Traced over 200 million years ago, a gemstone or gem (also called a precious or semi-precious stone, or jewel) is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewellery or other adornments. Enter the world of fascinating colored gemstones with The Jewellery Channel’s captivating natural and loose gemstone collection ranging from the precious Diamond and Emerald to the semi precious Garnet and Tanzanite. We offer a wide variety of gemstones to at prices that always affordable. Gemstones are said to have some intrinsic qualities which are passed onto all their owners.

The Jewellery Channel is a leading supplier of gemstones and gemstones jewellery. We also sell  an eye catching collection of rings, pendants, earrings and necklaces.

You can also have a look at collection of Sapphire, Ruby, Tanzanite, and Pearl Jewellery at TJC.

A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewellery or other adornments. Gemstones can be classified into precious and semi precious. Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald are considered to be precious, while all other gemstones fall under the category of semi precious stones. This traditional classification however is unscientific in modern times.

There is a wide range of semi precious gemstones found around the world in a variety of colours. There are more than 130 species of minerals that can be used for jewellery, and there are some species which have multiple varieties. For instance Quartz have different varieties like Rose Quartz, Milky Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, tiger's eye, jasper, carnelian onyx and many more.

Semi precious stones can vary from transparent to opaque. Jade, Opal, Turquoise, Agate, Moonstone are some of the opaque varieties of semi precious gemstones. Topaz, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Kunzite, Diopside, Rubellite, Malachite, Labradorite are some of the other semi precious gemstones. Some semi precious gemstone beads are not minerals like Lapis Lazuli which is defined as a form of rock.

Pearl, Amber, Ammolite are organic materials that are used as semi precious gemstones. Amber is fossilized resin from tree sap, pearls are produced by oysters and Ammolite are the fossilized remain of extinct marine cephalopod mollusk that lived inside coil shaped shells.

These semi precious gemstone beads are set in different metal settings like Platinum, Gold and Sterling Silver to make exquisite jewellery accessories like Rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and necklaces. Few of these gemstones are used in the crystal or other form in which they are found. While most however, are cut and polished for usage as jewellery. Colour is the most attractive feature of these gemstones which makes them alluring and enticing.

Pink constitutes one of the most popular gemstone colours. It shades range from light baby pink to deep vivid pink. Pink gemstones are considered as feminine gemstones as pink is the colour of feminity. They look beautiful and vivacious.

Some of the popular pink gemstones are:

1) Pink Sapphire - It is the pink variety of mineral corundum. It is the most sought after sapphire colour after blue. The pink in Sapphire is due to traces of Titanium Oxide. It occurs in colours from pale pink to deep pink. It has a hardness of 9 on the Moh’s scale. Madagascar, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Burma and Vietnam are the major pink sapphire producers. It is the birthstone for the September born.

2) Pink Diamonds - It is the most precious of all fancy coloured diamonds. Its hue ranges from purplish pink to orange pink. It is a rare and expensive stone. Argyle mines in Australia now produces about 90% of the total world supply of pink diamonds. They have a hardness of 10 and are the birthstone for the month of April. They are available in all popular cuts like, princess, round, trillion, oval, heart, pear, and marquise.

Opal is one of the most fascinating, popular and colourful of all gemstones. These stones often shows play of colours which is known as opalescence. Opal is the national stone of Australia and Birthstone for the month of October. It derives its name from the Latin word opalus and Sanskrit word 'Upala' meaning 'precious stone'. Opal stone is a combination of minerals. Opals are extraordinarily beautiful and attractive gemstones.

Opals are available in different colours which includes red, blue, orange, black and white. Nearly 90% of all opals come from Australia. Mexico and U.S.A. are other Opal producing nations. Black Opal is the most rare and valuable of all Opals. It has dark grey to almost black body. It looks mystical and magical at night. Some Black Opals have a complete rainbow of colours. Common opals do not display play of colour. They are classified as non-gem quality opal. It comes in white, gray, yellow, blue, green, pink, and may be Dendritic or contain moss. This type of opal is not used for jewelry making. White Opals with a strong play of colour are highly sought after. They are the most commonly found opals.

Boulder Opals are only found in Queensland, Australia and are the second most valuable opals. It is brown creamy white with a hint of pink and sometimes fiery. Fire Opal is a unique and exquisite variety of Opal which runs from a deep red to many shades of orange and even on to yellow. Mexico is the main source of fire opals. The unique fire in these stones is highly desirable.