25/11/2025
Violet and purple gemstones have long symbolized royalty, power and wisdom. In modern times, they also represent luxury and creativity. Here are the purple gems to know:
- Purple and violet diamonds are among the rarest colored diamonds, with high demand driving their exceptional value.
- Sapphires come in every color of the rainbow except red. Purple sapphires are appreciated for their durability.
- Amethyst is widely available and affordable, though deep, saturated purple stones command higher prices.
- Tanzanite is famous for its vibrant blue to purple color, which is better showcased in larger stones.
- Lavender jadeite, commonly referred to as “Fei Cui”, is a highly prized alternative to green jadeite with demand steadily rising.
- Iolite is a relatively affordable violet gem prized for its strong pleochroism.
- Purple spinel is quite rare and increasingly popular, valued for its deep violet to reddish-purple color.
- Kunzite is popular for its delicate pinkish purple to purplish pink color, though it can fade with prolonged light exposure.
- Garnet occurs in several purple varieties including rhodolite, a type of pyrope-almandine garnet with a purple color component.
- Cuprian tourmaline, also known as copper-bearing tourmaline, can occur in violet to purplish hues and is prized for its vivid saturation and brilliance.
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