Amethyst Pear Cabochon

This pear-shaped amethyst cabochon is a great choice to use in earrings or in a larger complex design. One of the most popular gemstones for jewelry, amethyst has an eye-catching purple color that stands well on its own, or pairs beautifully with a range of other gemstones in various hues. 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.