Amethyst is one of the gemstones jewelry. The stone is from the quartz family and has a striking color. A little background knowledge about amethysts can prepare you to buy amethyst jewelry.

Type

Amethyst is a type of rock belonging to the quartz family.  reddish purple shades of amethyst popular in the Greek states. There are two types of amethyst crystals. The first is a six sided piece that looks similar to a pyramid and the other is a crusty type with pointed ends.

Cut

Amethysts are attractive gemstones that come in various shades of purple, ranging from a light lilac shade to a darker and more intense mauve shade. Amethyst stones are often set in silver and gold jewelry. Over time, the brilliance of amethysts can be lost, so it is important that the jewelry owner cares for the jewelry properly. Most amethyst pieces are cut into round or circular shapes. The reason for this is because the cut allows the color of the amethyst to shine through any darker or uneven patches of color.

Source

Most of the amethyst used today comes from areas or regions of Mexico, Braziland Africa. Experts can identify where the piece comes from based on its color and characteristics.

Amethyst jewelry is a lovely gift to wedding anniversary or a February birthday. Amethysts are available in every shade of the rich and royal purple hue. Whatever your reason for loving amethyst.