Gemstone Colour Chart | Iridescent Stones

Colour taxonomy

Gemstone Colour Categories

Use this structured colour chart to shortlist likely gemstone matches before opening full profiles or the identification tool.

Reds & Pinks

20

Red

20 gemstones listed

38

Pink

38 gemstones listed

0

Magenta

0 gemstones listed

3

Rose

3 gemstones listed

3

Burgundy

3 gemstones listed

0

Maroon

0 gemstones listed

1

Raspberry

1 gemstone listed

0

Coral

0 gemstones listed

Oranges & Yellows

15

Orange

15 gemstones listed

30

Yellow

30 gemstones listed

5

Gold

5 gemstones listed

3

Peach

3 gemstones listed

2

Champagne

2 gemstones listed

7

Honey

7 gemstones listed

0

Bronze

0 gemstones listed

0

Copper

0 gemstones listed

Greens

71

Green

71 gemstones listed

3

Olive

3 gemstones listed

0

Lime

0 gemstones listed

0

Mint

0 gemstones listed

1

Forest Green

1 gemstone listed

3

Emerald Green

3 gemstones listed

0

Sea Green

0 gemstones listed

Blues & Cyans

60

Blue

60 gemstones listed

4

Cyan / Blue-Green

4 gemstones listed

1

Teal

1 gemstone listed

2

Turquoise

2 gemstones listed

0

Indigo

0 gemstones listed

3

Aqua

3 gemstones listed

1

Sky Blue

1 gemstone listed

7

Sapphire Blue

7 gemstones listed

0

Navy Blue

0 gemstones listed

4

Royal Blue

4 gemstones listed

0

Periwinkle

0 gemstones listed

Purples

10

Purple

10 gemstones listed

5

Violet

5 gemstones listed

2

Lavender

2 gemstones listed

1

Lilac

1 gemstone listed

Neutrals

39

Brown

39 gemstones listed

16

Grey

16 gemstones listed

34

Black

34 gemstones listed

43

White

43 gemstones listed

2

Colourless / Clear

2 gemstones listed

2

Silver

2 gemstones listed

8

Cream

8 gemstones listed

1

Beige

1 gemstone listed

Special Optical Effects

7

Multicolour

7 gemstones listed

0

Rainbow

0 gemstones listed

0

Iridescent

0 gemstones listed

1

Colour Change

1 gemstone listed

Colour Chart FAQ

How does this gemstone colour chart help with identification?

Start with likely colour families, then validate candidates by hardness, transparency, and crystal system using profile pages and the identification tool.

Can a gemstone appear in more than one colour category?

Yes. Many gemstones show broad colour variation. Use profile pages for detailed colour notes and optical effects.

Further Reading

For deeper colour and optical context, review GIA gemstone reference data and Mindat mineral records.