Pink Birthstones
I am often asked what birthstone is pink? Well, the answer is many, and I hope this answer pleasantly surprises you.
Pink or rose is a beautiful and desirable color meaning romance and charm. Pink birthstones are particularly attractive and no wonder they are in high demand. Here is the list of at least a dozen of rose birthstones.
Ruby and Sapphire
Often when someone tries to think about what birthstone is pink, the first gem that comes to mind is ruby. There is a big debate about ruby color, and in the United States for the gem to be called a ruby it has to be a corundum of a certain red color range. Corundums of other hues are called sapphires and pink sapphire has a special name - padparadscha. It is a rare and very expensive gem.Tourmaline
Pink tourmaline was considered to be lucky for artists, writers, musicians, and actors. Notably, this gemstone can be multicolored, let’s say it can be pink and green and will be called ‘watermelon tourmaline’.Spinel
Spinel is another pink birthstone and is one of the latest additions to the birthstone list.Beryl
Pink beryl was often called morganite. Some jewelers attempted to call it ‘pink emerald’ but Federal Trade Commission banned it.
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5. Garnet
Garnet that occurs in rose color is called rhodolite. The name is derived from a Greek word ‘rhodon’ meaning ‘rose-like’
6. Diamond
Another great example of a rose birthstone is pink diamond. It is a breathtaking gemstone and is considerably more rare than it’s colorless counterpart.
7. Topaz
Pink topaz comes from a single locality in Brazil’s town of Ouro Preto and does not occur anywhere else.
8. Agate
Birthstone agate occurs in a wide variety of colors and rose is one of them. It is an affordable gemstone and a skilled jeweller can create an absolute masterpiece using agate bands intricacies.
9. Crystal
Another famous pink rock is crystal which is a birthstone for Aries zodiac sign. It is a transparent variety of quartz, and, as you know, rose quartz was or is considered to be a powerful gem. Katy Perry acknowledged she keeps rose quartz with her all the time.
Above is 18K Gold Natural Rose Quartz Teardrop Ring designed by MaresiaJewelry
10. Zircon
Natural zircon in pink or rose color is relatively rare. More often it is closer to salmon color.
11. Pearl
Pearl normally does not in pink colors but is rather enhanced by additional colors called overtones in order to achieve the beautiful rose hues.
12. Jasper
The last pink birthstone is jasper. A Greek philosopher Apollonius of Tyana who was famous for his long life and strength, wore a pink jasper ring set in silver on Wednesdays.
What month has a pink birthstone? Well, the answer is again, many. Please consult the table below compiled based on major birthstones by month list as well as alternative birthstone list.
