SKU: C070

Amethyst

8.82 carats

$352.00

Out of stock

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Beautiful Bolivian Amethyst has a very nice deep purple/violet color. The “Winter’s Grasp” design by Arya Arkhavan enchancing the  brilliance of this gemstone.

Carats

8.82

Clarity

Color Specification

Color

Purple

Cut

Dimensions (mm)

15.0 x 11.25 x 10.1

Origin

Overall Quality

Treatments

None

1

Amethyst was as expensive as ruby and emerald until the 19th Century, when Brazil’s large deposits were discovered.

2

It was believed to prevent intoxication—amethystos means “not drunk” in ancient Greek.

3

Single amethyst crystals can be huge: the GIA Museum displayed a doubly terminated crystal that weighed 164 pounds.

4

Amethyst is the official gemstone of the province of Ontario.

5

Amethyst rings are traditionally worn by Bishops; some believe that amethyst brings good luck to petitioners.