Green gemstones span fresh lime to deep forest tones, and several species share the colour. Popular choices are emerald, tsavorite garnet, peridot, green tourmaline, green sapphire, chrome diopside and green amethyst.
How to choose a green gemstone
- Decide on hue: bluish greens, pure greens and yellowish greens suit different skin tones and metals.
- Choose for your lifestyle: green sapphire and tsavorite handle daily wear, while peridot and chrome diopside need more care.
- Judge emerald on its own terms: it is expected to have inclusions, unlike most other green gems.
- Check colour under different light: some greens shift noticeably in warm light.
- Think about tsavorite: it gives a bright, clean green and is a hard-wearing garnet.
Go straight to emerald (panna) or tsavorite, or learn how to tell green gems apart.