Amazing amethyst

Amethyst, the popular purple gemstone, belongs to the quartz mineral family. Its hardness is 7 on Mohs scale (Diamond is hardest at 10). While it reigns supreme as the quintessential purple gem, it is as popular as other violet-hued beauties like sapphire. Amethyst’s enchanting purple ranges between cool, bluish tones and a captivating reddish hue. From light purple to deep, majestic royal purple, its colour also can include some brown. Amethyst often showcases captivating color zoning, characterized by angular shifts from darker to lighter shades within the gem. Sometimes, amethyst can be heated to make inclusions less obvious.

Amethyst jewellery can be a good match for your outfit, whether for daily wear or for formal occasions. Similar to other gemstones, if you are shopping for expensive amethyst jewellery, do request for a gem report to certify its natural origins and qualities.

So how to buy amethyst? The most amazing amethyst would have excellent cut, that is symmetrical. Second, the amethyst should be eye-clean, meaning that its clarity should not include major inclusions. Third, the amethyst should have a vivid purple colour that is not too dark or brownish. Those amethyst with excellent cut, clarity and vivid colour will be more valuable. If all else are equal, the amethyst that weighs more carats will cost more.

Enjoy your shopping and adding to your collection!