Gemstone Names Most of the gem names have an interesting story behind. A majority of gemstones name come from the Latin or Greek root that refers to a particular trait of the gem. The place of discovery or the name of person who identified it first can also be an inspiration behind a gems name.

Types of Gemstones Lists Different stones are categorised into different species, varieties and groups based on their composition, market value, purpose and cutting style. Here you can find a simplified categorisation of different types of gemstones which are available on our website. At GemPundit, we have featured a quality selection of the rarest to the most common gemstones to suit varying customer needs.

Gemstones by Color A gem color largely depends on its chemical composition and crystalline structure. Different gemstones contain element traces in varying amount which lend them a unique colour. The colour of different types of gemstones is so enormous that no exact term defines every individual tone. At GemPundit, you can find genuine gemstones in over 1000 different colour varieties, combinations and tones.