symbol of happiness, hope and love. The gem will make you more confident and will help with friendships.

The magic of the stone is been known for centuries. It has been used as an amulet for black magic, evil eye and tricks of fortune in almost every country. It is very important to choose the right color for your personality.


The black opal can hurt weak minded people by increasing their greed. The light color opal makes its owners’ spirit stronger and gives them a sense of calmness. It brings harmony into their lives. This beautiful mineral is a talisman for a talented person or a practicing magician.


If you consider yourself a person who deserves this stone, this beautiful Opal collection is for you!

By BeautyLand