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Amethyst Gemstones and Rings
The Greek word "amethysts" translates to not drunken. It is considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness (pretty amazing). Wine glasses were often created from the amethyst. Amethyst gemstones range from a pale lilac color to deep purple. The colors are sometimes called Rose De France and can be seen in Victorian jewelry. The deep colors are the most valuable, particularly rich purple with rose flashes. Amethyst rings are very desirable in the market and among buyers and collectors worldwide. We have a great deal on genuine amethyst round stones from South America. They are a great rich purple color with a brilliant cut. Make your own bracelets, earrings or rings. All of our amethysts are matching so your jewelry item will look great. Find amethyst rings online, see below.
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| 1.25ct single Amethyst Gemstone. It is a full 1.25ct. genuine Amethyst gemstone that is eye
clean and has a great deep purple color. See full grading below. The perfect stone for that special someone. These make great gifts. |
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| GEMSTONE GRADING: |
| Gem Type: Amethyst Gemstone |
Size in MM: 6.5 mm |
| Carat Weight: 1.25 carat |
Cut: Round Brilliant - Full Facets |
| Color: Perfect Deep Purple |
Symmetry: Excellent |
| Clarity: Eye Clean |
Polish: Excellent |
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Amethyst Gemstone locations around the world
Most of the world's amethyst are mined in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. South American tend to yield the largest gemstones but Africa has a reputation of having the most valuable amethysts. The birthstone month is February and it is to be given as an anniversary gift during the 6th year of marriage. Below you'll find some great loose amethysts gemstones so you can mount in your own jewelry pieces.
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Facts about loose Amethysts and Amethyst Gemstones
- It is considered sacred for Buddhists
- Amethysts are even mentioned in the bible as one of the 12 stones adoring the breast plate of Yahueh.
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Recent Amethyst Gemstone Testimonials:
"We recently purchased 4 loose amethysts from you back on October and had them mounted for earrings. They were set in 14K yellow gold and they looked amazing. I'll be ordering from you within the next few months for more gifts." Chance McRynolds. Chicago, IL.
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Legend of the Amethyst
The legend of the origin of amethyst comes from Greek mythology. Dionysus, the god of intoxication, was angered one day by an insult from a mere mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal that crossed his path, creating fierce tigers to carry out his wish. Along came unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana. Diana turned Amethyst into a stature of pure crystalline quartz to protect her from the brutal claws. Dionysus wept tears of wine in remorse for his action at the sight of the beautiful statue. The god's tears stained the quartz purple, creating the gem we know today. Enjoy your Amethyst and check out our other amethyst gemstones.
A large number of further miraculous powers are attributed to the amethyst in all sorts of cultures. It was said to protect crops against tempests and locusts, bring good fortune in war and in the hunt, drive out evil spirits and inspire the intellect. A little study of the works of Pliny will reveal that this gemstone, if worn round the neck on a cord made from dog's hair, affords protection against snakebite. Later, Hieronymus even reported that eagles placed an amethyst in their nest in order to protect their young from the selfsame danger. Apart from these powers, gemstone therapists say that the amethyst has a sobering and cleansing effect. Amethyst has also been said to quell excessive stomach acid and, according to Hildegard von Bingen, served to combat insect bites and beautify the skin. But the amethyst not only had a firm niche in medicine; it was also esteemed as a stone of friendship. And since it was thought to put the wearer in a chaste frame of mind and symbolise trust and piety, the amethyst came to occupy a very prominent position in the ornaments of the Catholic clergy over the centuries. It was the stone of bishops and cardinals; we find it in prelates' crosses and in the so-called Papal Ring (Italian, 15th century) in the Jewellery Museum in Pforzheim.
Value per carat in amethyst, unlike many gems, doesn't rise exponentially with weight as it is readily available in large sizes; but depends almost entirely on color. The "Siberian" deep purple with red and blue flash commands the highest prices. As the stone is plentiful, there is little reason to pay top dollar for stones with visible inclusions or inferior cutting...Sinkankas gives a wholesale price range for medium sized, medium to deep purple stones, as $8-25/carat for commercial cuts. Federman insists that African stones should bring about 25% more per carat than Brazilian ones. |
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