Blue stones: types, application and care

There is no more pleasing shade for the eye than a calm blue. It reminds of a gentle sea, of a clear sky, looking into which one wants to dream. Blue stones of natural and artificial origin always refresh, give a feeling of lightness and tranquility. They are versatile and suitable for everyone. But each species has exceptional properties.

The variety is striking: turquoise, aquamarine, agate, sapphire, topaz, zircon, moonstone ... Probably, every person can choose for himself exactly that color and type that he will fall in love with once and for all.

You can choose a bright turquoise stone with a dense color, or look for a transparent tourmaline for yourself. Be guided by taste, the occasion for which you are choosing a decoration, or other principles, for example, your zodiac sign. Depending on it, the stone will reveal the following possibilities.

• Scorpions, Pisces and Cancers blue stones will bring inspiration and help bring your psychological state back to normal, which is often a difficult task for these signs.
• Gemini, Libra and Aquarius stones will help you concentrate on self-development. Also, blue stones contribute to creating the right mood. In general, they have a calming effect on all signs, but this category in particular.
• Lvov, Sagittarius and Aries, which are often overwhelmed by emotions, blue stones pacify, allow you to relax, calm down, feel in harmony with yourself and the world around you.
• Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo minerals of delicate shades will help you become more successful in business and establish contact with people.

Blue-tinted minerals fall into three categories: precious, semi-precious, and ornamental. Here is a description of some of them.

• Aquamarine. Translucent and dense. In the classic color it looks blue, in rare cases you can find stones with a greenish tint, like a sea wave. It is not for nothing that the name aquamarine means "sea water" when translated from Latin.

After cutting, some people compare it to frozen pieces of ice, it looks so clean and cold. The nice thing is that jewelry made from it can be found in different styles, from pompous festive to stylish minimalistic. You can pick up a piece of jewelry for every day and for a special occasion.

• Sapphire. The deep noble blue hue of this stone is very attractive. An old Persian legend says that our planet is located on a giant sapphire, and the sky is its reflection, and, looking at its incredible shades, it is easy to believe in the parable.

For everyday use, it will most likely not work only if it is part of a very neat piece of jewelry, but for festive occasions, sapphire is an excellent choice. Complement any look and highlight the beauty of the most sophisticated outfit.

• Corundum. It differs in that it is the hardest mineral after diamond. It is mainly found in a blue or red hue, but occasionally orange or yellowish specimens come across. It is believed that corundum has a positive effect on the nervous system, helps to relieve depression and wards off insomnia, warding off nightmares. But the main thing is that it is an incredibly effective and valuable mineral.

• Spinel. The mineral is often confused with sapphire because of its rich, bright blue color. Like sapphire, spinels have different shades, such as red, pink or yellow. In ancient times, spinel was often used for religious rites and ceremonies, and now it is used to create exclusive jewelry. This is one of the most expensive stones.

• Topaz. It differs from others in its rare polychrome color. In addition to pure samples, you can find topaz, which combine a rich range of colors, ranging from pink to deep red or even brown. In general, it is distinguished by its transparency and shine.

• Zircon. In its natural environment, it does not occur in a blue tint. Its natural colors are brown, red, gray-blue or green. Zircon acquires its crystal-clear blue color after high temperature effects.

• Larimar. It has a very beautiful hue associated with the color of the sky. In the niche of stones and minerals, it can be called a beginner, because it was discovered only in the second half of the 20th century, but because of the interesting color of the light blue stone, many people liked it.

• Blue tourmaline. The controversy around him does not subside. Craftsmen still do not know exactly what kind of stones it should be attributed to (precious or semi-precious). In its composition, this natural formation contains gold and copper and has a very interesting neon glow.

• Chalcedony. It has a pleasant saturated, but at the same time pale blue hue. Its texture has a high density, there is practically no transparency. It is characterized by a noble matte sheen and heterogeneity.When cutting, chalcedony is often made spherical and framed in silver, so it is classified as an affordable jewelry.

• Turquoise. Of course, this incredibly beautiful stone should have been in the first place on this list. It is a matte gem in azure shade with a pleasant texture. A wide variety of jewelry is made from it, the shape can be almost any.

• Apatite. Translated from the Greek language, it is called "the stone of deception", there is no mystical background in this, it was simply often used to imitate precious stones. Due to the large amount of impurities, apatite shines incredibly after cutting and has a very attractive clarity.

• Lapis lazuli. It has a very dense texture and rich color. Despite the fact that it belongs to the category of budget options, decorations with its use are more suitable for evening and festive occasions.

• common options are earrings, rings and pendants. Bracelets, beads, necklaces, brooches, hairpins look beautiful and elegant.

Some stones look great in a frame of gold, others - silver. With sapphires, aquamarines and topazes, incredibly exquisite jewelry works can be found. Jewelry with ornamental stones can be found in combination with various metals, as well as leather, plastic or glass. There are no restrictions, it all depends on the imagination and skills of the master who took on this work.

There are no restrictions. Feel free to choose these shades to match any style of clothing, from the everyday urban look to the evening dress. The stones are suitable for different ages. Even a little girl can be presented with a neat bracelet, earrings or a ring made of ornamental stone, and the jewelry will look harmonious.

If you follow simple recommendations, jewelry with stones will last a long time and will not lose their original appearance.

• Be sure to remove jewelry in contact with water or cleaning agents. Remember, you can damage not only the mineral, but also the frame.
• Jewelry should be removed if you have to work with chemicals and reagents.
• You need to store the stones in a separate closed box or soft bag so that the jewelry does not get scratched.
• If the stone gets dirty and cloudy, wash it with soap and water using a soft sponge or cloth. But first you can try rubbing it with a dry soft cloth.
• It is recommended to remove jewelry before applying makeup. Foundations, powders, shadows - all these can very easily and quickly stain jewelry, especially rings.
• When going on a visit or an important event, wear jewelry last. When you come home, take them off right away.
• Before going to bed, all jewelry must be taken off so as not to damage them or harm yourself.

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