Blue stones: types, application and care

For the eye there are no more pleasant shades 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 are always refreshing, 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, every person can choose for himself exactly the color and type that he will fall in love with once and for all.

You can choose a bright turquoise stone with dense color or find transparent tourmaline for yourself. Be guided by taste, an event for which you choose a piece of jewelry, or other principles, for example, your zodiac sign. Depending on it, the stone will reveal the following possibilities.

• Scorpios, Pisces and Cancers Blue stones will bring inspiration and help to 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. Also, blue stones contribute to creating the right mood. In general, they have a calming effect on all signs, but on this category in particular.
• Lviv, Streltsov and Arieswhich are often overwhelmed with emotions, blue stones pacify, allow you to relax, calm down, feel in harmony with yourself and the world around you.
• Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo gentle minerals will help you become more successful in business and make contact with people.

Minerals of blue shades are divided into three categories: precious, semi-precious and semi-precious. Here is a description of some of them.

• Aquamarine. Translucent and tight. In the classic color looks blue, in rare cases, you can find stones with a greenish tint, like the sea wave. No wonder that in translation from Latin the name aquamarine means “sea water”.

After cutting, some compare it with frozen ice, so clean and cold it looks. It is nice that the decorations from it can be found in different styles, from the pompous and festive to the stylish minimalist. You can choose a decoration for every day, and for a solemn event.

• Sapphire. The deep noble blue tint of this stone is very attractive. In the ancient Persian tradition it is said 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 a parable.

For everyday use, it is most likely not suitable only if it is part of a very neat piece of jewelry, but for ceremonial exits, sapphire is an excellent choice. Will add any image and will emphasize beauty of the most refined dress.

• Corundum. It differs in that it is the hardest mineral after diamond. It is mainly found in blue or red, but occasionally there are orange or yellowish specimens.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 most importantly, it is an incredibly showy and valuable mineral.

• Spinel. The mineral is often confused with sapphire because of its 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. Differs from other rare polychrome coloring. In addition to pure samples, you can find topazes, which combine a rich color range, starting with pink and ending with a rich red or even brown tone. In general, it is transparent and brilliant.

• Zircon. In the natural environment, it is not found in the blue shade. Its natural colors are brown, red, blue-gray or green. 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 novice, because it was discovered only in the second half of the 20th century, but because of the interesting color, the light blue stone was liked by many.

• Blue tourmaline The controversy does not abate around him. The masters still do not know exactly what kind of stones it belongs to (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 rich, but at the same time pale blue shade. Its texture has a high density, almost no transparency. It has a noble matte sheen and heterogeneity. When cut, chalcedony is often spherical and framed in silver, so it is classified as accessible jewelry.

• Turquoise. Of course, this incredibly beautiful stone should have come first in this list. This is a matte shade of azure with a pleasant texture. From it make the most diverse decorations, the form 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 is just used to imitate precious stones. 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, decorations with its use are more suitable for evening and ceremonial exits.

• Common options are earrings, rings and pendants. Bracelets, beads, necklaces, brooches, hairpins look beautifully and elegantly.

Some stones look great framed in gold, others look silver. With sapphires, aquamarines and topaz there are incredibly exquisite jewelry. Costume 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 fantasy and skills of the master who took up this work.

There are no restrictions.Freely choose these shades for any style of clothing, starting from the everyday urban look and ending with the evening dress. Stones are suitable for different ages. Even a little girl can be presented with a neat bracelet, earrings or a small stone ring, 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, with cleaning agents. Remember, you can damage not only the mineral, but also the rim.
• You should remove jewelry if you have to work with chemical materials and reagents.
• You need to store the stones in a separate sealed box or a soft bag, so that the decorations are not scratched.
• If the stone gets dirty and becomes cloudy, wash it with water and regular 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. Tonal foundations, powder, shadows - all this can very easily and quickly contaminate jewelry, especially rings.
• Going to visit or at an important event, wear jewelry last. Coming home, take them off immediately.
• Before going to bed, all decorations must be removed in order not to damage them and not to harm themselves.

On the blue stone - aquamarine, see the following video.