Elegant and Unique White Gemstones

White gemstones offer consumers and jewelry makers a unique palette of colors to work with when it comes to purchasing the stones and creating jewelry.  The color palette of white gemstones can range from an opaque color to cream to a brilliant white hue or even a “clear” color. Opal, white topaz, pearls are all considered “white gemstones”. The color of white is often associated with purity and virginity. These stones are common choices for bridal jewelry in particular. The jewel may be used as a standalone piece or to accent other jewels in a setting. White gemstones are often found in several different forms, including:

 White Opal – The white opal is one of the many different hues that opals are available in. It is also commonly referred to as the milk opal, and a milk opal may be considered a common opal or a precious opal. A common opal consists of a single color. Precious opals tend to have different hues of the same color within the stone.
White Coral – White coral is formed from small sea creatures that bind to one another to form coral reefs. In addition to the color white, coral may also be found in red, pink, black, or blue colors. In addition to being used in jewelry, these white gemstones are often used to create other decorative items, like picture frames, vases, and small sculptures.

 Moonstones – In addition to the color white, moonstones are also available in a broad spectrum of colors; however, the color white tends to be rarer and highly prized. Moonstones are especially popular due to the layers of minerals within the stone that give it the appearance of being lit within. The moonstone belongs to the feldspar group of minerals.
 

Pearls – Pearls are probably the most common example of white gemstones. They are harvested from the mouths of oysters, clams, and mussels. Although available in numerous different colors, white is the most prized color for pearls. The color of the pearl is affected by the water in which its host is located and the amount of conchiolin the host secretes.
 

White Quartz – When a person thinks of quartz, they most commonly associate it with amethyst or rose quartz, which are frequently featured in jewelry. Although these white gemstones are not commonly used in jewelry, they are highly prized for the milky white hue that they give to this translucent stone.