This week’s blog is called Amazing Amethyst…..

Well, this week’s educational lecture began with Amethyst, which is in the quads family and highly prized for centuries. During the time of the ancient Greeks, this stone was thought to be magical and have medicinal properties. It was considered to be equal to ruby, emerald & sapphire. Russia was the major source of this gemstone until the 19th century, when a huge deposit was found in Brazil. The finest amethysts are strong in saturation, medium-dark to dark reddish-purple, or purple with no visible color zoning. Color zoning means uneven distribution of color throughout the gemstone’s body.

Fine and commercial-quality amethysts recently emerged from the Four Peaks Mine in Arizona. Other sources of amethyst include Canada, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Sri Lanka & Tanzania. 

Something I found interesting was that amethyst when heat treated becomes Citrine, and with further heat treatment you will have Prasiolite.

These stunning 14k White Gold Amethyst & Diamond Earrings are a lovely color with enough pizazz to complete any outfit. You will notice the amethyst stones are accented by yellow gold to show off the color perfectly. The two center amethysts are 5.55 carats in total weight with 1.09 carats of white diamonds. Of course we have much more of a selection in fine gemstones.  These range in price, as well as style and adorn a variety of rings, bracelets, necklaces and pins.

The second photo is four 18k Roberto Coin faceted gemstone rings from top to bottom; Prasiolite, Amethyst, Citrine & Blue Topaz. All of which have diamonds surrounding the gemstone adding brilliance to the look.

What’s your favorite gemstone & why? I’d love to hear, so let me know.  Thank you for reading this week’s course of learning. Until next time, be sure to sparkle on….