Best Purple Gemstones

Purple stones from amethyst to rare sapphires, ranked for jewelry.

1. Taaffeite · Mohs 8 · $1,500 to $8,000/ct. One of the rarest gemstones in the world, first identified from a cut stone rather than in the rough.…
2. Rhodolite Garnet · Mohs 7.25 · $20 to $300/ct. A purplish-red to raspberry garnet associated with inspiration, warmth, and emotional balance.
3. Amethyst · Mohs 7 · $5 to $60/ct. Amethyst is traditionally associated with calm, clarity, and protection against overindulgence. In folklore…
4. Ametrine · Mohs 7 · $10 to $120/ct. A natural blend of amethyst and citrine in one crystal, associated with balance and harmony of opposing…
5. Sugilite · Mohs 6 · $20 to $200/ct. A vivid purple mineral popular in cabochons and beads. In crystal traditions it is linked to spiritual…
6. Charoite · Mohs 5.5 · $10 to $80/ct. Found only near the Chara River in Siberia, this swirling purple stone is cut into cabochons and beads.…
7. Fluorite · Mohs 4 · $2 to $50/ct. A colorful soft mineral known in crystal tradition as a stone of focus, clarity, and mental order.
8. Lepidolite · Mohs 3 · $5 to $40/ct. A lithium rich mica with a soft lilac shimmer, popular as a tumbled stone. Crystal lore connects it to calm,…

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