The 6 Most Popular Gemstones at Linjer | Linjer Jewelry

From alluring amethysts to eye-catching opals, gemstones are a timeless way to add a touch of natural color or sparkle to your jewelry collection. Whether you’re looking for a gemstone in your favorite hue or a crystal to represent your birthday, there are a plethora of options to choose from!

Learn about six of the most popular gemstones at Linjer, their meaning, properties and more!

1. White Topaz

Known for its diamond-like, sparkly appearance, white topaz is a sleek and neutral stone that is believed to promote awareness. The gemstone has a glassy luster which adds to its shine and beauty, making it a popular choice for jewelry!

• Birthstone Month: April
• Color: Clear, colorless stone
• Mohs Scale Rating: 8
• Symbolizes: Truth and clarity
• White topaz gemstones are found primarily in Brazil

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White Topaz Ring -Ilse	Baguette Ring White Topaz - Charlotte
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April Birthstone Necklace - White Topaz	White Topaz Ring - Lilly
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2. Rose Quartz

Softly pink and dreamy - rose quartz has a hazy, translucent appearance with a romantic flair. As the stone of love and relationships, it’s said that this pink gemstone brings kindness and love to those who wear it.

• Birthstone Month: January or October
• Color: Very light pink stone
• Mohs Scale Rating: 7
• Symbolizes: Love and relationships
• Rose quartz gemstones are primarily found in Brazil, South Africa, and India

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3. Blue Topaz

Found in a range of blues, from pale hues to deep shades, the stunning blue topaz symbolizes emotional clarity and honesty. The perfect stone for Pisces, this March birthstone is said to enhance forgiveness and truth. Swiss Blue Topaz, Sky Blue Topaz and London Blue Topaz are common shades of blue topaz.

• Birthstone Month: March
• Color: Available in light or deep blue
• Mohs Scale Rating: 8
• Symbolizes: Emotional clarity and honesty
• Blue topaz gemstones are primarily found in Brazil, the U.S, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and China

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London Blue Topaz Ring - Ilse	Baguette Ring London Blue Topaz - Charlotte
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March Birthstone Necklace - Swiss Blue Topaz	Blue Topaz Ring - Ellie
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4. Opal

Opals capture rainbow hues when light reflects from tiny silica spheres inside the stone, known as light diffraction. This magical gemstone symbolizes hope and purity.

• Birthstone Month: October
• Color: Opals come in a kaleidoscope of colors - including White, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Purple and more
• White opals with blue and green tones are most often found in jewelry
• Mohs Scale Rating: 5 to 6.5
• Symbolizes: Hope and purity
• Opal gemstones are primarily found in Australia, Mexico, Ethiopia and Indonesia

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5. Peridot

Peridot gemstones are extremely special because they are the only gemstone that comes in one color—green! Known for its distinct chartreuse hue, this vibrant green gemstone brings focus and energy to the wearer—it also symbolizes creativity!

• Birthstone Month: August
• Color: Green to yellowish green
• Mohs Scale Rating: 6.5 to 7
• Symbolizes: Creativity
• Peridot gemstones are primarily found in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, China, and the U.S.

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Baguette Ring Peridot - Charlotte	Peridot Ring - Lilly
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6. Amethyst

Amethyst is a variety of quartz and is the official birthstone of February. It is loved for its vivid lavender hue and is believed to inspire peace, intuition, and serenity.

• Birthstone Month: February
• Color: Light to dark purple
• Mohs Scale Rating: 7
• Symbolizes: Peace and serenity
• Amethyst gemstones are primarily found in South America, North America and Africa

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Amethyst Ring - Ilse	Pear Shaped Ring Amethyst - Martine
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Baguette Ring Amethyst - Charlotte	February Birthstone Necklace - Amethyst
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Popular Gemstones from A-Z

• Agate
• Alexandrite
• Amber
• Amethyst
• Aquamarine
• Beryl
• Citrine
• Coral
• Diamond
• Emerald
• Garnet
• Iolite
• Jadeite
• Lapis
• London Blue Topaz
• Moonstone
• Mother of Pearl
• Onyx
• Opal
• Pearl
• Peridot
• Quartz
• Ruby
• Sapphire
• Spinel
• Swiss Blue Topaz
• Tanzanite
• Topaz
• Turquoise
• White Topaz
• Zircon

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