Gemstones have had a significant cultural impact for millennia and have been integrated into traditional fine jewellery and spiritual symbolism. Their physical characteristics and natural beauty lead cultures to believe that these gems possess metaphysical properties that heal and provide a variety of energies.
Below we have compiled a list of Midas Jewellery’s suite of gemstones along with their properties and benefits.
Amethyst
Also known as Purple Quartz, this gemstone has been a symbol of calm and clarity ever since its origins in Ancient Greece and was used as a protector from intoxication and promoter of sobriety. Amethyst comes in a variety of hues that range from lavender, to violet, to deep purple. The gemstone was also used in Ancient Egypt to create a carved portrait also known as an intaglio. Amethyst is believed to be ideal for seeking peace of mind and overcoming compulsions and addictions.
Mida’s Oval Shaped Amethyst Pendant with Diamond Halo is the perfect talisman that symbolises the promotion of sobriety, balance and the emission of tranquility and soothing energy to all aspects of your life. Click the link to learn more about this necklace: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/oval-shaped-amethyst-pendant-with-diamond-halo?_pos=6&_sid=c60767fc5&_ss=r
Aquamarine
The etymology of Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua meaning water and marina meaning of the sea. This pale blue-green variety hails from the beryl family of minerals and was used in many ancient traditions from China to Greece and the Sumerian civilisation. This stone is relatively common due to its abundance in mines around the internationally and is prized for its ability to appear almost invisible under water. Aquamarine was widely used by sailors for protection against the dangers of the sea and has been thought to promote harmony, communication, mental clarity and soothe emotional turmoil in the wearer’s life.
Midas’ Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Ring is a wonderful addition to your collection for its stunning ocean-like beauty while symbolizing energies that help to guide you through tricky periods in your life. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/white-gold-oval-aquamarine-ring-1?_pos=3&_sid=b077538d9&_ss=r
Australian South Sea Pearl
These prized pearls are found in the North of Australia in the South Sea. Renowned for their size and beauty, the Australian South Sea Pearl is a highly sought after symbol of purity, elegance and new beginnings. This means that not only are they a lovely piece to have in your collection, but they are also believed to make you feel at ease, manifest spiritual healing and promote growth through their calming properties.
Midas’ South Sea Elegance Drop Necklace is a show-stopping piece that turns heads for its luxurious simplicity and invigorating energy. With properties that are thought to promote serenity, a new chapter and sophistication, its no wonder Australian South Sea Pearls are a favourite for brides on their special day. Click the link to learn more about this necklace: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/elegance-embodied-in-a-timeless-drop-necklace?_pos=46&_sid=20ba23709&_ss=r
Blue Sapphire
Sapphires are commonly found in blue and are one of the two types of the minerals in the corundum variety. Sapphires were discovered during Roman times and have historically been prized in Asian and European cultures. This structurally hard gem fittingly represents truth, wisdom, inspiration, clarity and is often used to enhance self expression and spiritual insight. Blue Sapphires are believed to offer wearers comfort when making tough decisions in life and are great to provide you with support and glamour through these times.
Midas’ Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Tennis Bracelet is a unique take on the classic tennis bracelet by incorporating Blue Sapphire gems in each link which symbolise the spiritual intuition to help guide you through your life. Click the link to learn more about this tennis bracelet: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/royal-blue-sapphire-tennis-bracelet?_pos=4&_sid=399392635&_ss=r
Diamond
This is the single most popular gemstone in the world which is synonymous with engagement rings and marriage. Diamonds are widely known as the epitome of luxury and it's no wonder why with their eye-catching scintillation and versatility. The earliest diamonds were discovered in India where their stunning brilliance quickly led them to become a powerful symbol of love, romance and commitment.
Midas’ Round Brilliant Cut Shared Claw Huggie Earrings feature brilliant cut diamonds encrusted around huggie earrings that capture light from all angles, producing a radiant sparkle. This design adds a luxurious addition to a simple huggie concept. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/round-brilliant-diamond-rose-gold-huggies
Emerald
Part of the beryl variety, Emeralds were historically mined in Ancient Egypt, where the excavation of these exquisite gems swiftly became industrialised by the Roman and Byzantine empires for good reason. This green gemstone symbolises love, romance and trust, thought to carry energies that reinvigorate the loss of passion in relationships by bringing in newfound enthusiasm and energy.
Midas’ Princess Cut Emerald and Diamond Pavé Ring is a beautiful and highly suitable gift which symbolises relationship success making it a great gift for a loved one or to enrich your own romantic life. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/princess-emerald-and-diamond-band?_pos=7&_sid=847bf87fd&_ss=r
Kunzite
Named after the father of gemology, George Frederick Kunz, this gemstone ranges from pink to lilac and is a variety of the Spodumene mineral family. This vibrant stone was discovered by Kunz in 1902 and has since been believed to clear emotional blockages which weaken the connection between your feelings and your heart. Along with clearing these detrimental blockages, Kunzite has been thought to simultaneously cultivate love, kindness and positive energies to flourish in the wearer’s life.
Midas’ Kunzite Diamond Pavé Halo Ring is a stunning ring to contrast with other pieces or to stack with complementing styles and colours. Its association with emotional connection and balance makes it a perfect piece to add to your own collection or as a gift to a special someone. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/pink-morganite-and-diamond-pave-halo-ring?_pos=1&_sid=fa6ea6df5&_ss=r
Morganite
Prolific financier JP Morgan, was also an avid gem collector. He was chosen as the name-sake for this orange or pink variety of the beryl mineral family. This gemstone was discovered in 1910 and much like Kunzite, it is also believed to carry healing powers that repair emotional wounds allowing more love, peace and compassion to be manifested in its place.
