The colour spectrum of gemstones:
natural shades, shades of red, shades of blue
“Life is colour – and without colour, everything is grey.”
– J.W. Goethe
Natural-coloured sapphires – only the
elements give this gemstone its colour.
In a naturally coloured, personalised gemstone made from ashes or hair, the colour is created exclusively by the individual elements of the person or animal. This means that no two gemstones are alike. The colour palette ranges from colourless through champagne, peach and gold to light and dark shades of brown. Each shade is a unique expression of the natural composition and makes your memorial stone truly distinctive.
Every naturally coloured gemstone tells its very own story and preserves the memory in a particularly natural way.
Red, reddish, ruby
A personalised ruby made from ashes or hair has always symbolised love, passion and connection. Its basic red colour is created by adding small amounts of chromium. However, the intensity of the final shade is influenced by the individual elements of the person or animal – making every ruby a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.
Depending on the composition, soft pink tones, warm orange-red or rich ruby-red hues may result. In this way, every personalised ruby tells its very own story – shaped by the unique elements of a loved one or pet.
Blue, bluish, sapphire...
A personalised blue sapphire made from ashes or hair traditionally symbolises calm, trust and inspiration. Its basic blue colour is caused by small amounts of iron and titanium. However, the final shade is influenced by the individual elements of the person or animal – making every sapphire unique. The colour palette ranges from delicate light blue to rich sapphire blue to lilac or rare shades of violet.
In this way, every personalised sapphire becomes a unique keepsake, its colour shaped by the individual story of a loved one or pet.
For centuries, the ruby has been considered one of the world's most precious and meaningful gemstones. Its name is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning "red." In the ancient cultures of India, Egypt, and Europe, the ruby symbolized love, life energy, courage, and passion. Kings and rulers wore rubies as symbols of power and protection, while travelers carried them as talismans for good fortune.
To this day, the ruby represents a strong heart, deep emotional connection, and the power to keep memories alive. This makes it an especially meaningful choice for a personalized memorial gemstone created from ashes or hair—a symbol of a love that endures beyond a lifetime.
Although we commonly speak of a "red ruby," nature offers a remarkable range of shades. In personalized MEVISTO rubies, the final color is also influenced by the unique elements of the person or pet from whom the gemstone is created. As a result, no two gemstones are ever alike.
The Meaning of Different Ruby Shades
Pink Ruby
- Symbolizes love, affection, compassion, and comfort
- Represents gentleness and harmony
- Traditionally believed to open the heart, encourage empathy and trust, and help soothe emotional wounds
Light Red Ruby
- Symbolizes joy, hope, and renewed strength
- Traditionally associated with fresh energy, optimism, motivation, and determination
Classic Ruby Red
- Symbolizes love, passion, courage, and strength
- Long regarded as the gemstone of vitality
- Traditionally believed to enhance self-confidence and represent inner strength and resilience
Deep Red Ruby
- Symbolizes deep connection, loyalty, devotion, and eternity
- Traditionally believed to promote inner peace
- Often described as a protective stone that helps people face life's challenges with confidence
The Symbolic Healing Properties of the Ruby
For centuries, many cultures have regarded the ruby as a gemstone with special symbolic and healing qualities. These traditional beliefs are not scientifically proven, but many people value the ruby for the meaning and inspiration it represents.
Traditionally, the ruby is associated with: Love and devotion, Vitality and life energy, Courage and inner strength, Passion and motivation, Protection and emotional resilience
A personalized MEVISTO ruby carries an even deeper symbolism. Its final color is not determined solely by the manufacturing process but is influenced by the unique elements found in the ashes or hair of a loved one or beloved pet. This makes every ruby a truly one-of-a-kind gemstone—and a lasting symbol of a bond that will endure forever.
Besides the well-known blue sapphire, white, champagne, and golden sapphires are among the most fascinating varieties of corundum. Their elegant, natural appearance gives them a timeless beauty. As personalized memorial gemstones created from ashes or hair, these natural color tones are especially meaningful because their final shade is influenced by the unique elements of the person or pet they represent.
Natural-colored sapphires symbolize:
- Purity and clarity
- Truth and honesty
- Peace and new beginnings
In many cultures, the white sapphire is regarded as a symbol of a clear mind and a pure heart. It is traditionally believed to help bring clarity to one's thoughts and encourage focus on what truly matters.
These symbolic meanings originate from traditional gemstone lore and are not scientifically proven.
For a natural-colored MEVISTO memorial gemstone, the final color develops from the unique elements extracted from the ashes or hair of a loved one or beloved pet.
This creates truly individual color variations, ranging from colorless to champagne, gold, peach, and warm brown tones. Every gemstone is completely unique, carrying the personal story and elemental signature of the person or pet it represents.
The blue sapphire is one of the world's most renowned and treasured gemstones. It has long been regarded as a symbol of wisdom, truth, loyalty, and inner peace. Throughout history, kings, queens, and spiritual leaders wore sapphires as symbols of trust, clarity, and protection.
At MEVISTO, the blue base color is created by small amounts of iron and titanium. However, the gemstone's final shade is influenced by the unique elements extracted from the ashes or hair of a loved one or beloved pet. This results in truly individual color variations—from soft light blue and deep sapphire blue to lavender and even rare violet hues.
Traditionally, different shades of blue sapphire are associated with the following meanings:
- Light Blue: Peace, serenity, and hope
- Sapphire Blue: Wisdom, trust, courage, and loyalty
- Lavender & Violet: Creativity, imagination, and spiritual inspiration
In traditional gemstone lore, the sapphire is considered the gemstone of clarity and balance. It is believed to calm the mind, enhance concentration, and promote inner strength. These symbolic properties are based on traditional beliefs and have not been scientifically proven.
Rubies and sapphires are made from the same mineral: corundum (aluminum oxide). With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, both are exceptionally durable and rank among the world's most valuable gemstones.
The primary difference lies in the trace elements that give each gemstone its color:
- Ruby: Its red color is created by chromium and has traditionally symbolized love, passion, and vitality.
- Sapphire: Its blue color is created by iron and titanium and symbolizes wisdom, serenity, and loyalty.
In fact, a sapphire can occur in almost every color. Only red corundum is called a ruby.
At MEVISTO, the gemstone's final color is also influenced by the unique elements extracted from the ashes or hair of a loved one or beloved pet. This means that no two personalized rubies or sapphires are ever exactly alike—each gemstone is as unique as the memory it preserves.
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