Gemstone types
Metal-attributed gemstones include clear quartz, golden rutilated quartz, titanium quartz, moonstone, and sunstone. Additionally, white diamonds, white chalcedony, white coral, white phantom quartz, tridacna shell, yellow tourmaline, and topaz also belong to the metal-attributed gemstone category.
Color symbolism
The color symbolism of metallic gemstones is primarily white and yellow, with white and yellow representing radiance and wisdom.
Source basis
The metallic correspondences of these gemstones can be traced back to the theory of the Five Elements within China's classical philosophical system, as exemplified by ancient texts such as Yunlin Shipu (Cloud Forest Stone Records) and Ge Gu Yao Lun (Essential Discourse on Antiquities)
Gemstone types
Wood-related gemstones include green tourmaline, green rutilated quartz, peridot, malachite, etc., as well as emerald, green jadeite, turquoise, and green phantom quartz, which also belong to the wood element gemstones.
Color symbolism
The color symbols of wood-element gemstones are green and cyan, which represent vitality and energy.
Source basis
In the Five Elements theory, wood symbolizes growth, while green and cyan are vibrant colors found in nature. Therefore, gemstones of these colors are believed to possess wood attributes, with this correspondence based on traditional Five Elements theory and related sources.
Gemstone types
The gemstones corresponding to the water element include obsidian, black agate, black rutilated quartz, and aquamarine. Additionally, black diamonds, black tourmaline, and black pearls are also considered water element gemstones.
Color symbolism
The color symbols of water attribute gems are black and blue, which symbolize flow and mystery.
Source basis
In culture, water is characterized by its fluidity and variability, while black and blue evoke a sense of depth and mystery, aligning with the nature of water. Therefore, gemstones of these colors are attributed with the water element, reflecting traditional cultural perceptions of gemstone properties.
Gemstone types
Fire-attribute gemstones include rose quartz, garnet, red agate, red rutilated quartz, etc. Ruby, red tourmaline, red coral, cinnabar, and amethyst are also considered fire-attribute gemstones.
Color symbolism
The color symbols of fire attribute gems are red and purple, which symbolize passion and energy.
Source basis
The fire attribute correspondence of these gemstones is derived from the Five Elements theory.
Gemstone types
Earth element gemstones include smoky quartz, topaz, yellow fluorite, citrine, etc. Yellow diamonds, rutilated quartz, tiger's eye, and yellow agate also belong to earth element gemstones.
Color symbolism
The color symbols of the earth attribute gemstone are yellow and brown, which represent stability and harmony.
Source basis
In the Five Elements theory, earth represents fusion, and colors like yellow and brown evoke a sense of stability. Therefore, gemstones of these colors are considered to possess earth attributes, with the correspondence based on traditional Five Elements culture and related materials.
