For the most part, orange-colored precious and semi-precious stones are undeservedly ignored, although recently this color has become fashionable in clothing, accessories, and makeup. It's time to pay attention to this color in jewelry, because it very beautifully sets off both snow-white and tanned skin.
Orange stones
It may seem that there are not so many such minerals, but, in fact, the variety of shades of this color in stones is amazing. If we analyze it, it can be found both in very expensive and rare jewelry stones, and in a segment more accessible to the masses.
In this article we will look at these stones:
- Colored diamonds
- Sapphire
- Citrine
- Topaz
- Spinel
- Zircon
- Opal
- Amber
- Grenades
History and healing power
Historical information about topaz goes back 2 millennia.
In Ancient Egypt, according to legend, the sun god Ra gave the stone a golden color. The name comes from the French "Topace" and the Latin "Topazus", which in turn originates from the Greek "Topazios" - an island in the Red Sea (now Zabargad). At that time, the island's name meant "to seek" in Greek (possibly due to the difficulty of finding the island, which was always shrouded in fog). The Bible also contains mention of this stone.
Topaz has a special purpose - it is used to solve complicated issues and problems. People who want to develop intuition and distinguish truth from lies should wear a topaz amulet. It improves sleep, gives a good mood, treats infertility, helps improve metabolism, and therefore can prolong youth.
Spinel
Spinel is a glassy aluminum magnesium oxide stone that has a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8, making it durable and scratch resistant. Sometimes includes an asterism or star effect (star spinel), and sometimes a cat's eye effect, creating clear, well-formed crystals.
Spinel has been mined for centuries, but for a long time it was mistaken for ruby (pink-red spinel), and all red stones that were obtained from the earth were simply called rubies. It's easy to make a mistake because spinel was found in the same rock formations and geological conditions as ruby and sapphire. Ancient gem traders had no way to differentiate the stones, so they thought these colorful spinels were rubies and sapphires.
The most important deposits are found in Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Tajikistan and Sri Lanka, where the most sought-after specimens, mostly brightly colored, are mined. Spinel is also mined in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nepal, Tanzania, Thailand and the USA.
Wealth of forms
Spinel comes in the form of drops, tears, bulbs, cushions, balls and cabochons. The decorative thin cut on the surface of the stone enhances the glow effect, making them look great in elegant and evening jewelry. Black spinel has an amazing, mysterious depth, brilliant shine and can resemble a black diamond.
Tourmaline
This is a representative of a significant group of jewelry stones with a complex composition. The name comes from the Ceylonese phrase turmala (colored stone). The range of colors in which it occurs makes it unique in the realm of precious stones. Most tourmalines are red, pink, brown or yellow in color due to magnesium, while iron and titanium produce a greenish or blue-black color.
Topaz
Like sapphires, topazes are not always only blue or blue. Golden or sherry topazes are common. They come in shades of yellow - from pale to golden honey, and are also found in the characteristic tones of the wine that gave them their name - sherry or cognac. These are golden brown, pinkish or reddish shades. A beautifully crafted stone in a yellow gold frame is a very beautiful and impressive piece of jewelry that suits both blondes and dark-haired women with brown eyes. Golden topazes are also called imperial topazes.
To whom the stones are suitable according to their zodiac sign and name
A representative of each zodiac sign will be able to choose a suitable red gem for himself:
- Aries - sapphire, carnelian;
- Pisces - coral, citrine;
- Aquarius - amber, opal;
- Taurus - sapphire, agate;
- Gemini - jadeite, carnelian;
- Leo - sapphire, heliodor;
- Cancer - coral, agate;
- Virgo - amber, carnelian;
- Scorpio - hessonite, agate;
- Sagittarius - spinel, opal;
- Capricorn - opal, citrine;
- Libra - pyrope, carnelian.
There is no significant division by name - solar minerals are suitable for everyone without exception.
Amber
The stone of organic origin is the hardened resin of ancient trees. It can be colored in all shades of yellow - from almost white to rich, and is found in orange, reddish, cherry, and brown tones. Rare varieties are black and blue, green amber. This beautiful stone has healing properties, especially having a positive effect on the respiratory system, so it is recommended to wear beads made from raw material. Well, amber jewelry inserts are stylish, eye-catching, eye-catching jewelry that goes in and out of fashion.
Magic properties
The main mission of such stones is to attract luck to the owner, lift spirits, and strengthen the family.
But the meaning of orange is broader; each pebble also helps in its own way:
- Heliodor calms nerves and relieves tension. Able to attract love and make the owner a lucky optimist.
- Pomegranate. Orange stones, unlike red ones, balance the senses and mind. Especially useful for girls. It is a traditional symbol of fidelity and is therefore ideal for couples.
- Opal. The fiery variety makes men more masculine and women more feminine.
- Sapphire. Padparadscha acts as an amulet against love spells and a talisman to attract the attention of the desired person (especially earrings). Strengthens the family hearth and is able to restore trust.
- Cornelian. Makes a person sexually attractive, but not susceptible to unwanted advances. A ring with a stone helps you get pregnant, a bracelet will make you more confident and stronger.
- Simbirtsit relieves tension and helps to remain calm. Helps you concentrate, absorbs radiation from gadgets. The main advantage of esotericism is the huge energy intensity of the stone. He shares it with a person, endowing him with vitality and energy.
- The tiger's eye will strengthen you physically and make the owner of the jewelry a sage, a clairvoyant. Will protect you from recklessness in words and deeds.
- Imperial topaz supports the activity of the right hemisphere of the brain. And this is a direct path to unlocking a person’s creative and business potential.
- Citrine in the form of a pendant is very useful for timid people. They will become more confident and relaxed.
- Amber will help the owner activate extrasensory abilities, make him luckier, and add optimism.
- Jasper resets the negativity accumulated over a lifetime.
Any jewelry with an orange stone will make the owner richer.
Compatible with other minerals in rings, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry
In terms of color, orange gems are not compatible only with blue and blue stones. Combinations of specific types conflict:
- coral – zircon, emerald, topaz, peridot, aventurine, diamond;
- garnet or jasper – onyx, malachite;
- topaz or amber - aquamarine.
Due to the bright color and active energy in jewelry, it is better to use stones of the same shade and type. It is appropriate to complement the gem with green, purple or basic transparent minerals.
There is no need to be afraid of bright orange stones - the amulet will enhance the owner’s energy, protect against negativity and give confidence. In terms of color combination, minerals are universal and fit into any outfit. Opaque examples of muted shades are suitable for a daytime look, and crystals with good reflectivity are suitable for an evening suit.
Fire opals
Pictured: fire opal from Mexico, 8.45 carats
Fire Opal is a beautiful “semi-precious” stone that has a color similar to the flame of fire, ranging from light tones of yellow to rich oranges, reds and browns. Moreover, in the best specimens of this type of opal, an amazing play of color flashes (opalescence) can be observed. Mexico is the birthplace of the most beautiful and expensive orange opals. Mexican opals have varying degrees of transparency. They are processed either as cabochons or as faceted cuts or “free-form” carvings. Fire opals are also found in Ethiopia and Kazakhstan.
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Interesting Facts
Some of the largest examples of spessartine are found in:
- Great Britain (London Geology Museum) - 12 carats.
- USA (Museum of Natural History) - 96 carat stone;
- USA (Smithsonian Institution Museum) - two huge specimens of Brazilian origin weighing 109 and 53.8 carats, and a 40.1 carat American mineral.
30 mineral samples are on display at the Mineralogical Museum named after A.E. Fersman in Moscow.
On the Internet there are references to interior decorations using spessartine, which looks more like a ridiculous joke, given the high cost of the stone.
