Let's take a look at some of the most popular gemstones from A-U.

* Agate comes in a large range of colors from white through black and some will have banding. This gemstone is usually translucent.

* Amber is a fossilized resin, and is found in yellow and brown colors. This gemstone is said to heal the body.

* Amethyst comes in the most beautiful purples and violets, and has a transparent look. This stone they say has the power to create a higher level of consciousness.

* Apatite is pink, yellow, green, blue, and violet. And is also transparent. It evokes creativity.

* Aquamarine comes in colors from light blue to green. It is said to create courage in a person.

* Aventurine is green and is used to balance energies and to protect.

* Carnelian gets its color from iron, thus causing it to be brownish red to orange. It also comes in opaque and transparent forms. Causes deep relaxation and protects the mind from negative emotions.

* Coral as you know comes from the sea, and it comes in gorgeous dark blue, red brown, and violet blue.

* Emerald appears in the greens from emerald green to yellow greens. The finest quality emeralds are transparent. Otherwise they are usually cloudy. They are said to cause healing and helps with memory.

* Florite comes in all colors, but can also be colorless. It has a nice luster. Allows you to see the truth in situations.

* Garnets come colored or streaked. They can be opaque to transparent. Promotes health.

* Hematite con be black, blue gray, or brown red. This stone is said to give clarity to ones mind, and enhances memory. Hematite also gives a calming effect.

* Howlite is a pretty snow white, but can have black or dark brown veins. It encourages communication.

* Jade is a very strong stone, they once used it for weapons and tools. Most commonly it is found in green, but it does come in different colors too. It's said to promote devotion.

* Jasper comes in all colors and can be striped or spotted. I love this stone in Jewelry. It promotes the caring of others.

* Malachite is light to black green and is banded. It is opaque or translucent. This stone provides insight.

* Obsidian con be seen in black, gray, brown, and green. It also is opaque or translucent with white streaks going through it. Helps one remove their flaws.

* Onyx is mainly black, but you can see it in several colors. Promotes self control and discipline.

* Opal also had a variety of colors and can be opaque or translucent. Strengthens characteristics and creativity.

* Pearls are white, pink, silver, cream. or gold. They are opaque to translucent. Pearls show faith and creates purity in mind and body.

* Peridot is yellow green, olive green or with a brownish tinge. Creates friendly energy. It is also my birthstone.

* Quartz comes in clear to brownish coloring. Encourages purification.

* Rose Quartz has a strong pink or pale pink coloring. Creates an energy of love.

* Ruby comes in different shades of red, and can be transparent to opaque. Rubies represent nobility.

* Sapphires can come in different shades of blues, purples, pinks, greens and more. Represents prosperity.

* Soapstone, you'll see in green, gray, brown and white. I love this stone, I collect figurines done in this stone. It helps you face challenges in life.

* Tourmaline appears in a wide range of colors. It can be used to remove fear and cause self confidence.

* Unakite- Balances the body and emotions. Helps accept the past.