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| Emeralds | |
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The best-known variety of the mineral beryl, acquires its characteristic green color from traces of chromium. Emerald's name derives from the Greek for green mineral and can vary from light green to bright velvety green, which is considered the most desirable color. Today, Ben-Yona emeralds capture the unrivaled beauty and superior quality of the best natural stones at a fraction of the cost. |
| Tanzanite | |
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Tanzanite is the ultimate prize of a gem safari. Its rich purples and blues often have a depth comparable to the finest sapphire. Paler tanzanite has a delicate periwinkle color like the eyes of Elizabeth Taylor. It is supremely rare, coming from only one place in the world, the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. |
| Aqua-Marine | |
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Is from the Latin meaning "water of the sea" Aqua's color was also thought to symbolize the moon. It is one of the varieties of beryl. The Iron within is responsible for the blue color. |
| Tourmaline | |
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The tourmaline family is a group of closely related minerals with complex chemical formulas containing aluminum borosilicates and varying quantities of sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, chromium, manganese, potassium, etc. They vary widely in color and physical properties but share a common crystal structure. Found in many locations throughout the world, they produce striking, relatively durable gems and show the widest color variations of any gemstone. |
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