Take Yourself On A Green Adventure With Aventurine

If you are looking for gemstone jewellery that truly speaks to you, there are a few things you might consider. One is colour preference and the other is any further meaning, be it sentimental or metaphysical, that you might attach to it.

Sentiment often relates to something worn by a family member or someone else close to you, but others are a matter of your own preferences and beliefs. If your favourite colour is green, you certainly have a lot to choose from.

Some people assume that green gems mean emeralds, but they are rare, expensive and not actually that hard either, especially compared to diamonds. 

However, there are actually more than 30 green alternatives to emeralds.

Aventurine is one of these. It is a translucent form of quartz, although the name has also been used for a type of feldspar.

It is attractive for more than just its colour, as it naturally sparkles due to the hexagonal flakes of crystals in it, a phenomenon known as ’aventurescence’. These can also give it a visually compelling mottled colour. In hardness terms, it is a seven on the Mohs scale, just below emeralds but hard enough for everyday use.

Like other green stones, the saturation and darkness of the stone can vary, with many pale green versions often to be seen. If green is your favourite colour, this is certainly a great option.

Those who ascribe metaphysical properties to aventurine associate it with intelligence and perception, as well as being a means of releasing negative energy and bringing calmness. It is said to be good for essential organs like the heart and lungs.

Whatever your reasons, or combination of them, for wearing aventurine jewellery, it offers a beautiful, sparkling and instantly noticeable sight. This makes it suitable for wearing at any time, helping you always look your best.