What’s their meaning? Part II

Hi there! Are you curious to find out what the names of topaz, tourmaline, citrine, rhodolite, garnet and peridot stand for?

Here’s their secret:

• Tourmaline owes its name to the Sinhalese term “turamali”, which means “stone of multiple colours”.

• The origin of the name "Topaz" is supposed to be the Sanskrit word for fire - tapas - possibly because of its fiery orange yellow color. Still, there is another theory that says that topaz got its name from the Red Sea's Island of Topazos, where the Romans found a stone, which they called 'Topaz', but which later was found to be Peridot.

Imperial Topaz Demi-Parure - created in England in cca 1770

• There is no doubt Citrine derives its name from “citron” (lemon). :)

Unique18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Bracelet - via Pinterest

• The name "garnet" comes from the Roman word granatus meaning "seed", as the gems were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds. The name of Rhodolite is derived from the Greek for "rose-like".

• Peridot comes from the Greek term “chrysolite” or “stone of fire”.
  
  

  

  
  

  David Yurman Petite Albion Ring, Peridot

  
  

  David Yurman Petite Albion Ring, Peridot

  Now let's see all these beautiful stones in just one piece of jewelry - this amazing ring from BVLGARI.

  

  ASTRALE shield-design ring in 18kt yellow gold with blue topazes, green tourmaline, peridot, citrine quartz, rhodolite garnet and and pavé diamonds

  ASTRALE shield-design ring in 18kt yellow gold with blue topazes, green tourmaline, peridot, citrine quartz, rhodolite garnet and and pavé diamonds

  I will reveal the meaning of other precious stones in the coming days, so stay tuned!