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Amethyst is a member of the Quartz mineral family, and has Purple hues that vary from very pale to dark.  The medium-dark to dark tones are considered the most desirable and of course are quite a bit more expensive than the lighter tones.  Most Amethysts are relatively free of inclusions. 

Amethyst was used as a decorative stone in Egypt. Beads, amulets, and seals were made of this gemstone, and it was highly valued in ancient Greek and Roman societies. An Amethyst was the ninth stone in the breastplate of the high priest of Israel and one of the ten stones on which the names of the ten tribes of Israel were engraved.

In medieval times Amethyst graced royal crowns and bishop's rings. A huge round Amethyst adorns the British royal scepter, set for the coronation of James II (1633-1701), and another remarkable Amethyst surmounts the sovereign orb. Brazilian Amethysts appeared on the European market in 1727 and became highly fashionable and expensive. Amethyst was very popular during the eighteenth century in France and England. A necklace of Amethysts was purchased at a very high price for Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), wife of George III of England. Soon after the price declined as amethysts from Ural Mountains deposits (discovered in 1799) and Brazil increased the supply.

Sources for this gemstone are Brazil, Zambia, U.S., Canada, India, Sri Lanka and Madagascar.

TREATMENTS - Typically Amethyst is not treated.

CARE - It is usually safe to clean Amethyst jewelry in an UltraSonic Cleaner, but risky to use a steamer.  We recommend Ionic Cleaners and/or warm, soapy water and a soft brush as the best way to clean your gemstone jewelry.

Or Rose Quartz is available in transparent to translucent light to medium Pink. Titanium oxide is the impurity which creates the Pink hue. Much of the faceting material comes from Brazil.

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