#Natural and original amethyst color full#

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#Natural and original amethyst color full#

We hope every customer is happy with their purchase but if items are not as expected or you simply change your mind and need to return an item, in most cases we accept returns and offer full refunds. It is highly valued in the quartz family for its rich purple hues. Amethyst's Unique PropertiesĪmethyst, February's birthstone and the traditional zodiac birthstone for Pisces, has a hardness of 7, making it a relatively durable gemstone. Tools like dichroscopes, polariscopes, and refractometers can help differentiate Amethyst from similar-looking materials. Treatments and EnhancementsĪmethyst can undergo treatment to produce Citrine or a green quartz called Prasiolite. Significant commercial deposits of Amethyst are found in Brazil, Bolivia, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. About AmethystĪmethyst, a crystalline variety of Quartz, ranges in colour from deep purple to light violet and from transparent to translucent. If you or your client require further certification or a more detailed report for an individual gemstone, you will need to have one issued by a reputable and independent laboratory of your choice. With each gemstone purchase, we provide an invoice detailing the specifics. When ordering multiple stones, we will make sure to select the closest matching gems in every aspect. As natural products, each gemstone may slightly vary in shade and height. Please note that the images provided serve as an illustration of the cut and colour swatch. These stunning natural Amethyst stones boast a rich purple colour and a precise cut, making them perfect for your jewellery designs. Today, despite its 70 years old, this masterpiece still looks incredibly modern.Amethyst 1.5mm Round Cut Natural Purple Gemstoneĭiscover our exquisite collection of 1.5mm round cut Amethyst gemstones, ethically sourced and calibrated for the jewellery trade. Together with a bracelet, this outstanding piece was a special order for the Duchess of Windsor, and appeared later on at Sotheby’s auctions in 1987. The 3 gemstones’ rows are set on a yellow gold mounting, closing at the back with a clasp presenting an additional oval cut amethyst. It is emphasized by 27 emerald cut amethysts alternated with turquoise beads’ clusters and diamonds. Cartier, a creative pioneer, introduced it in 1947 with a majestic bib necklace composed of an important central heart shape cabochon amethyst. However, it is in the mid XXth that the real trend for this striking gems’ combination starts.

This elegant necklace belonged to the Duchess of Marlborough and appeared at Christie’s auctions sales in 1978, then at Sotheby’s in 2018, sold for 162.5k CHF. The center pear cut amethyst is highlighted by 6 cabochon cut turquoises and by several rows of diamonds. In 1915, Cartier unveiled this splendid art deco pendant representing a colorful vase of flowers. Nowadays, the purple gem is mostly seen as an oval cut stone, or as beads and cabochons, but it can also appear with any kind of cut. It was often featuring engravings with writings, symbols and drawings. We discovered that this stone was already used in jewelry back in 3000 BC, during the Ancient Egyptian Era. It is related to the Greek origin’s name: Amethystos, meaning sober. Their natural formation creates beautiful crystal structures and fascinating geodes.Īmethyst is February’s birthstone and is said to prevent from intoxication and protect its wearer from evil thoughts. Regarding its extraction, this fine stone is mostly found in Russia, Africa and South America with major sources in Uruguay and Brazil. It is a relatively resistant gem, reaching 7 on Mohs’ scale, graded after diamond, corundum and emerald. If heated at high temperatures, the amethyst will be affected by a color change and become a citrine with a different iron oxidation. Most of the time, it has a high transparency with a clean internal body as it is extremely common to find flawless amethysts without any inclusion. It is popular for its purple or violet color with a light red or blue hue, which is due to irradiation. Despite being a rather affordable stone, amethyst is considered to be the most valuable variety in the Quartz family.