Amethyst Oval Faceted Gemstones, AAA-Grade

This oval AAA-grade amethyst gemstone displays a deep saturation of dark purple color ideal for high-end designs. Use it to create elegant and simple post earrings or combine it with a variety of complementary-color gemstones to create more complex, multicolor designs, including necklaces, bracelets, pendants and rings. This gem shows the superior cut, color saturation and active scintillation required to be classified as a top-quality AAA-grade gemstone. Amethyst is the birthstone for February. Amethyst is the best known and most valuable form of quartz. The color of natural amethyst is caused by iron or manganese compound impurities in the mineral and can range from a watercolor pale pink to a dark, almost opaque, purple. Named for the Greek word for “sober,” amethyst was believed to remedy drunkenness. As a crystal, amethyst is credited with relieving stress and promoting peace of mind. The oval cut is an even, symmetrical shape but elongated. The arrangement of its facets is similar to that of a round brilliant, designed to maximize light and color.