Featured Gem AMETHYST
The essence of the color purple, amethyst is beautiful enough for crown jewels yet affordable enough for class rings.
Purple variety of the mineral quartz, often forms large, six-sided crystals. Fine velvety-colored gems come from African and South American mines. In demand for jewelry at all price points.
Amethyst comes from the ancient Greek word for “not drunk.” This gemstone used to be as expensive as emeralds, but then large amethyst deposits were discovered in Brazil. The quartz crystal variety of the amethyst is popular today and far less expensive. Those who cherish this stone enjoy its purple hues and some associate metaphysical meanings to the crystal.
The patron of romantic love wore an amethyst ring carved with the image of Cupid.
The artist wrote that amethyst quickens intelligence and gets rid of evil thoughts.
The artist wrote that amethyst quickens intelligence and gets rid of evil thoughts.
The finest amethyst color is strong reddish purple to purple with no visible color zoning.
Most amethyst doesn’t have inclusions you can see without magnification.
Amethyst is cut into a variety of standard calibrated shapes, including rounds and ovals.
Amethyst is available in all size ranges for setting into a variety of jewelry styles.