Jewels, with their beautiful colors and radiant sparkle, have long been cherished as objects of great value. From those bursting with vivid hues to clear gems that shine with dazzling brilliance, jewels captivate the eyes and the hearts of all who behold them.

Shine bright with this collection of illustrations featuring jewels.

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Precious stones have been around for millions—some even billions—of years, and their brilliance has continued to awe and captivate people throughout the centuries. While their glittering magnificence can often be tricky to depict in illustrations, the artists below have done a pretty good job capturing it, don’t you think?

Enjoy these glittering wonders and the way they make each character’s charm sparkle even more!

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In the famous words of Shirley Bassey, “Diamonds are forever.” This is by no means a figurative expression—diamonds are said to have formed within the earth more than three billion years ago, and even younger gemstones such as sapphires have been around for millions of years! The luster, color, and brilliance of precious stones have captivated people throughout the ages, making them highly symbolic prized possessions. Although most often associated with jewelry, gemstones have also been used for talismans, burial suits, sacrificial knives, and musical instruments. And understandably so—how can you not help but be mesmerized and fascinated by their enticing sparkle?

Today’s drawings feature various kinds of gemstones in all their glittering magnificence. The way they reflect the light and transform into prisms of color is truly a sight to behold! Marvel at them as much as you like, but be careful not to get too sucked into their beauty!

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Characters illuminated by the radiance of gemstones, which are created over long periods, look more attractive than usual.

Not only do beautifully cut gems work as ornaments or in their crystallized form, but they can also be used to depict body parts.

Flandre Scarlet (from Touhou Project) is certainly sitting pretty surrounded by shimmering ruby-like gems.

Try not to blind yourself from the sheer brilliance of the illustrations below. 

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Multicolored accessories adorning a body covered in a fluttering thin veil, garments in eye-popping primary colors trimmed with golden patterns, and perhaps a lamp for effect is what you'll find in a design inspired by classic literary works. This aesthetic has a mysterious vibe and, like all culture-based clothing, has a story to tell. Perhaps one thousand and one...?

Scheherazade (from Fate/Grand Order) is a vision of both power and loveliness, don’t you think?

Feel free to check out the dazzling looks below if that is your wish. 

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Humans have been fascinated by gems and how light passes through them for millennia. The qualities of their cut and reflectivity can be quite difficult to draw, since gems are usually clear or translucent, and they often cast rainbows when strong light shines through them.

But the artists of the illustrations below certainly did a fantastic job capturing sparkling gemstones, didn’t they?

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Transparent objects are notoriously difficult to draw. It takes a lot of skill to figure out how light should refract through an object you’ve illustrated, such as water, crystals, and even glass. There’s a balance in trying not to “overdo” the color gradients as well.

But all of the illustrations below seem to capture transparent objects almost perfectly. The water shaped like a bird is almost life-life…!

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Did you know that amber is fossilized tree resin? Its warm colors have been appreciated for millennia, and it’s not all that uncommon to find interesting inclusions, like insects, preserved in this prehistoric tree sap.

This time capsule idea is often reworked on pixiv, with characters being drawn inside amber prisons.

Have you ever thought of including gems in your artwork?

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For much of history, gems have been seen as valuable by those who can afford them. How light is refracted within a stone or mineral depends on its cut, but the effect is definitely magical. Maybe that’s why they’re used so often in fantasy stories!

Do you have a favorite gemstone?

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