Natural Gemstone Bracelets: A Buyer's Guide

Many women today are finding a new interest in nature and its beauty, and natural stones and gems are catching more and more attention. Once you see and hold a natural gemstone, the attraction is easy to understand. Beyond the beauty of your favourite stone, wearing it as a bracelet is a lovely way to keep it close every day. Natural stone bracelets suit almost any clothing style and event, which makes them an excellent daily companion. If you love nature, a natural stone bracelet is a perfect choice.

Nature has given us thousands of natural stone varieties, so we have listed some of the most loved. Whether you are looking for a translucent quartz crystal or a colourful natural stone, this guide will help you choose a gemstone bracelet that suits you.

1. Tiger eye bracelet

Tiger eye, also known as tiger’s eye, is a chatoyant quartz stone with a silky shine and a yellow to brown, gold or red colour. Its warm banded look and relatively common occurrence make it very popular. It is mainly mined in South Africa, Australia and Thailand. Tiger eye is traditionally associated with courage and confidence. For men’s styles, see our Men's Tiger Eye and Black Agate Beaded Bracelet Set.

2. Amethyst bracelet

Amethyst is a semi-precious purple to violet quartz crystal and one of the most popular forms of quartz in the world. It ranges from transparent to translucent, and is found in South America, Africa, Brazil and Uruguay. Amethyst is traditionally associated with calm. Take a look at our Women's Amethyst Crystal Bracelet with Clasp.

Peridot, sometimes mistakenly called olivine, is another gemstone you might meet when browsing. It occurs in only one colour, green, from yellowish-green to olive-green, with a glassy to oily lustre. It is found chiefly in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Vietnam.

3. Lava stone bracelet

Lava stone, also known as lava rock or basalt, is a volcanic stone made from cooled and solidified molten lava. The most common form is a greyish-black rock with dents and small holes, formed as air escapes from lava while it cools. This gives lava stone a textured, lightweight feel, which makes it a very wearable bracelet stone. See our Women's Lava Stone Chakra Crystal Bracelet.

4. Rose quartz bracelet

Rose quartz is known as the stone of love. Its soft feminine pink makes it one of the most popular crystal bracelets among women, and in tradition it is associated with harmony and trust in relationships. Try our Women's Rose Quartz and Strawberry Quartz Bracelet with Moonstone.

5. Pearl bracelet

Technically, a pearl is a gem but not a stone. Pearls are made of nacre, the lustrous inner lining of mollusc shells, also known as mother of pearl, and their soft glow is known as lustre. Pearl bracelets pair beautifully with gemstones: see the Women's Amethyst and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, or browse our pearl bracelets for women.

To see more, browse all women's gemstone bracelets.

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