9 Ct Round Brilliant Cur Purple Color Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 12mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Amethyst (Quartz) Weight 9.50 carats Circumference 12.9 mm Depth 10.5 mm Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Round Brilliant Transparency Tra...
Amethyst
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Scissor Cut 3.85 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Gemstone For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 3.85 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 5.6 x 4.3 Mm 11.8 x 5.7 x 4.4 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On C...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
$234Sale Price|20% Off
6 Cts Deep Purple Color Cushion Cut Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Amethyst Weight 6.30 carats Dimension 11.5 x 10.8 x 8.5 mm Origin Africa Color Deep Purple Treatment None Shape and Cut Cushion Transparency Trans...
Amethyst
$520Sale Price|20% Off
5.45 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Scissors Cut Gemstone From Bolivia
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 5.45 Carats Dimension: 11.6 x 7 x 5.2 Mm 11.6 x 7.1 x 5.2 Mm Shape: Emerald Cut: Scissors Cut Origin: Bolivia Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
7 Cts Pixel Cut Light Purple Color African Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Amethyst (Quartz) Weight 7.35 carats Dimension 14.4 x 9.7 8.1 mm Origin Africa Treatment None Shape and Cut Rectangular Pixel Transparency Transpare...
Amethyst
50.40 carats Amethyst Flower Carved Top Quality Ring Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
50.40 carats Amethyst Flower Carved Top Quality Ring Natural Gemstone Gemstone-Amethyst Shape - Carved Flower size - MM Weight -50.40
Amethyst
8 Cts Teardrop Shape Deep Purple Color Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 16mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Amethyst Weight 8.60 carats Dimension 16.8*12.6*9.1 mm Origin Africa Color Deep Purple Treatment None Shape and Cut Teardrop Transparency Transpare...
Amethyst
5 Ct Pastel Purple Color Emerald Cut Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 11mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Amethyst Weight 5.65 carats Dimension 11.0*10.5*8.0 mm Origin Afghanistan Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald SKU-TYB Color Light Purple Transpar...
Amethyst
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 23.60 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 23.60 Carats Dimension - 16.5*16.5*14 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This ra...
Amethyst
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 16.53 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 16.53 Carats Dimension - 20.5*13*9 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This exqui...
Amethyst
$280Sale Price|20% Off
5.80 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Baguette Shape Gemstone For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 5.80 Carats Dimension: 10 x 6.5 x 5.8 Mm Shape: Baguette Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand . Ametrine is a unique a...
Amethyst, Citrine
Natural Exquisite Fancy Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 12.90 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 12.90 Carats Dimension - 14.5*14.5*9 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This ame...
Amethyst
Natural Flower Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 8.55 Carat Faceted For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 8.55 Carats Dimension - 13*13*10 mm Shape : Trillion Cut Color : Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This stunning ...
Amethyst
Natural Bolivian Ametrine Hand Carved Fancy Cut Loose Gemstone Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Natural bolivian ametrine hand carved fancy cut loose gemstone pendant brooch. Introducing our exquisite natural Bolivian ametrine fancy Mango shaped hand carved gemstone.
Amethyst, Citrine, Other
Natural Flower Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 12.85 Carat Faceted For Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 12.85 Carats Dimension - 15*12*11.5 mm Shape : Cushion Cut Color : Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This exquisi...
Amethyst
Cushion Cut 21.90ct Amethyst Gemstone, Brazil, Arts and Crafts Style
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stone: Amethysts Weight : 21.90 Carats Dimension: 19.5 x 14.5 x 11.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Cushion Color: Purple Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Amethyst, a ...
Amethyst, Other
$400Sale Price|20% Off
15.50 Carat Loose Ametrine Baguette Shape from Bolivia Purple Yellow Color
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 15.50 Carats Dimension: 16.6x12.3x9.5 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Baguette Color: Purple & Yellow Clarity: Eye Clean Certificate: On Demand For those born in ...
Amethyst, Citrine
Natural Fancy Flower Cut Amethyst Gemstone: 14.15 Carat February Birthstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 14.15 Carats Dimension - 15*15*10 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Deep Pinkish Purple Clarity : Loupe Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz T...
Amethyst
Cushion-Cut 45.65ct No Heat Amethyst by Mogok Fine Gems, Burma
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Radiant Majesty – 45.65 ct Cushion-Cut Amethyst Indulge in the opulence of a gemstone that captures the essence of royalty. This 45.65 carat cushion-cut amethyst dazzles with an int...
