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Large Amethyst Gemstone with a rich violetish Purple color, Oval Cut, 25.34 ct. This XXL purple gemstone is perfect for a unique piece of jewelry, has a vibrant color. Untreated amethyst, without window. The best quality / price relation. Don't miss it!.
The Amethyst is the Birthstone for February. It is astrologically associated with the zodiacal sign of Pisces and is the gemstone that is gifted for those celebrating a 6th wedding anniversary.
St. Valentine wore an amethyst ring, engraved with the image of Cupid.
WEIGHT : 25.34 ct.
SIZE : 20.52 * 17.01 * 12.50 mm.
SHAPE : Oval
COLOR : 26. (vP) violetish Purple
TONE : 5. Medium
SATURATION : 4. Moderately Strong
CLARITY GRADE : Slight
CUT GRADE : Very Good
HARDNESS : 7
Inclusions type : Liquid feathers "fingerprints" (also known as "tiger stripes" or zebra stripes"). Interference fringes.
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Beautiful and sober purple variant quartz. Amethyst gems are present in myths and symbols.
From the Greek word AMETHYSTOS (not intoxicated), it evokes the color of the wine to which water has been added to limit their negative effects. Violet amethyst is the "sister gemstone" of yellow citrine. Ametrine is the combination of amethyst and citrine, with its typical color-zone.
AMETHYST COLOR
The biggest factor in the value of the Amethyst Gemstones is the COLOR.
Amethyst Gemstones commonly show color zoning, consisting in angular zones of darker to lighter color. The color of amethyst is caused by the presence of color centers and iron.
The highest grade amethyst color have a rich velvety slight bluish purple with red and blue flashes commonly called “Siberian Amethyst” or “Deep Siberian Amethyst” (these terms refer to the color, not the origin).
They are also highly valued the amethyst color strong reddish purple without color zoning and without brown hue.
Amethyst cut stones are available in a wide variety of shapes. Apart of convencional cut, we can find fancy cuts as customer taste.
Until 18th Century was included in the most valuable gemstones, until the discovery of extensive deposits. The effect that large sizes has on the price