An intriguing colour for a unique piece of jewellery, green gemstones have been used in jewellery for centuries. If you love the colour green, you’ll undoubtedly have a type of green you love most. From deep forest greens, to bluish green tones, to bright sunny greens, the world of gemstones has them all. Here are my 4 favourite green gemstones to use in custom made jewellery.
1. Green Sapphire
While best known for their blue colour variants, Sapphires offer an incredible variety of green hues that make for wonderfully unique jewellery. From deep rich greens, to pastel bluish green ocean tones, to parti colour gems (which feature green alongside one or more other colours within the same gem), there are so many Green Sapphire variations to explore.
Sapphire is also one of strongest green gemstone varieties, making it an excellent option for a green engagement ring. Australia is home to beautiful Green Sapphires, so it’s possible to find a locally sourced gemstone for your custom ring design.
2. Emerald
By far the most famous green gemstone variety, Emerald have been loved in jewellery for centuries. From bright green colours, to bluish green hues, and ‘jardin’ stones with dreamy garden-like scenes with the gem, Emeralds are timelessly elegant.
Best suited for pendants, earrings, and well protected designs in rings, they’re a statement green gemstone that creates beautiful custom jewellery designs.
3. Green Tourmaline
A stunning gemstone variety in many colour shades, Tourmalines offer a wonderful variety of greens. They’re more commonly found in longer rectangular shapes due to the way this gemstone naturally forms, though can also be found in a wide variety of shapes. A particular favourite at the Harlequin studio are vibrant bluish-green hues, that create pieces with a wonderful story.
4. Green Garnet
More commonly associated with the colour red, Garnet actually offers one of the most diverse range of colours in its gemstone family. Due to the way the garnet species forms at a structural level, nuances in Garnet formation leads to a huge range of variations in colour, tone, and characteristics.
Of the greens, two garnet types are the most sought after. Tsavorites are often a bright fresh green, and vibrant in colour even in small sizes, making them perfect as either feature gems or accents in a piece. Demantoid garnets are often a more subdued yellowish green colour, and can feature beautiful “horsetail” inclusions within the gemstone.
Looking to design a piece of jewellery with your very own green gemstone? Book an appointment to explore these beautiful green gemstone varieties.
