ResourcesTable Of Content50 Most Beautiful Gemstones You've Ever SeenDiscover 50 of the most beautiful gems and minerals in the world. Table Of ContentWhat would you say when I ask which gemstone is the prettiest? Most will probably say diamond, ruby or sapphire.But I’m going to show you some of the most beautiful gemstones that you may not know.This list combines commonly known gems, like opal and amethyst, with some rare and exotic minerals. They represent some of nature’s best creations, and will definitely make you go WOW!Wulfenite & MimetiteVibrant golden yellow wulfenite crystals growing with mimetite.SilverNaturally formed silver “tree”HercyniteIris AgateTourmaline with LepidoliteAquamarineThis piece is appropriately named “The Helix”.RutileHessonite GarnetAmmoniteAmmonite is a rare fossil shell that shows rainbow color iridescent reflection.ChrysocollaChrysocolla is a blue-green mineral, often found with other copper-rich minerals such as malachite and azurite. And this beautiful piece shows a combination of chrysocolla and malachite.OpalRed BerylRed beryl is one of the rarest gems in the world, much rarer than its mineral family members, emerald and aquamarine. A red beryl gem can cost $10,000 per carat!EmeraldLimonite after MarcasiteHaüyneGoldPurple Fluorite with CalciteMoldaviteChrome Tourmaline (Dravite)AnglesiteRuby ZoisiteEuclase on CalciteRainbow ObsidianObsidian is actually a volcanic glass, forming when lava cools quickly. The stone color is black and it has colorful reflections.Rainbow obsidian and golden obsidian are very desirable as they produce a rainbow-colored and gold-colored sheen respectively, caused by microscopic inclusions of crystals, gas or debris.Dumortierite in QuartzOsmiumWelo OpalRainbow. Color. Opal. It’s like a universe inside!Rainbow FluoriteFluorite is a colorful gemstone. And multi-color fluorite like this has always been a collector’s favorite.While a fluorite specimen like this is very expensive, a colorful natural fluorite bracelet is affordable.PietersiteUnknown SourceThe fibrous swirls of blue and orange are some of the most beautiful artworks from nature. The effect you see in pietersite is known as chatoyance, which also happens in gems like tiger’s eye.GoethiteQuartz with Hematite, Papagoite, Ajoite and KaoliniteFulguriteUnknown SourceWhite lightning trapped inside gemstone ⚡⚡⚡ChalcanthiteA wave perfectly kept in time, just in the form of mineral!Dendritic AgateUnknown SourceAlso known as landscape agate, the tree-/fern-like structure is caused by iron oxide and other materials. Very intriguing and inspiring gemstone.Fluorite with SchorlLittle needles of schorl (a type of tourmaline) inside the purple fluorite.Amethyst Scepter is one of the classic gemstones. And this scepter amethyst is breathtakingly beautiful.Petrified WoodWhen minerals replace the structure of wood over millions of years, a piece of petrified wood is born. A is a great way to wear this beautiful gem.Opal with an “Ocean” InsideWatermelon TourmalineUnknown SourceLayers of red and green resemble the colors of watermelon. Hence the name, watermelon tourmaline.Iridescent Ammonite ShellAmmolite, which is made from the ammonite shell, is growing in popularity in the gemstone market.Charoite🎨 Charoite is like silver paint strokes on a purple canvas.Rainbow OpalUnknown SourceThe colors of opal sparkle and shine like no other gem.Golden Rutilated QuartzNot only are the needle-like rutiles thin and delicate, they are in this rare star-shape arrangement!Multicolor LabradoriteUnknown SourceThis effect of iridescent color-play is called a ‘schiller’ effect. The range of color labradorite can display is truly amazing..SmithsoniteBlue Azurite FlowerNew Valentine’s Day gift idea?Faceted AmetrineHalf Amethyst + Half Citrine = AmetrineBlue Green TourmalineCrazy Lace AgateUnknown SourceGold Fan-Shaped CacoxeniteUnearthed Gemstones Jewelry Featuring Check out the Unearthed Gemstones jewelry featuring this beautiful gemUnearthed Gemstones Jewelry Featuring Check out the Unearthed Gemstones jewelry featuring this beautiful gemRelated ArticlesDiscover the world of gemstones with fun articles and beautiful photos of gems & minerals.Gemstone InformationAmazonite vs. Aventurine - How To Tell These Two Green Gems ApartGemstone InformationThe Ultimate Guide To Birthstones - Birthstone By Month & How To PIckGemstone InformationHow to Tell If Malachite Is Real: A Comprehensive Guide to Spotting Real vs Fake MalachiteGemstone InformationLabradorite Information - How To Identify, Purple Labradorite, Spectrolite, How To Tell Fake & MoreGemstone InformationRhodonite vs. Rhodochrosite - A Guide To Distinguishing These Pink GemstonesGemstone InformationHeated vs Unheated Gemstones (How To Know + Commonly Heated Gemstones)Be The First To KnowWe're taking a break. Sign up and be the first to know when we open so you can get the best genuine gemstones.Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.© 2025 Unearthed Gemstones. All rights reserved, What would you say when I ask which gemstone is the prettiest? Most will probably say diamond, ruby or sapphire. But I’m going to show you some of the most beautiful gemstones that you may not know. This list combines commonly known gems, like opal and amethyst, with some rare and exotic minerals., In conclusion, you have ever seen 10 beautiful gemstones, some of which are quite rare. Some of the gemstones you saw are quite good and stunning in look, while others may be well-known in different colors..