In ancient times, the hyacinth stone was known and loved in many parts of the world. But the Greeks especially revered him. This beautiful orange-red gem was for them a symbol of male beauty and love.

One of the myths of Ancient Greece tells us ... Hyacinth - the young son of the king of Sparta was so beautiful that even the Olympian gods considered him equal in beauty. With his beauty and kind disposition, he captivated Apollo himself. They often spent time together, loved to compete in strength and dexterity.



Once, Apollo and Hyacinth competed in discus throwing, and everyone wanted to show their courage and skill. They competed for a long time, neither one was inferior to the other. And now, having gathered all his strength, Apollo threw the disc directly to the sun. The hyacinth rushed to the place where the disc was supposed to fall in order to immediately pick it up and also throw it towards the sun. But the disk, falling to the ground, bounced off and hit Hyacinth in the head. A beautiful youth fell dead on the green grass. Apollo ran up to him, but could not help his friend in any way.

He shed bitter tears on Hyacinth's bloody curls. From tears and blood, a beautiful and fragrant flower grew on the grass, which Apollo named after Hyacinth, so that he would forever remain in the memory of people. The hyacinth flower is known all over the world. This is a symbol of young life, and with its short-term flowering, it tells us about the brevity of being and the impermanence of earthly beauty, about the fleetingness of youth and perfection.

And what about the hyacinth stone? Until the 18th century, hyacinths were called transparent stones with a red tint. But among them there were various minerals that had nothing to do with hyacinth, although just like hyacinth they were beautiful.

Stone properties

Hyacinth is a beautiful transparent stone, painted in red or pink tones, but among the gems there are orange, red-brown, yellow-brown and even yellow crystals.



Zirconium is a shiny silver-gray metal. Zircon is a mineral of the subclass of island silicates, zirconium orthosilicate ZrSiO ?. Its density fluctuates, depending on the presence of various impurities. For example, in dark red zircons - 4.08 - 4.6, in brownish-orange - 4.6 - 4.8. Deposits of gem-quality zircons are rare.

Deposits of hyacinths

The largest deposits are located in the countries of Southeast Asia. The most beautiful orange-red hyacinths are found in Ceylon. Large sizes of minerals are found in Brazil and Canada. However, as a rule, in such minerals only certain areas are suitable for jewelry development.

Hyacinths are mined in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar. Depending on the deposit, the stones differ somewhat in density, refraction and shade. In Russia, hyacinth is found in the Omsk region, in Yakutia, small finds - in Primorye and the Urals. Many years ago, the rarest blue hyacinth was found in Thailand. Now such a stone can be obtained synthetically.

Hyacinth in jewelry

Hyacinth is loved by jewelers. The stone shows its beauty in various types of cuts. It refracts light beautifully and looks great in jewelry. Since hyacinth is a rather fragile mineral, it is usually framed in a tall frame to protect it from chipping and damage in jewelry. There are 15 carat faceted stones. The cost of such beauties can be measured in thousands of dollars.

Small crystals of 2 - 3 carats can be purchased for one hundred or two hundred dollars.For hyacinth, jewelers most often use brilliant cut or stepped cut, and there may be cabochons. The stone is equally beautiful in gold and silver. In jewelry, hyacinths, together with other gems, create unique ensembles, the cost of which is great. Hyacinths look especially beautiful on the skin of dark-skinned brunettes.




Among the ancient peoples, even before our era, the stone was known as the stone of power, therefore it has long been believed that not everyone is worthy to have such a decoration. And besides this, it was known that this gem is not simple, but with character. He is able not only to help, but also to harm.

Perhaps the myths about the friendship of Hyacinth and Apollo reached people, and many were afraid to wear a stone so as not to lose a loved one. Therefore, those who had a happy love in their lives were afraid to wear it, but for healing mental wounds or attracting new love, the hyacinth stone was considered the best helper.

What astrologers say

The patron saint of hyacinth is Uranus and the Moon. The stone is especially favored by Capricorns, who can wear it under any life circumstances. Sagittarius and Lions can rely on the power of the stone. The stone will help them where strength and will is needed. Loves stone and Aquarius, but only if necessary.

Especially astrologers convince us of his help in creative endeavors. And at the same time, they warn of the caution that has been known since antiquity - not to wear a stone during periods of prosperous love (remember Hyacinth and Apollo), but to resort to its help only when sad about lost love or in anticipation of a new great love. So the beauty of the stone does not shine for everyone equally. To believe or not to believe astrologers is up to you.

Healing properties

Hyacinth, according to lithotherapists, is a stone for emotional people, it has a positive effect on the psyche, instills strength and vigor, gives peace and consolation, suppresses all anxieties and fears. And it helps creative people to focus and activates hidden opportunities.

In addition, the stone is able to normalize the work of the digestive and circulatory systems, restore and improve vision. And how can you not believe them, if, a handsome hyacinth looks like that, which makes you forget all negative emotions and believe in happiness. An expensive and noble stone inspires hope and soothes.

How to distinguish a fake

Hyacinth is expensive, and therefore not everyone can purchase a stone. And suddenly you are offered a price that you are willing to pay for a beautiful stone. Low prices should not be trusted - this is the first sign of a fake. Today, synthetic hyacinth is not uncommon, and it is easy to fake it.

If its beauty seems perfect to you, take a closer look. The perfection of a natural gem cannot be compared to anything else. Consider carefully - the cut should be smooth, the crystal should have diamond shine and flawless transparency, there should be no defects, cracks.

Sometimes hyacinth is confused with cubic zirconia, and cunning sellers can sell zirconium under the guise of hyacinth. Synthetic hyacinth does not have the sheer sheen of a real mineral. To be sure of the naturalness of the stone, it is best to consult an experienced jeweler. Thus, it is better to buy jewelry with hyacinths in stores that have the full confidence of the buyer.


The crystal requires a careful attitude towards itself. It cannot be heated, kept near fire, it does not like moisture. A gemstone will darken and lose its luster if stored improperly. Hyacinth does not like to be in the sun for a long time; it can lose its transparency, which cannot be restored.

Hyacinth should be cleaned gently with a natural cloth, but chemical cleansers should not be used.