Round 42: Precious

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Rules:
💎 Anyone may participate. There are no sign-up posts or claims.
💍 You may submit a set of 5 to 20 icons. Half must be inspired by the theme. The rest are up to you, but you have the option of making the whole set inspired by the theme
💎 Indicate in your post which 5-20 icons are inspired by the theme.
💍 Post your icons in a new post. This may be in this community or in a public post in your own icon journal/community, but make a post in this community with a link to the post.
💎 When posting, leave three icons outside the cut/link. The subject should be, "#42: [your username]".
💍 Please tag your post, "round: 42" and "user: [your username]". If you don't have a tag, I will take care of it.
💎 All icons are due by 11:59pm CET on November 30th.



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While amethyst is most commonly recognized to be a purple color, the gemstone can range from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple. Amethyst often occurs in geodes or in the cavities of granitic rocks. Associations: purple, complex, levels, magic

The serenely colored aquamarine invokes the tranquility of its namesake, the sea. In fact, the name “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. Associations: water, soft, serene

Emerald’s name is derived from the Greek word smaragdus, meaning “green gem.” The deeper or more green an emerald is, the more valuable it is. As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. Today, emerald is a symbol of loyalty, new beginnings, peace, and security. Associations: fresh, young, green, spring, nature

Its structure makes it 58 times harder than anything in nature. A diamond can only be cut with another diamond. It’s become nearly synonymous with wedding engagements. Associations: strong, icy, shiny, clear

The name “opal” originates from the Greek word opallios, which meant “to see a change in color.” The Roman scholar Pliny used the word opalus when he wrote about this gemstone’s kaleidoscopic “play” of rainbow colors that could simulate shades of any stone. Associations: colorful, rainbow, shiny, pastel

Pearls are the only gemstones made by living creatures. Pearls are very soft. The finest pearls have a naturally reflective luster, making them appear creamy white with an iridescent sheen that casts many colorful hues. Associations: circle, soft, dreamy, vintage

Obsidian is the most common form of natural glass and occurs in many attractive varieties. Since prehistoric times, people have used this material to make jewelry and carvings as well as practical objects, like knives. Associations: dark, sharp, matte

Accordingly, the name “ruby” comes from rubeus, the Latin word for red. In ancient Sanskrit, ruby translated to ratnaraj, which meant “king of precious stones.” These fiery gems have been treasured throughout history for their color and vitality. Symbolic of passion, protection, and prosperity, ruby gemstones have been revered since ancient times. Associations: red, passionate, sexy, fire, glamour

The name topaz derives from Topazios, the ancient Greek name for St. John’s Island in the Red Sea. Although the yellow gemstones famously mined there probably weren’t topaz, it soon became the name for most yellowish stones. The most prized color is Imperial topaz, which features a vibrant orange hue with pink undertones. Associations: vibrant, yellow/orange, health, wealth

Sapphire typically refers to the rich, it's associated with Royalty. The name “sapphire” comes from the Latin sapphirus and Greek sappheiros, meaning “blue stone". Some believe it originated from the Sanskrit word sanipriya which meant “dear to Saturn.” Sapphire gemstones symbolize loyalty, nobility, sincerity, and integrity. Associations: blue, royal, wisdom

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Comments

[abyss_valkyrie]

What a gorgeous post!<3

[sietepecados]

I'm happy you like it :)

[luminousdaze]

Ooh, this is a beautiful post and I like the written parts & banners! 🤩

[sietepecados]

I'm happy you like it :)

[luminousdaze]

Hi! I have a question, are our icon sets supposed to be in multiples of 5 (up to 20) or is any amount over 5 icons that can be divided by half (for half theme, half non-theme) okay?

[sietepecados]

5 is really a minimal amount of icons for any challenge that also should fit the theme, and I should really change the description, because it sounds really confusing. Everything over 5 can be non-theme (the next 3 or 8 icons if you want).

[luminousdaze]

Got it, thanks! :)