Blue stones: types, application and care

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

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

You can choose a bright turquoise stone with a dense color or find a transparent tourmaline for yourself. Be guided by taste, an event for which you choose jewelry, 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 not an easy task for these signs.
• Gemini, Libra and Aquarius stones will help to concentrate on self-development. Blue stones also contribute to creating the right mood. In general, they have a calming effect on all signs, but on this category in particular.
• Lviv, Sagittarius and Arieswhich emotions often overwhelm, 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 to become more successful in business and establish contact with people.

Minerals of blue shades are divided 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. Not for nothing translated from Latin the name aquamarine means "sea water".

After cutting, some compare it with frozen ice, so clean and cold it looks. The nice thing is that jewelry from it can be found in different styles, from pompous-festive to stylish minimalistic. You can pick up jewelry for every day, and for a solemn event.

• Sapphire. The deep noble blue tint of this stone is very attractive. An ancient 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.

It is most likely not suitable for everyday use only if it is part of a very neat piece of jewelry, but sapphire is an excellent choice for special occasions. It will complement any image and emphasize the beauty of the most sophisticated outfit.

• Corundum. It is distinguished by the fact that it is the hardest mineral after diamond. Mostly it is found in blue or red, but occasionally orange or yellowish specimens come across. It is believed that corundum has a positive effect on the nervous system, helps get rid of depression and protects from insomnia, driving away nightmares. But the main thing is that it is an incredibly effective and valuable mineral.

• Spinel. The mineral is often confused with sapphire due to the rich bright blue color. Like sapphire, spinels are characterized by different shades, for example, red, pink or yellow. In ancient times, spinel was often used for religious ceremonies 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 rare polychrome coloration. In addition to pure samples, you can find topazes that combine a rich color scheme, from pink to rich red or even brown. In general, it is characterized by transparency and brilliance.

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

• Larimar It has a very beautiful shade, which is 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 its interesting color, many people liked the light blue stone.

• Blue tourmaline. Around him, disputes do not subside. Masters still do not know exactly what type of stones it belongs to (precious or semiprecious). 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 a gentle blue hue. Its texture has a high density, transparency is practically absent. Noble matte luster and heterogeneity are inherent in it. When cutting, chalcedony is often made spherical and framed in silver, so it is classified as accessible jewelry.

• Turquoise. Of course, this stone of incredible beauty should be in the first place of this list. This is a matte gem of a shade of blue with a pleasant texture. A variety of jewelry is made from it, the shape can be almost any.

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

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

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

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

There are no restrictions. Feel free to choose these shades for any style of clothing, from the everyday urban look to the evening toilet. 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 guidelines, jewelry with stones will last a long time and will not lose their original appearance.

• Be sure to remove jewelry in contact with water and cleaning products. Remember, you can damage not only the mineral, but also the frame.
• Jewelry should be removed if you have to work with chemical materials and reagents.
• Stones need to be stored in a separate closed box or soft bag so that jewelry is not scratched.
• If the stone gets dirty and becomes unclean, wash it with water and ordinary soap, using a soft sponge or cloth. But first, you can try to wipe it with a dry soft cloth.
• It is recommended to remove jewelry before applying makeup. Foundation, powder, shadows - all this can very easily and quickly contaminate jewelry, especially rings.
• When you are going to visit or to an important event, wear jewelry last. When you come home, take them off immediately.
• Before going to bed, all jewelry must be removed so as not to damage them and not harm themselves.

About the blue stone - aquamarine, see the next video.