1. Morganite
   Amazonite
2. Rose quartz
   Orthoclase

This pretty, sea green gem is known to ease stress. It specifically is used for treating physical and emotional stress, and even for healing trauma.

1. Agate
   Zircon
2. Beryl
   Jade

Agate is a rock that can be found in almost all colors! Green, pink, black, blue ... the options are endless!

1. Amazonite
   Copper
2. Citrine
   Carnelian

This vibrant, red-orange stone is in the quartz family. It is said to encourage creativity and increase motivation.

1. Opal
   Crystal
2. Bloodstone
   Amber

Crystal is a precious, clear substance used in glassware and jewelry, and also used as a girl's name. It was most popular in the 1980s, when millions of baby girls were named Crystal.

1. Emerald
   Amber
2. Spinel
   Grossular

Did you know that the emerald is a beryl? So how is it such a vibrant green? Chromium, and on occasion, vanadium, are found in emeralds and color them green.

1. Silver
   Ruby
2. Amethyst
   Diaspore

Ruby has been used for many company names, and girls' names. Besides giving us all a great name idea, the ruby is good for inducing passion, protection and prosperity.

1. Garnet
   Silver
2. Coral
   Morganite

This gem comes in all different colors, including white, red, orange and pink. Be careful with this gemstone, as it is brittle and soft.

1. Morganite
   Smoky quartz
2. Sunstone
   Topaz

The morganite is in the beryl family, like the emerald and aquamarine. It is a light, rose pink color and looks great with rose gold!

1. Diamond
   Gold
2. Moonstone
   Copper

Do you know the abbreviation for copper, as on the periodic table of elements? It is 'Cu'. It is often used in jewelry, and also for conducting electricity.

1. Morganite
   Gold
2. Copper
   Silver

'Au' is the symbol for gold on the table of elements. Gold is popular for jewelry because of its shiny and dense qualities.

1. Crystal
   Emerald
2. Diamond
   Platinum

Although many think diamonds are indestructible, they aren't! So be careful with that diamond ring; it can easily chip or scratch.

1. Ruby
   Coral
2. Silver
   Gold

Did you know that of any metal, silver is the best for conducting heat and electricity? It is also very reflective; a silver ring may be a pretty accessory or way to show the world your love, and is also a great way to check for food in your teeth!

1. Garnet
   Amber
2. Pearl
   Ruby

Did you know that people in the Bronze Ages used the garnet as a gemstone? Today, it's used as January's birthstone, and also acknowledges the second-year marriage anniversary.

1. Garnet
   Sunstone
2. Smoky quartz
   Jasper

Do you need an emotional detox? Use the smoky quartz to help! It's said to help release negative feelings if you place it at your feet, or at your sides.

1. Sunstone
   Silver
2. Diamond
   Gold

Ironically, the sunstone seems to be found in places that get less sun than others! Go sunstone searching in southern Norway, Sweden and in some places in the U.S.

1. Spinel
   Amethyst
2. Jasper
   Sapphire

This soft, violet-colored stone is a variation of the quartz. Use it when going out for a night on-the-town; it is thought to prevent drunkenness!

1. Tiger's eye
   Quartz
2. Amber
   Silver

Did you know that amber comes from trees? It is tree resin that's been fossilized. What is resin? It a sticky substance put out by some plants, and is flammable.

1. Jasper
   Sodalite
2. Fluorite
   Zircon

Jasper can be red, brown, green or yellow, and on a few occasions blue. Did you know that extra iron in a piece of jasper is what makes it red?

1. Diaspore
   Pearl
2. Rose quartz
   Moonstone

Where do pearls come from? Oyster shells! Oysters create pearls as a reaction to sand or other substances sneaking inside the cracks of their closed shells.

1. Amber
   Coral
2. Jade
   Pearl

Have you ever seen Asian art made with a green stone? The stone was most likely jade. Jade comes in different shades of green, and is traditionally used in Asian art.

1. Diaspore
   Opal
2. Cat's eye
   Jade

This precious stone can be pink, green, red or yellow. It rates a 6.5-7 on Mohs hardness scale, meaning is it fairly resistant to scratching.

1. Sapphire
   Rose quartz
2. Spinel
   Grossular

This gemstone comes in all different colors, and is named after the Latin word 'spina', which means 'arrow'. The red spinel is considered the most valuable.

1. Quartz
   Moonstone
2. Sapphire
   Bloodstone

The intense, fancy blue color of this gem makes it a popular choice for an alternative to the diamond on an engagement or wedding ring. It is the birthstone for September birthdays.

1. Rose quartz
   Opal
2. Quartz
   Topaz

Are you a hopeless romantic? Try the rose quartz in your next jewelry purchase! It has been used for centuries as the primary stone for ceremonies and rituals to do with love.

1. Onyx
   Opal
2. Danburite
   Platinum

Opals can be all different colors, and are waxy or pearly to the touch. Though there was a fall in opal popularity, it went back up again when a black one was found in Australia in 1877.

1. Moonstone
   Grossular
2. Beryl
   Danburite

The moonstone is an appropriate name for this murky, blue and white stone. It is said to be mysterious, just like the moon; it also was said to be a path to wisdom and was used by travelers throughout history.

