Purple Gemstones

Purple gemstones can range from soft lavender and lilac to vivid violet, rich grape and deep royal purple. The color appears across several gem varieties, giving collectors plenty of choices in everything from color and brilliance to rarity and durability.

Our collection of loose purple gemstones may include amethyst, purple sapphire, spinel, tourmaline and other unusual gems depending on what we're able to find. Rather than focusing on one variety, this collection brings together gemstones based on one thing they have in common: exceptional purple color.

Choosing a Purple Gemstone

When evaluating a purple gemstone, we look beyond how dark the stone appears. Saturation, tone, clarity and quality of cut can make an enormous difference. A well-cut purple gem should allow light to move through the stone and bring its color to life rather than appearing overly dark.

Some stones display a pure purple, while others show attractive violet, pink, red or blue undertones. Those subtle differences are part of what makes shopping for a loose gemstone more interesting—you can choose the exact shade that appeals to you.

Custom Purple Gemstone Jewelry

The stones in this collection are offered as loose purple gemstones, but our family can also turn your selection into a custom piece of jewelry.

Choose the gemstone first, and we can design a custom purple gemstone ring or pendant around its individual shape, proportions and color. This allows the finished jewelry to complement the gemstone rather than trying to fit a unique stone into a standard mounting.

Find the purple gemstone that catches your eye, and we'll help you create something one-of-a-kind around it.