Midas’ Oval Morganite with Round Diamond Halo Studs are great showcase pieces that add a touch of class to your outfit. The pieces are composed with orange Morganite stones inlaid in rose gold and are surrounded by a halo of diamond stones. This is a wonderful choice if you are looking for jewellery that inspires you to bring your emotional health back into focus. Click the link to learn more about these earrings: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/oval-morganite-with-round-diamond-halo-studs?_pos=5&_sid=6f960b66f&_ss=r
Peridot
This gemstone is believed to champion protective energies to the wearer and this quality has been prized since the earliest civilisations. Peridot is a green variety of the olivine mineral variety and has been used for millennia for its belief to protect against negativity, fears and anxiety. There is a superstition that aligns this gemstone as the carrier of ‘inner radiance’ which fills every aspect of the wearer’s life.
Midas’ Trillion Cut Peridot and Diamond Pavé Ring features a Peridot gemstone with a radiant green hue which symbolises the promotion of the ‘inner radiance’ ideal for growth, openness and understanding in relationships. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/diamond-and-peridot-trillion-shape-dress-ring?_pos=1&_sid=a045c4d51&_ss=r#
Pink Sapphire
Pink Sapphire is believed to provide the mental clarity to make the right choice when faced with difficult decisions to make. This gemstone is believed to promote love, happiness, inspiration and wisdom.
Midas’ Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings feature luxurious pink sapphires designed with vintage charm, encrusted with a halo of diamonds. Click the link to learn more about these earrings: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/diamond-and-pink-sapphire-oval-drop-earrings?_pos=1&_psq=pink+sapp&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Rose Quartz
This gemstone has been historically valued as a healer of the heart and promoter of love and harmony in relationships. Rose Quartz was discovered 7000 years ago in the ancient civilisation of Mesopotamia, and has been widely used ever since as a powerful symbol of unconditional love.
Midas’ Pear Cut Amethyst and Rose Quartz Drop Earrings showcase a balanced pairing between the stunning Amethyst gems encrusted above gently translucent Rose Quartz drops which are perfect accessories that exude opulence and sophisticated style. Click the link to learn more about these earrings: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/elegant-amethyst-and-pink-quartz-drop-earrings?_pos=1&_psq=rose+quar&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Rubellite
A member of the elbaite mineral family, Rubellite, also known as red or pink tourmaline is a stunning gem that is often mistaken for Ruby for its luxurious and deep colour quality. Rubellite is believed to contain healing energies that emit love and positivity while protecting the wearer from fear and negativity.
Midas’ Pear Rubellite and Diamond Drop Earrings is a sensational showpiece that features large Rubellite stones held in by rose gold prongs, accompanied by diamonds that complement and add to the red gemstone’s shine. Click the link to learn more about these earrings: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/pear-rubellite-and-diamond-drop-earrings?_pos=1&_psq=rubellite&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Ruby
Unsurprisingly, fine quality Rubies are among the priciest gems on the market which make them one of the one of the most popular gemstones in the world. Rubies are part of the corundum family of minerals and range in colour from pink to red. This gemstone is believed to protect its wearers from misfortune and bad health and is a symbol of love, vitality and courage.
Midas’ Oval Cut Ruby with Starburst Diamond Halo Ring features a regal design that showcases the beautiful Ruby by surrounding it with a dazzling diamond starburst halo making it the perfect gift representing the strengthening of relationships. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/oval-ruby-halo-ring?_pos=6&_psq=ruby&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Tahitian Pearl
Tahitian pearls are an extremely rare gem that represents love commonly featured in traditional French Polynesian love stories. This black pearl is known for its rarity and beauty and is believed in Chinese tradition to symbolise wisdom and prosperity containing protective energies. The gem is thought to ward off evil spirits as its shape and colour resembles the eye of a Chinese Dragon.
Midas’ Elegance in Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Design comprises of Tahitian pearls on an 18 carat white gold chain accompanied by diamond encrusted circular accents. This piece shows off these rare pearls through its contemporarily stylish design. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/elegance-in-tahitian-pearl-and-diamond-design?_pos=3&_psq=tahitian+pearl&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Tanzanite
Originally discovered in Tanzania in 1967, Tanzanite is a rich blue gemstone that comes from the zoisite mineral family. Since its discovery, Tanzanite has become one of the most popular gemstones in the world because of its deep blue ‘Sapphire’ like quality. This gemstone is believed to promote personal growth, transformation, spiritual awakening and are known as a ‘stone of change’, frequently used to support new phases in the wearer’s life guiding individual development.
Midas’ Pear Cut Tanzanite and Double Halo Diamond Ring is a standout piece that is everything you would want from a luxury jewellery piece. The ring is encrusted with sparkling diamond accents and a regal design making it a hallmark of beautifully sophisticated elegance. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/amethyst-teardrop-ring-copy?_pos=1&_psq=tanzani&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Topaz
Referenced in the Bible and Ancient Egyptian texts, this gemstone has been widely used around the world and it has been commonly associated with focus, strength and fidelity. Naturally occurring Topaz is colourless that sometimes contain impurities of golden brown, yellow orange or pale blue, however the vibrant colour varieties that we know and love today are achieved by heat treatments and other forms of processing.
Midas’ Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Pavé Halo Ring features a Swiss blue cushion cut Topaz stone on a halo of encrusted diamonds perfect for occasions where you just need that extra level of class and glamour. Click the link to learn more about this ring: https://midasjewellery.com.au/products/diamond-and-cushion-shape-blue-topaz-dress-ring?_pos=1&_psq=topaz&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Conclusion
Each of these gemstones symbolise a unique combination of energies that range from love, healing and protection, to clarity and wisdom. Midas Jewellery offers a wide range of high quality gemstones for any occasion featuring a variety of properties to suit your needs. Choose the one that resonates most with you and embrace its power today at Midas Jewellery.
