NATULAR COLOUR CHANGE AMETHYST

DIMENSIONS: 22.5MM X 17.05 MM X 11.5 MM

CARAT: 22.50 CTs

CUT: PEAR FACET

CLARITY: VVS ( EXCELLENT )

TREATMENT: UNHEATED

ORIGIN: BRAZIL

AmethystThe most precious stone within the quartz group. Since purple is considered a royal color, amethyst, the transparent purple quartz, enjoyed an historical importance as an insignia of power. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favourite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. Amethyst was also a favourite stone in the high ranks of the Christian church and was referred to "the stone of bishops". The Greek word "amethystos" translates into "not drunken." Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it. The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety.