Diopside Jewelry

Diopside: a new green
on the scene

A relatively new addition to the jewelry world, diopside dazzles with a bright green hue. Diopside is colored by chromium, the same element that gives emerald its color, but diopside is a much more affordable gemstone.

Rare in nature, diopside acts as an indicator of diamonds and can even appear as an inclusion within a diamond.

In ancient times, some believed that diopside fell from the tree of life and should be buried with the dead to ensure the renewal of life. In other cultures, diopside was placed on the forehead at night to aid in peacefulness and encourage good dreams.

Today, diopside is believed to increase creativity and improve intellect and is associated with matters of the heart.

Ross-Simons'
Diopside Collection

Diopside provides a fresh and exciting new option when you're looking for green gemstones. With an intense spark, vibrant color and affordable price, diopside is gaining popularity all around the world. Find fine examples of diopside jewelry today at www.ross-simons.com.

DIOPSIDE: Though quite rare, diopside is one of the most affordable green gemstones. This gorgeous newcomer, mined mainly in Siberia, lights up jewelry designs with vibrant shades of green and makes an ideal choice for pendants, rings and earrings. More about colored gemstones.

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Ross-Simons' Diopside Jewelry

Though its name may not be pretty, diopside is a truly glorious gem. Diopside offers more sparkle than an emerald at a much more affordable price. Ross-Simons' designers take care to select the gemstones in smaller sizes for diopside jewelry designs, as the gemstone can appear almost black when over three carats. Diopside looks brilliant cut into round and oval shapes and is the perfect choice for earrings, pendants, diopside rings and accent stones.

Diopside is mined mainly in Siberia, as well as Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, Burma, Pakistan and the United States.