1. Topaz
   Fluorite
2. Tanzanite
   Quartz

Clear quartz is also known as rock crystal. If you are prone to nicking or dropping your rings or necklaces, the quartz is a great choice for you! It is very hardy and doesn't easily scratch or get damaged.

1. Tiger's eye
   Grossular
2. Cat's eye
   Zircon

The grossular is a type of garnet, and is made of calcium and aluminum. It has the widest variety of colors of all garnets when it is "impure." A pure grossular is clear in color.

1. Pearl
   Sapphire
2. Topaz
   Zircon

Do you have a special someone in your life who is sweet and loving? Give them a topaz! This gem is said to be good for those with a sweet disposition, and is a symbol of affection.

1. Cat's eye
   Bloodstone
2. Sodalite
   Jasper

This gem is said to have metaphysical powers, and be good for physical healing from trauma. Wear it on the middle finger of your strong hand, with the gem touching your skin.

1. Tiger's eye
   Tanzanite
2. Citrine
   Zoisite

The brown and burnt-orange streaks of this gem do resemble those of a tiger's eye. It was first found in South Africa in the early 1800s.

1. Zircon
   Fluorite
2. Andalusite
   Peridot

Did you know that fluorite can be found all over the world? Mexico, Austria, China and Morocco are just a few countries where this pretty blue-green gem is mined.

1. Andalusite
   Hiddenite
2. Peridot
   Sodalite

Are you tackling a public speech anytime soon? Or do you desire to communicate more clearly at work or with loved ones? Use the sodalite to enhance your communication skills!

1. Citrine
   Bloodstone
2. Andalusite
   Zircon

The zircon rates a 7.5 on Mohs hardness scale, and is full of fire and luster. It comes in different colors due to "impurities" of the true zircon. Some of these impurities are radioactive!

1. Alexandrite
   Pyrite
2. Tanzanite
   Onyx

Can you guess where this blue and violet gem was discovered? Tanzania! Did you know that there is only one location where it is mined in Tanzania?

1. Platinum
   Citrine
2. Pyrite
   Peridot

Do you need a boost of imagination and will-power? Wear the citrine! It is known to awaken your imagination. It comes in a variety of sunny oranges and yellows.

1. Zoisite
   Platinum
2. Bloodstone
   Orthoclase

Have you recently been through an extra trying life experience? Use the bloodstone to bring you back to life. It is known to be able to heal the body and mind faster than other gems.

1. Peridot
   Iolite
2. Andalusite
   Gold

If you love alexandrites but are on a budget, go for the andalusite. It is known as the "poor man's alexandrite." It was first found in Andalusia, Spain.

1. Amber
   Onyx
2. Beryl
   Danburite

Did you know that besides being a pretty gem, onyx is also the name of a NY hip-hop group? On another note, if you have grief or an unhappy relationship in your life, use the onyx to help you end the tie or recoup from the sadness.

1. Hiddenite
   Topaz
2. Alexandrite
   Orthoclase

In 1879, William Earl Hidden found this gem in North Carolina, and it was later named after him. The town he found it in was renamed after the gem, and hiddenites are still mined there today.

1. Peridot
   Garnet
2. Smoky quartz
   Sunstone

Unlike most other gems, the peridot comes in just one color. The beauty of this gem's olive-green makes up for its lack of other color options, though!

1. Platinum
   Zoisite
2. Pyrite
   Amazonite

This stone is said to bring joy and lead to self-discovery. Do you want to become more whole, and change your negative feelings to positive ones? Try wearing the zoisite!

1. Ruby
   Gold
2. Alexandrite
   Topaz

This precious gem is the stone for June birthdays, and is also associated with the zodiac sign Gemini. This gem is considered very valuable because of its extreme rarity. Did you know it changes colors based on whether it's day or nighttime?

1. Orthoclase
   Pyrite
2. Ruby
   Beryl

Beryl means "crystal" in Greek, and this gemstone comes in any variation of yellows and greens. A pure beryl though, is colorless.

1. Orthoclase
   Beryl
2. Platinum
   Pyrite

This is one of the most common minerals, and is found in the moonstone. Its name comes from the Greek word for "straight fracture."

1. Iolite
   Danburite
2. Pyrite
   Diamond

Especially good for spiritual healing, danburite is used in the gemstone spiritual world for uplifting the spirit and giving a perspective that's genuine and from the heart. It gets its name from Danbury, Connecticut, where it was first found.

1. Platinum
   Goshenite
2. Iolite
   Copper

Cordierite is another name for this gemstone. What's in a name? Cordierite is named after a French geologist named Cordier, and iolite comes from the Greek word "ios," which means "violet."

1. Pyrite
   Goshenite
2. Platinum
   Silver

Do you know how platinum got its name? It comes from the Spanish word "platina," which means "little silver." Platinum is commonly used in men's rings, and as a catalyst for creating nitric acid, silicone and benzene.

1. Pyrite
   Goshenite
2. Diamond
   Copper

If someone tries to sell you "cheap gold," watch out! It could be pyrite. It's known as fool's gold because it looks like gold but is actually a common sulfide mineral.

1. Ruby
   Goshenite
2. Sapphire
   Beryl

The goshenite is a beryl in its purest form, since it is colorless. Where did its name come from? Goshen, Massachusetts; that's where the first one was found!