Gemstones

 Amethyst Gemstone

MONOLISA handmade jewelry designs are made with a variety high grade faceted round gemstones from around the world. Gemstones are an ancient art of cutting flat surfaces around the top of a stone at various angles, resulting in beautiful light refraction creating a natural sparkle. The shimmering gemstones used in the MONOLISA jewelry collection include: aquamarine, amethysts, garnets, iolite, peridot, white sapphire, blue sapphire, pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, emerald, quartz, ruby, spinel, tanzanite, tourmaline and topaz variations such as rainbow, pink, ice blue, light blue and Swiss blue. Each hand selected brilliant cut polished stone delivers that special uniqueness to every MONOLISA piece. SHOP Birthstone Jewelry MONOLISA uses quality gemstones that are graded AA and AAA quality stones - considered near perfect.

MONOLISA Jewelry Gemstone Types 

Argentium Silver Blue and White Sapphire Ring - Made in California

White and Blue Sapphire
The white sapphire gemstone displays a brilliant white color that simulates a diamond. The blue sapphire features a beautiful vibrant color blue. Sapphire is one of the birthstones for September and in ancient times, some believed that the sky itself was an enormous sapphire into which the Earth was embedded; sapphires are credited in folklore as being sacred, of conveying wisdom, prophecy and divine favor. Both white and blue sapphires are precious gemstones - distinguished by their quality, rarity and incredible colors. More about sapphires read: 15 Facts about Sapphires

Argentium Silver Pink Sapphire Rings - MONOLISA Jewelry Collection Made in California

Pink Sapphire
A pink sapphire gemstone displays a beautiful color pink. Sapphires are resistant to scratching due to their hardness

Argentium Silver Yellow Sapphire Rings - MONOLISA Jewelry Collection Made in California

Yellow Sapphire 

The yellow sapphire displays elegant yellow hues. 

Argentium Silver Ruby & Spinel Gemstone Ring - MONOLISA Jewelry Collection Made in California

Ruby

A ruby is known for its durability, making the gem one of the world's most desirable stones and known as the "ruler of jewels". It is believed that rubies were favored by warriors and are correlated with strength. The gem is also credited with increasing ones strength and stamina of those who wear them. Rubies are connected to calming anger and navigating passionate social situations. A ruby is both the modern and traditional birthstone for the month of July. 

MONOLISA Aquamarine Argentium Silver Ring Collection - Made in California

Aquamarine

An aquamarine is the modern birthstone for the month of March. It is associated with serenity. It is often called the breath stone because it is associated with alleviating sinus, respiratory and lung problems.

Swill Blue Topaz - Sterling Silver Ring by MONOLISA
Swiss Blue Topaz 
The Swiss-blue topaz is a vivid blue. It is believed to rival the incredible hues of the sea. The stone is believed to dispel sadness and fear, ward off poisons and reverse infertility. Topaz is one of the birthstones for November. Topaz gemstones come in a variety of colors and blue is one of most popular colors. More about the topaz gemstone read: The History Behind a Topaz Gemstone
Argentium Silver Tanzanite Ring - MONOLISA Jewelry Collection Made in California
Tanzanite 
Tanzanite rose to popularity after its first discovery in 1967. A tanzanite gem has both positive and mystical attributes. Tanzanites are believed to have the power to transform negative thoughts and energies into positive ones. A tanzanite is one of the birthstones for December. 
Argentium Silver Pink Tourmaline Ring
Pink Tourmaline
The pink tourmaline displays a rose color pink. The pink tourmaline is associated with the love of humanity and healing.  A tourmaline is the modern birthstone for the month of October. 
Emerald and Yellow Sapphire Ring Designed with Argentium Silver  - MONOLISA Jewelry Collection Made in California
Emerald 
The gemstone is a beautiful green color and is considered a symbol of rebirth. It is correlated with peace growth, balance and good fortune. An emerald is the traditional and modern birthstone for the month of May.  

Sterling Quartz Ring - MONOLISA Jewelry made in California
Clear Quartz 
The stone is a natural clear transparency. Legend believes it dispels negativity and enhances spiritual receptivity. It is considered the preeminent healing crystal due to its ability to magnify or amplify the healing vibrations of other crystals.

Light Blue Topaz Argentium Silver Ring Band Set - Jewelry Made in California

Light Blue Topaz

This gemstone features a light blue color topaz. Topaz is one of the birthstones for November.  

Pink Topaz and Peridot Argentium Silver Ring

Pink Topaz

This unique pink gemstone topaz features a dark color pink. Topaz is one of the birthstones for November.

  Argentium Silver Iolite Gemstone Ring
Iolite

The violet-blue iolite gemstone means the spirit of journey, dreams and intuition. The iolite displays different colors when viewed at different angles. 

Rainbow Topaz Sterling Ring - Jewelry made in California
Rainbow Topaz 
The rainbow topaz gemstone displays gorgeous hues of blue and purple. Topaz is one of the birthstones for November. The stone is believed to dispel sadness and fear, ward off poisons and reverse infertility.

Handmade Ice Blue Topaz Chain Charm Bracelet - Made in California
Ice Blue Topaz 
The ice blue topaz gemstone is a light-to-medium blue that mimics a clear sky hues of the sea. Topaz is one of the birthstones for November.  

Argentium Silver Amethyst Ring - Made in California

Amethyst
The amethyst stone displays a beautiful deep saturation of dark purple color with a superior cut and grade. It is the birthstone for February. It is named for the Greek word for “sober,” and believed to remedy drunkenness. This crystal is credited with relieving stress and promoting peace of mind.  

Argentium Silver Gray Spinel Ring - MONOLISA Rings Made in California

Gray Spinel
The silvery gray faceted spinel stone offers an unexpected refractive brilliance. According to a legend, it clarifies thoughts, stimulates creativity and emits a protective energy that connects its wearer to the center of the earth. Spinel gets its name from the spiky crystal structure from the Latin "spina" - means thorn.  

Argentium Silver Peridot Spiral Ring - MONOLISA Jewelry Made in California


Peridot
Peridot is a green color and one of the few gemstones that occurs in one color. Peridot has been designed in jewelry since ancient times. Peridot is one of the birthstones for August  color. 

Hues of Green and Purple Topaz Sterling Rings - Jewelry Made in California

Topaz - Hues of Green and Purple

This unique gemstone topaz features hues of green and purple. Topaz is one of the birthstones for November.  

MONOLISA CA Rings  - Made in California


CZ- Cut Zirconia
MONOLISA uses the world's finest cut zirconia natural high-grade gemstones. The sparkling gemstone refracts a splendor of light and brilliance similar to a diamond, making them simply beautiful. The gemstones are ideal because of their extreme durability and scratch resistant properties. The stones do not fade and stay shimmering for years to come. CZ's are manmade. 

Ethical Sourcing Gemstones

Ethical sourcing practices is a top priority when looking for that special stone to design jewelry. MONOLISA's goal is to sources gemstones with dealers that follow best practices for humane and environmental responsible production. The dealers MONOLISA works with are members of the Responsible Jewellry Council which helps to transform supply chains to be more responsible and sustainable – catalyzing partnerships, underpinning trust in the global jewelry and watch industry and securing a future that can be treasured for generations to come."

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