Amethyst
Natural Amethyst Gemstone: 28.94 Carat Cushion Cut For Jewelry Brazil Origin
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 28.94 Carats Dimension - 22*16*12 mm Shape : Cushion Cut Color : Pinkish Purple / Deep Purple Clarity : VVS Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz ...
Amethyst
Natural Amethyst Gemstone: 47.60 Carat Pinkish Purple Cushion Cut From Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 47.60 Carats Dimension - 25*20*14 mm Shape : Cushion Cut Color : Pinkish Purple / Deep Purple Clarity : Flawless Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Qu...
Amethyst
$368Sale Price|20% Off
29.25 Carat Frosted Purple Amethyst Stone Cushion Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spectacular Frosted Cut Amethyst Gemstone, available for sale, natural high-quality loose gemstone, Loupe Clean clarity, 29.25 carats certified Amethyst from Brazil.
Amethyst
$384Sale Price|30% Off
Purple and Golden Natural Ametrine 9.81Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Purple and Golden Natural Ametrine 9.81 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, Rare Bi-Color Ametrine Quartz Crystal, Large Faceted Gem for Ring Pendant Custom Fine Jewelry Making, Februa...
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz
$176Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful 8.50 Carat Dual Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Dual Ametrine Weight: 8.50 Carats Sizes: 4.15 And 4.35 Carat Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a uniqu...
Amethyst, Citrine
$336Sale Price|20% Off
Huge 11.55 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 11.55 Carats Dimension; 17.7 x 10.3 x 8.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a uniq...
Amethyst, Citrine
$320Sale Price|20% Off
3.75 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pieces Cushion Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pieces Weight: 3.75 Carats Sizes: 1.85 to 1.95 Carat Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a uniq...
Amethyst, Citrine
$160Sale Price|20% Off
6.65 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Cushion Shape Gem From Brazilian Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.65 Carats Dimension; 12.3 x 10.5 x 7.7 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Cushion Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique...
Amethyst, Citrine
$160Sale Price|20% Off
7.40 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 7.40 Carats Dimension; 13.9 x 10.4 x 8.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Oval Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
$200Sale Price|20% Off
7.10 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 7.10 Carats Dimension; 15.2 x 8.5 x 7.1 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique a...
Amethyst, Citrine
$320Sale Price|20% Off
6.55 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Emerald Shape Gemstone From Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 6.55 Carats Dimension; 11.2 x 10.2 x 8 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald Treatment: Non Certficate: On Demand . Ametrine is a unique an...
Amethyst, Citrine
$360Sale Price|20% Off
11.65 Carat Natural Loose Ametrine Pair Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Pair Weight: 11.65 Carats Sizes: 5.85 To 5.75 Carats Dimension; 10.9 x 10.1 x 7.5 Mm And 10.9 x 10.3 x 7.4 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple & Yellow Shape: Emerald ...
Amethyst, Citrine
$256Sale Price|20% Off
12.60 Carats Loose Bolivian Ametrine Long Baguette Shape For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 12.60 Carats Dimension: 15.8x11x9.2 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Baguettes Color: Yellow & Purple Certficate: On Customer Demand Ametrine is a naturally occ...
Amethyst, Citrine
$88Sale Price|20% Off
4.20 carats Light Purple Amethyst Trilliant Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.20 carats Dimensions 12.16x11.05x6.77 mm Treatment none Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape triangular Cur trilliant This exquisite 4.20 carat purple amethyst stone showc...
Amethyst
$148Sale Price|20% Off
7.00 carats Purple Amethyst Stone Baguette Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.00 carats Dimensions 12. x 9.3 x 8.4 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Rectangular Cut Baguette NA This exquisite 7.00 carat purple amethyst gemst...
Amethyst
$192Sale Price|20% Off
7.60 carats Royal Purple Amethyst Trilliant Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.60 carats Dimensions 14.5x13.5x9mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Triangular Cut Trillion NA This exquisite 7.60 carat purple amethyst stone showc...
Amethyst
$208Sale Price|20% Off
9.25 carats Greenish Amethyst Stone Emerald Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.25 carat Dimensions 13x4x11.5x9.3mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Emerald NA This exquisite 9.25 carat Greenish Amethyst gemstone is a s...
Amethyst
$332Sale Price|20% Off
26 Ct Vivid Purple Color Cushion Cut Amethyst Gemstone for Pendant Jewelry 17 mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details Gemstone: Natural Amethyst (Quartz) Weight: 26.76 carats Dimension 17.7 x 16.7 x 13.6 mm Origin: Africa Treatment: None Shape & Cut: Square Cushion Color: Rich Pur...
