20 Precious Gems and Minerals for Your Meeting Room Names

Gemstone names check every box for meeting room labels. They're short — most are one or two syllables. They're easy to spell. Everyone can pronounce "Ruby" or "Jade" without checking a pronunciation guide. And each gem carries its own distinct color and personality, which makes the names easy to tell apart and easy to remember.

Compare that to something like "Innovation Hub" or "Synergy Suite." Gem names are simpler, more elegant, and far less likely to make anyone cringe.

Here are 20 that work well, along with what makes each one a good fit for specific types of rooms.

What Makes Gem Names Work

The biggest advantage is brevity. "Diamond" fits on a calendar invite, a door sign, and a Slack message without taking up space. You never have to abbreviate it or explain it.

Gems also come with built-in color associations. Diamond is clear. Ruby is red. Emerald is green. Sapphire is blue. This means you can color-code your rooms to match — paint an accent wall, use colored signage, or just pick a colored dot on your floor plan. People will remember "the blue room" and "Sapphire" interchangeably.

Each stone also has its own personality. Some feel formal (Diamond, Sapphire), others feel warm and approachable (Amber, Jade). You can match the name to the room's purpose or mood without overthinking it.

For tips on creating a workplace people actually enjoy, small details like room names matter more than you'd expect.

The Classic Four

1. Diamond — The hardest natural material. Clear, bright, and associated with high value. A strong name for your primary boardroom or largest conference room.

2. Ruby — Deep red and associated with energy. Works well for rooms where high-energy discussions happen — sales kickoffs, sprint planning, pitch practice.

3. Sapphire — Cool blue, associated with wisdom and calm. A natural fit for executive meetings or client-facing rooms where you want a composed atmosphere.

4. Emerald — Rich green, associated with growth. Good for rooms used by teams focused on strategy, expansion, or long-term planning.

5. Amethyst — Purple and traditionally associated with calm and clarity. A good pick for smaller rooms used for one-on-ones, mediation, or focused thinking.

Colorful and Distinctive

6. Opal — Opals shift between colors depending on the angle. A fitting name for a flexible, multi-purpose room.

7. Topaz — Warm golden tones. "Topaz" sounds crisp and professional. It works for presentation rooms or client-facing spaces.

8. Peridot — A bright yellow-green gemstone. Less common than emerald but just as recognizable. Good for a room that stands out from the rest.

9. Garnet — Dark red, like a deeper version of ruby. Associated with commitment and creative energy. Works for design team rooms or workshops.

10. Aquamarine — Pale blue-green, like shallow ocean water. The name is longer but still easy to say. Fits a calm, airy meeting space.

11. Citrine — Bright yellow, associated with optimism and energy. A good name for a room where morning standups or team check-ins happen.

12. Tanzanite — Found only in Tanzania, making it one of the rarer gemstones. The name sounds distinctive and works for a premium or executive room.

Earthy and Warm

13. Malachite — Green with distinctive banding patterns. It has a natural, grounded feel. Works for rooms focused on operations or process-oriented meetings.

14. Moonstone — Pale and luminous. The name has a softer, quieter quality. Good for a small meeting room or reflection space.

15. Amber — Technically fossilized tree resin, not a mineral, but nobody is checking credentials at the door. Warm, golden, and approachable. A great name for a casual meeting area.

Cool and Classic

16. Turquoise — Blue-green and associated with the American Southwest. It has a casual, creative feel. Good for a room used by product or design teams.

17. Lapis Lazuli — Deep blue flecked with gold. The full name is a mouthful, so most people will just say "Lapis." That works fine. It sounds distinguished and is easy to shorten.

18. Jade — Smooth, green, and associated with balance. One syllable. Impossible to misspell. One of the strongest names on this list for sheer simplicity.

19. Quartz — The most common mineral on Earth, but the name still sounds clean and sharp. A solid default for any mid-sized room.

20. Pearl — White, round, and polished. Associated with refinement. Works well for onboarding rooms or training spaces where first impressions matter.

Putting It Into Practice

A few suggestions for making gem-themed names feel intentional rather than random:

1. Use the gem's color as an accent. Even a colored stripe on the door or a tinted glass panel ties the name to the physical space. People navigate by color faster than by reading signs.

2. Keep a simple reference card. A small card or digital display with the gem name, its color, and the room capacity helps visitors who aren't familiar with the layout.

3. Match formality to function. Put "Diamond" and "Sapphire" on the rooms where clients visit. Put "Amber" and "Jade" on the casual collaboration spaces. The associations do the work for you.

4. Don't add too many. Twenty options are here for variety, but most offices only need 5-10 room names. Pick a subset that gives you enough color and personality variety.

Managing Your Rooms

Good names make rooms memorable. But as your office grows and you bring more people into the space, you need more than memorable names — you need a way to manage who's using what, and when.

Once you've picked out names for your meeting rooms, you'll want a system to manage bookings and availability. WOX's room booking solution makes it easy to see which rooms are free, book recurring meetings, and keep everything organized — so your beautifully named rooms actually get used.