Since ancient times gemstones played their role in both myths and legends. Some of them tell a story, some of them are gifts from gods while some have amazing healing powers. But, all of them have one thing in common – they are absolutely beautiful! Their beauty and shine is probably the main reason why people love so much. Sparkling crystals are the most desirable gifts, diamonds are ladies best friends and pink crystals are nowadays more popular than ever.

Just a few centuries ago people were looking for a specific gemstone mainly for their healing properties, protection, luck, passion, and love. It was believed that every crystal has something to provide to the wearer. Nowadays, people most often purchase gemstones looking for a specific color.  That is probably the main reason why pink crystals are sought-after.

However, gemstones on the market today come in many different colors. Problem is that people often don’t know that. On the other hand, jewelers sort gemstones by type (not by the color) therefore when you want to buy the pink one, you will probably purchase one recommended by your jeweler not knowing anything about its healing properties, benefits or meaning. Thankfully I have prepared a list of all pink gemstones:

• Rose Quartz
• Pink Zircon
• Pink Sapphire
• Pink Pearl
• Pink Topaz
• Start Rose Quartz
• Pink Garnet
• Pink Moonstone
• Morganite
• Pink Coral
• Kunzite
• Smithsonite
• Malaya Garnet
• Pezzottaite
• Pink Tourmaline
• Rhodochrosite
• Pink Spinel
• Rhodonite
• Pink Opal
• Pink Diamond
• Lepidolite
• Pink Chalcedony
• Thulite

Of course, some of them are rarer than others but as you can see there are many pink crystals to choose from. Selecting proper one can be overwhelming so I will focus on 7 most beautify, interesting and affordable gemstones that you must consider before making your final decision.

Pink Diamond

Yes, as expected I will start with Pink Diamonds just in order to inform you that they really exist. Considering that they are second rares variety of diamonds you will probably never see one in person let alone buying it. Just one carat can be around $100.000. Their color is a mystery as geologist believe that their color doesn’t come from traces of imperfections or inclusions but from high pressure. They are durable, hard and beautiful.

Pink Sapphire

For thousands of years, people adored Sapphires for their beauty and color. They are elegant, classy and irresistibly beautiful. This gemstone was always connected to nobility and royalty. Maybe you remember, Princess Diana had an engagement ring made from Sapphire. In the past blue ones were most popular but today Pink Sapphires are more interesting to buyers. Hot pink is the color that everyone wants but this gemstone can be found in many different shades of pink.

Pink Topaz

This is a really valuable gemstone and one of the rarest colored Topaz. It is hard to find in nature. All this results in a high market price. Because of that, almost all Pink Topaz gems that are found are actually treated by heat treating of low-quality gemstones. This particular gemstone was invented in 1998 by adding a color coating on the bottom side of natural Topaz while top side stays intact.

Pink Zircon

Unfortunately, Zircon is often confused with Cubic Zirconia that is used as a cheap Diamond substitute. As a matter of fact, Zircon is only a natural crystal that has brilliance close to Diamond. On a negative side, it is fairly durable and brittle so there is always a chance that you will break it or chip it. While blue specimens are most popular, pink gems are most beautiful for sure. Considering that Pink Zircon is not that expensive I believe that you will be able to afford it. This gem is a great addition to anyone’s jewelry collection. Make sure to get one as you will get tons of compliments.

Rose Quartz

Pink or Rose Quartz is very popular crystal used for its healing properties. It comes in adorable pink hues ranging from light pink color to dark rose shade. This gemstone is pretty abundant around the globe making it affordable and easy to buy. It is harder than Pink Zircon making it a much better option when buying jewelry. Considering that it can be found in larger sizes, jewelers tend to make astonishing pieces of jewelry with it.

Pink Tourmaline

This particular gemstone is one of the most popular Tourmaline colors. Tourmaline is easy to find in nature and comes in many different shades. Pink Tourmaline is even harder than Quartz so it is easily shaped in any desired piece of jewelry. On a negative side, it can be easily scratched. It is used in jewelry production very often and its price depends mainly on color intensity. Because of this fact, people tend to intensify their color by heat treating so make sure to ask your jeweler about this. Don’t pay a premium price for a piece of jewelry that is actually wort less than advertised. In any case, this is a really beautiful gemstone.

Pink Pearls

Beside white pearls, Pink Pearls are probably one of the most popular. As you probably already know, Pearls are the only crystal that actually comes from a living creature. They are cultivated nowadays and pearls that come from the wilderness are really hard to get. Of course, a set of high-quality pearls coming from a reputable source can be expensive but there are companies that are not asking for too much money. One thing that you must know is that many Pink Pearls on the market are actually dyed Pearls so make sure to ask your jeweler if they are dyed or with natural color.

There are many options nowadays when it comes to purchasing gemstone jewelry. As you can see, gems come in many different colors. Before making your decision you should spend a moment and gather some information. It is easy to spend some cash but it is much better to actually know what you are buying. Pink crystals are totally irresistible and you should have peace of jewelry in this soft color. I hope that my article will help you choose proper gemstone and also help you save a few bucks in the process.