Colored Gemstone Jewelry for the Holidays
Add a splash of color to your life!
With the holidays just around the corner, we think that it is the perfect time to add a splash of color to your life, with this fresh collection of colored gem jewelry from Brian Gavin. Priced at right around $400 these cushion cabochon shape garnet earrings set in 14k rose gold are not only breathtaking, but affordable at the same time! And of course, they are also available in 14k white or yellow gold. We have similar designs available in Amethyst (purple), Blue Topaz (light blue) and Morganite, along with a host of other colored gem jewelry like earrings, rings, and pendants which make stunning gifts!
What is the colored gem Morganite?
Most people have heard of the more common colored gems, such as amethyst, blue topaz, garnet, and peridot, but few people have heard of Morganite, which presents you with a unique opportunity to present her with a colored gem that few people have heard about. And the best part is that Morganite looks incredibly beautiful! The cushion, cabochon shaped Morganite set in this 14k rose gold ring by Brian Gavin, has a light pinkish-peach color, while other Morganite specimens might be more lilac, or light lavender in hue. Morganite is part of the beryl family, like emerald and aqua marine. Prior to 1911, it was simply known as Pink Beryl, but was changed to Morganite in honor of gem collector John Pierpont Morgan.
Pure beryl is colorless, however foreign elements such as iron, manganese, chrome or vanadium are often present, and cause the color to change. In the case of Morganite, the presence of manganese turns this colorless gemstone into a beautiful shade of light pink or lavender.
The primary sources for Morganite today are found in Afghanistan, Brazil, California, and Madagascar. The gem scores 7.5 to 8.0 on the Moh’s hardness scale, which makes it excellent to be worn in rings since it tends to be more durable and can withstand the tests of time.
The Stunning Depth of Blue Topaz:
This cabochon cushion cut blue topaz pendant by Brian Gavin features a 7 mm center stone that is accented by a bezelled border and a few diamonds that add to the sparkle factor of this beautiful pendant. Now I don’t know whether you’ve noticed, but all of the examples that I’ve provided on this page compliment each other. The warm shades and soft pastel colors featured in this collection of colored gem jewelry by Brian Gavin are all meant to be worn together, you can create sets of matching color, or mix and match pieces to create a look that is uniquely personal and which reflects your own sense of style.
We’ve even got a silver bracelet adorned with cabochon shaped smoky quartz that is to die for! It tops out the price range of the pieces featured in this collection of colored gem jewelry, right around eight hundred dollars, making this one of the most affordable collections of colored gems that you can present as gifts this year. Be sure to order early, supply is limited and the holiday season is fast upon us!
