Gemstones of the Bible, Apostles Gemstones Chart, books, Biblical Significance of Gemstones

The Colombian Emerald has long enjoyed being one of the most beautiful, costly, and rarest gems known to mankind. The first physical appearance of the Emerald in history was in Egypt. The Egyptians considered the Emerald the most sacred of gemstones. In the Bible we find that gemstones were used to adorn the breast plate used by the high priest when ministering to Jehovah-GOD. These gemstones are described in the 28th chapter of the book of Exodus, and also in the last book of the Bible, Revelation the 21st chapter which describes the Holy City of God.

Stones [precious]: Exodus 28:17-21 - Revelation 21:9-21

Gemstones - Biblical significance

Gemstone

Scripture

Symbol

Description

AMBER

Ez.1:4,14&27; 8:2

the presence and glory of God in judgement, purification and sanctification

hard, translucent, brownish-yellow, sometimes a glowing bronze, fossil resin of pine trees. The sweet fragrance of true Amber is quite distinct. Mainly found along the Baltic coasts of Poland, the Soviet Union, and Greece [in ancient ruins of Mycenae City].

AMETHYST

Ex. 28:19, 39:1; Rev.21:20

the royal priesthood, kingship and majestic

rich purple to blue-violet color of transparent quartz. The finest of these gems come from Brazil and Uruguay. It is the 9th stone decorating the high priests breastplate.

DIAMOND

Jer. 17:1; Ex. 28:18, 39:11; Eze. 28:13, 3:9; Zec. 7:12

stability, brilliancy, virtuous and right standing with God

colorless; it is the hardest naturally occurring substance. The impurties add color, red being very rare. Africa is by far the largest producer, diamond is mostly mined in South Africa.

EMERALD

Ex. 28:18, 39:11; Eze. 27:16, 28:13; Rev. 4:3, 21:19

glories of God and His saints, fresh, flourishing, essence of life, growth, integrity, new life, increase and prosperity

a variety of Beryl. Rich lush medium green, heavily included to flawless. The finest quailty are mined in the famous Emerald Belt of Colombia.

JASPER

Ex. 28:15&20, 39:13; Eze. 28:13; Rev. 4:3, 21:11,16&18

glory of God, spendor, brightness, magnificence and beauty

opaque variety of quartz. Color ranges from green to reddish brown to yellow having a waxy luster. Whether ancient or modern, this is a stone used for signet rings which can be engraved.

PEARL

Job 28:18; Matt. 7:6, 13:45&46; I Tim. 2:9; Rev. 17:4, 18:12, 21:21

God's truth, God's people formed through suffering, to endure, and a costly experience. Greek term for pearl "margaret" meaning lovely gem.

If an iritant such as a grain of sand becomes trapped within it's shell, the oyster gradually covers it with layers of nacre, which form the precious pearl inside.

RUBY

Job 28:18; Prov. 3:15, 8:11, 20:15, 35:10; Lam. 4:7

preciousness, of great value, costly glories, wisdom, and prized treasure

fiery, deep-red, transparent form of corundum. Rubies of the finest color come for the Mogok region in Burma, the violet-red (sometimes quite dark) comes principally from Thailand.

SAPPHIRE

Ex. 24:10, 28:13&18, 39:11; Job 28:6&16; Lam. 4:7; Isa. 54:11; Eze. 1:26, 10:10, 28:13; Rev. 9:17, 21:19&20

beauty, hardness, natural excellence, the flower Hyacinth

many colors of this form of corundum; gray, colorless, green, yellow, violet, pink, and most recognized blue or the blue star sapphire.

TOPAZ

Ex. 28:13&17, 39:10; Job 28:12&19; Eze. 28:13; Rev. 21:20

beauty, worthiness, precious gem and seasonable

a colorless, blue, yellowish brown, or pink, aluminum silicate (mineral). The yellow graduating to pink are the most valued. Mined primarily in Brazil. Fine topaz is not widely used in jewlery due to the cost and rarity of it.

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