Amethyst

Item Description

Here we have an attractive faceted Amethyst from Brazil. Even for those who aren't familiar with gems and minerals, Amethyst is still one of the most recognized gems in the world. Were it not for Amethyst, purple would be the rarest color in the gem world. The actually word "amethyst" comes from the Greek terms "a-methystos" which translates into "not drunken,". In ancient times people would carve wine goblets from Amethyst in the belief that they would maintain their sobriety. For many years, a large percentage of gem quality Amethyst has come from Brazil, and this attractive stone is a great example of said material. This is a good sized "Oval" cut stone with a lovely medium purple color and virtually eye-clean clarity. If you've been looking for the perfect Amethyst to add to your collection or something that would make for a great piece of jewelry, don't miss out on this lovely gem for a great price.