NECKLACES 
Shop now, pay laterGemstone Necklaces in Sterling Silver
Natural Stone Pendants Set in .925 Silver
Color is the quickest way to shortlist a gemstone necklace. Red pulls most shoppers toward ruby jewelry (Mohs 9, corundum family) or warmer garnet jewelry in raspberry and wine tones. For green, compare the grass hue of emerald jewelry against the lighter olive of peridot, both cut into ovals, pears and rounds for silver bezel and prong settings.
Blue shoppers usually land on sapphire jewelry for its 9 Mohs hardness and daily-wear durability, or on turquoise jewelry when they want opaque color and a Southwestern feel. Purple sits with amethyst jewelry, a quartz variety priced for everyday layering, while honey and cognac tones belong to amber jewelry, a Baltic tree resin that weighs almost nothing on the neck.
If you want play of color rather than a single hue, look at labradorite jewelry with its blue-green flash, or opal with its rainbow fire. Citrine and topaz round out the yellow-to-sky-blue range for birthday gifts in November and December.
Every necklace ships on a sterling silver chain, usually 16 to 20 inches, with the stone origin and treatment noted when known. Start with the stone you love, then filter by length, shape and price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the gemstones real and natural?
Yes. SilverRush Style sources real natural gemstones and sets them in solid .925 sterling silver. Any standard treatments such as heat for sapphire or ruby are disclosed on the product page.
Which gemstone necklace is best for daily wear?
Choose a stone that scores 7 or higher on the Mohs scale. Sapphire and ruby sit at 9, topaz at 8 and amethyst, citrine and garnet at 7, all suitable for regular wear with basic care.
What chain length should I pick?
A 16-inch chain sits at the collarbone, 18 inches is the most common pendant length, and 20 to 24 inches drops toward the sternum for layering. Most of our gemstone necklaces ship at 18 inches.
How do I clean a sterling silver gemstone necklace?
Wipe the silver with a polishing cloth and clean hard stones with warm water and mild soap. Skip ultrasonic cleaners on soft or porous stones such as opal, turquoise, amber and emerald.
