Gemstone is a semi precious material that is most often used to make jewelry. However it can also be repurposed, many times, to create beautiful and exotic pieces of home décor. One of the most popular decorative gemstone items out there are candle holders.

There are a wide variety of gemstones on the market, with each having very distinct properties and appearances. Some may have a very smooth, shiny, polished surface that reflects light in a million tiny points. Others may have a more rustic, rocky, weather beaten appearance. Still others will resemble caverns of crystals with an intricate latticework of transparent lines running through the belly of the material.

The outer appearance of the gemstone material will have an important impact on the style and function of the candle holder that is made. If the gemstone is clear or transparent, it will be possible to see the light coming from the candle within. The good thing about this property is that the harsh glare of the flickering candle will be cut down to some extent by the gemstone itself which will serve to filter any glare that might arise. If the surface of the gemstone is opaque, then the candles glow will only be visible above the surface of the stone.

Some gemstone materials are very polished, and have a smooth, shimmering look, that can be quite attractive when paired with the illumination from a flickering candle. This light can reflect off of the stone, in a million points of light which will each shimmer and glitter along the face of the material.

Some common gemstones you might find being used in candle holders are materials such as agate, or amethyst, quartz, rose quartz, or even sodalite. Really any material which is not flammable and which can be shaped by a tool can be used for candle holders.

There are also often a number of different shapes and style available for these pieces. Some are made to hold candle sticks, while others are designed to hold tea light candles. Still others can be used to hold multiple candles, each one flickering in a line next to the others. The design you choose should reflect the space and style of the room where they will be used.