Amethyst is a popular gemstone for artistic designer cuts, even in large sizes like this 53.37-carat example. - Lydia Dyer, Amethyst Dreamscape gem courtesy of John Dyer & Co.
It’s not uncommon to see fashioned amethyst in large sizes like this 22.65-carat stone. - Courtesy Anil Gupta, Kris Gem International, Inc.
Most faceted amethyst on the market has no eye-visible inclusions. - Courtesy Ramiro Rivero & Metals del Oriente S.R.L
Amethyst is produced in a variety of popular cuts for jewelry. - Courtesy John Miatech
Color zoning is most visible when an amethyst is viewed face-down through its pavilion on a white background. It's not as visible face-up.
These two well-cut amethysts demonstrate the gem’s possible light-to-dark color range. - Courtesy Pala International
This 17.53-carat amethyst displays a rich reddish purple color. - Lydia Dyer, Super Trillion Cut Amethyst gem courtesy of John Dyer & Co.
This ancient necklace dates to 2000BCE. An inscription on the center stone is a South Arabian script from the 8th century BCE. - From "Gems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral World" by Lance Grande and Allison Augustyn, 2009, University of Chicago Press.
Amethyst commonly shows zones of darker and lighter colors. Photo by Mike Havstad/GIA.
This amethyst crystal is from Namibia. It shows classic quartz crystal shape: a six-sided columnar crystal with a pyramid-shaped termination at the top. Courtesy Daniel Trinchillo, Fine Minerals International.
With proper care, amethyst is a beautiful and versatile gemstone for jewelry use. - Courtesy Epstein
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