Used with permission.Īmethysts can serve as beautiful centerpieces as well as accent or side stones in jewelry. Custom octagon-cut amethyst, medium-dark reddish purple, 19.35 cts, 16.4 mm, Four Peaks Mine, Maricopa Co., Arizona. Skilled faceters can also experiment with custom designs. For example, Barion cuts work well for large, lightly colored stones, while shallow designs and fantasy cuts work well for darker gems. Transparent, eye-clean amethysts suitable for faceting occur abundantly, and gem cutters can facet them with almost any design suitable to their size and color. The drill hole and signs of wear on this carved amethyst figure of a female monkey holding its baby suggests this was worn as an amulet. To learn more about the myths and legends associated with this gem, consult our symbolism article. The Ancient Greeks created amethyst carvings and jewelry pieces as well as one of the most enduring bits of amethyst folklore - its supposed power to prevent drunkenness. The Ancient Egyptians carved these durable gemstones into the shapes of animals, perhaps as protective amulets. People have prized amethysts for thousands of years. Since this stone is plentiful, there is little reason to pay top dollar for pieces with visible inclusions or inferior cutting.įor more information on amethyst value and quality factors, consult our amethyst buying guide. Your amethyst jewelry may be cleaned with a soft-bristled brush or a cloth with plain or soapy water.Since amethyst is readily available in large sizes, its value per carat climbs gradually, not exponentially. Avoid sudden temperature changes, steaming and contact with cosmetics, hairspray, perfume or household chemicals. You should assume that the amethysts sold at MyJewelrySource are heat treated.Īmethyst Care: Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner on amethyst. Heat treatment is industry accepted, permanent and does not require special care. A basic understanding of these enhancement techniques will add to your appreciation of the beauty, durability and value of the gemstone jewelry you already own, or plan to purchase in the future. Some amethysts are heat treated but the darker colors of amethyst are rarely enhanced to perfect their color. Amethyst rates 6 1/2 to 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.Īlthough cutting is the most basic enhancement method necessary to display the beauty of a gemstone, there are many fascinating methods by which man has demonstrated his ability to draw maximum color, luster, clarity and brilliance from natures earthbound treasures. Amethyst is mined primarily in Brazil and Zambia. Amethyst is the February Birthstone and the suggested gift for the sixth wedding anniversary. The gemstone is featured prominently and with just a touch of diamonds, the ring is tasteful, elegant, wearable and noticeable! If you love the soft pastel shade of the green amethyst, this wonderful design is also available with the green amethyst in GR-2069. This ring features a 8mm round checkerboard faceted amethyst with diamond accents.
One of our original and favorite rings is our GR-2027. We do offer other metals, like palladium or platinum, by special order. These are done with white sapphire accent stones and are available in white or yellow gold. We have other 3 stone rings with princess cut amethyst, GR-2079, round amethyst, GR-2101, or cushion cut amethyst, GR-2093. This ring is classic and elegant and is perfect for someone who prefers a smaller, very wearable ring. Beautiful engraving has been added to the band to give an antique feel to the design. Our most petite design, GR-2075, features a gorgeous oval amethyst in a 3 stone setting flanked by either white sapphires or diamonds. MyJewelrySource offers many styles of amethyst rings from three stone, or past present future, designs to antique or vintage styles to diamond halo or diamond accent settings.
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