Amethyst

overview

Naming: Amethyst was once considered an effective gemstone against drunkenness. The name of the gemstone amethyst comes from the Greek amethystos, which means "counteracting intoxication".
Mineral group: The violet to pale red-violet amethyst belongs to the quartz.
Color: Amethyst in its classic violet form is a particularly valuable gemstone variety. The color scale of violet amethysts ranges from pink to a very light violet to a very dark violet. Amethyst in a dark violet is particularly popular for jewelry. The color distribution in the crystal is usually very irregular. Most amethysts gradually fade when exposed to direct sunlight.
By firing at temperatures of 470°C or more, an amethyst can take on different colors. The heat can produce green, light yellow, reddish brown or colorless varieties, for example.

Color

Amethyst occurs naturally in violet or pale red-violet. By firing at certain temperatures, light yellow, reddish brown, green or colorless gemstones can be created.

carat

As with a diamond, the carat number is very important when it comes to determining the value of an amethyst. The carat number indicates the weight of a gemstone (1 carat (ct) corresponds to 0.2 grams). However, the color, clarity and cut also play a decisive role in the value of a gemstone.

purity

Amethyst is one of the relatively common minerals, but large and clear amethysts that can be made into gemstones are rather rare.

cut

Amethyst is usually cut in different faceted shapes (e.g. round brilliant cut) or in cabochon form.

The Amethyst and its Supernatural Powers

Amethyst is an extraordinary gemstone that is said to have supernatural powers. Leonardo da Vinci believed that amethyst had the ability to sharpen the mind and destroy evil thoughts.

Special Amethysts

Individual amethyst gemstones can be of incredible size – the GIA Museum displays a double-terminated amethyst weighing 164 pounds

Special occasions

birthstone

Amethyst is considered the birthstone of February.

wedding anniversary

An amethyst gemstone or piece of jewelry is often given as a gift for 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.

occurrence of amethyst

The most beautiful amethysts are found in Brazil. But amethyst is also mined in Uruguay, Madagascar, India, Canada, Mexico, the USA and other deposits. Idar-Oberstein in Germany is also a well-known location.

jewelry with amethysts

Amethyst is often used for gemstone jewelry (e.g. amethyst ring). The dark violet amethyst is the most sought-after. For beautiful jewelry, amethyst is usually cut into different faceted shapes (e.g. round brilliant cut) or in cabochon form.

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