Colored Gemstones
A gemstone is a piece of mineral, crystal or lets say rock which is used in personal adornment in a cut and polished form.
Certain rocks and organic materials arent minerals but are still considered gemstones; such as Opals, Amber , Pearls, Ivory and Corals.
There are hundreds of gemstones precious and semi precious gems, however, here are the most commonly spoken of within the jewelry industry, along with the birthstone month.