Gorgeous Gemstones

Jewelry buyers generally fall into two categories: those who fall for beautiful trinkets for beauties sake, and those who look into it a wee bit more intensely. Now, while each and every piece on Boticca has it's own unique story, there are some pieces whose meanings run even deeper. Just what are we talking about here? Why gemstones of course.

A gemstone can be classified as a piece of mineral which when cut and polished is used to make jewelry and other adornments. Throughout history gemstones have been used for their healing and spiritual abilities, believed to be storehouses for power that is transmitted through contact with the body. Each and every gemstone has it's own unique use, from protection to aiding fertility and varying in looks from deep reds to light greens.

With many of the Boticca team fascinated by gemstones and their potential powers, we have decided to delve deeper into this fashion fascination. So, with the help of four of our most gemstone friendly designers, we show you some of the finest, and potentially useful, gemstone jewelry on Boticca.

Toosis

Gemstones take center stage over at Toosis. Stones ranging from jade and amethyst to pink quartz take center stage in designs surrounded by hammered gold and silver. Simple, eclectic and inventive, toosis' designs are one of a kind.

Jade

With toosis using jade in a variety of shades in earrings and rings alike, it looks to be one of their favorite stones. Often considered to be a gemstone of good fortune and an aid in relaxation it is not hard to see why.

Amethyst

Amethyst also takes center stage with toosis and this beautiful purple hue is one of the easiest gemstones to wear fashion wise. Amethyst is seen to calm the emotions, create clarity of thought and attain wisdom.

Pink quartz

Last but not least it's the turn of pink quartz. A beautiful and delicate smoky pink color, pink quartz is believed to heal all and any wounds of the heart.

SASKIA B

SASKIA B designer Natasha Horn Banham makes sure that each and every one of her gemstones are handpicked for their quality and outstanding beauty.

Blue Topaz

Using the vibrant Blue Topaz in her handmade rings, this stone is said to promote creativity, individuality and self-expression.

Yellow Citrine

Yellow Citrine also features heavily in Natasha's rings, earrings and bangles. Praised for its abilities to release tension in the body and increase flexibility, it is the ideal stone for the more active wearer.

Peridot

Keeping the lesser known stone of peridot for the multi-tone rings, this beautiful stone in colors ranging from green to blue is widely thought to act as a symbol of pure heart, mind and faith as well as assisting in bringing energies from your aura to your physical body.

Nan Fusco

Gemstones help bring out celebrity favorite Nan Fusco's main inspiration of nature. With a love for unusual colors and textures, Nan's jewelry is feminine, chic and dazzling.

Turquoise

For some of her bigger and bolder pieces, Nan uses turquoise. Arguably one of the most useful of all gemstones, it is believed to increase wisdom and understanding as well as enhancing trust and clarity.

Aquamarine

For some of her most precious work, Nan relies on aquamarine. A light green color, it is believed to connect your mind with the ocean and in turn fill your body with relaxation, increase awareness and creativity.

Tourmaline

Although tourmaline is often believed to be green, it comes in a wide variety of colors with Nan using it in a shade of pink. Regardless of the shade, tourmaline is believed to be a very powerful stone, strengthening the body and spirit.

Paula Mendoza

Some of the most eye-catching and quirky pieces on Boticca come courtesy of Paula Mendoza. Influenced by her travels and the materials found on them, Paula uses a wide range of gemstones.

Agate

Kicking off with agate, this smoky gray stone is widely used for its protection qualities and its ability to increase perceptiveness, concentration and memory.

Emerald

Using both uncut and raw emeralds in her highly inventive earrings, this stone is believed to bring healing for both the physical and emotional self.

Sapphire

Finishing up Paula Mendoza's gemstone tour is sapphire. With colors ranging from blue to green to pink, this stone is used to enhance mental clarity and heal the mind.