Amethyst
$260Sale Price|20% Off
9 Cts Deep Purple Color Long Cushion Cut Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewelry 14mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details Gemstone: Natural Amethyst (Quartz) Weight: 9.10 carats Dimension 14.1 x 10.6 x 9.0 mm Origin: Africa Treatment: None Shape & Cut: Rectangular cushion Color: Rich P...
Amethyst
$240Sale Price|20% Off
8.80 Carats Natural Loose Ametrine Oval Shape Bar Cut Gemstone Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 8.80 Carats Dimension: 14.5x11.6x10.2 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Oval Cut: Pixel Cut / Bar Cut Treatment: Non Color: Yellow & Purple Certificate: On Client De...
Amethyst, Citrine
$104Sale Price|20% Off
5.25 carats Purple Amethyst Stone Trilliant Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.25 carats Dimensions 12.5 x 12.5 x 8.1 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Triangular Cut Trillion Mix Cut NA This exquisite 5.25 carat purple ameth...
Amethyst
$144Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 carats Purple Amethyst Stone Cushion Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.25 carat Dimensions 9.7x8.7x7.6 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion NA This exquisite 4.25 carat purple amethyst gemstone s...
Amethyst
$280Sale Price|20% Off
10.30 Carats Natural Bolivian Loose Ametrine Bi Color Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ametrine Weight: 10.30 Carats Dimension: 11.9x13.5x9.2 Mm Origin: Bolivia Shape: Oval Cushion Color: Purple & Yellow Treatment: Non Certificate: On Client Demand Ametrine i...
Amethyst, Citrine
$184Sale Price|20% Off
12.50 carats Royal Amethyst Pair Fancy Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.40 carats and 6.10 carats Total 12.50 carats Dimensions 12.4x9.7x8.5 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Fancy Cut Faceted NA This exquisite 12....
Amethyst
$130Sale Price|20% Off
Softening Purple Amethyst Stone 8.70 carats Cushion Cut Natural Brazilian Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.70 carats Dimension 14.5 x 12.1 x 7.7 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cushion Cut Fancy Cushion The Purple Amethyst Stone is believed to posse...
Amethyst
Natural Amethyst Gemstone: 13.98 Carat Fancy Cut February Birthstone For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
weight - 13.98 Carats Dimension - 14*14*7 mm Shape : Fancy Cut Color : Purple Color Clarity : Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Brazil Hardness : 7 Family : Quartz This beautiful ...
Amethyst
$464Sale Price|20% Off
44.80 carats Frosted Purple Amethyst Custom Precision Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 44.80 carat Dimensions 23x19.7x15.5mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Heptagon Cut Custom Precision NA Buy 44.80 Carat Natural Frosted Purple Amethys...
Amethyst
$96Sale Price|20% Off
5.60 carats Purple Amethyst Custom Precision Cut Natural Brazilian Stone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.60 carat Dimensions 12.7x10.4x8.1mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Octagon Cut Custom Precision NA This exquisite 5.60 carat Purple Amethyst is a n...
Amethyst
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Purplish Amethyst 8.10 carats Custom Precision Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.10 carats Dimensions 14.7 x 11.3 x 8.5 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loupe Clean Shape Rectangular Cut Custom Precision Discover the mesmerizing beauty of ...
Amethyst
Amethyst Cabochon Cts 173.18 and Citrine Oval Cabochons Cts 167.82
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite collection features an Amethyst cabochon weighing 173.18 carats and Citrine oval cabochons totaling 167.82 carats, both sourced from the renowned gemstone mines of Bra...
Amethyst, Citrine
$224Sale Price|20% Off
4.30 Carat Natural Faceted Royal Purple Amethyst Emerald Cut Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.30 carat Dimensions 11.5x9.0x7.2mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Loup Clean Shape Cut Fancy Emerald This 4.30 Carat Natural Faceted Royal Purple Amethyst is...
Amethyst
18.67 Carat Amethyst Top Quality Faceted Octagon Cut stone Gemstone For Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
18.67 Carat Amethyst Top Quality Faceted Octagon Loose Gemstone For Jewelry Gem Gemstone-Amethyst Shape - Octagon size - 17x13.5x8 MM Weight - 18.67 Quantity - 1 Piece
Amethyst
28.12 Carat Amethyst Top Quality Faceted Octagon Cut stone Gemstone For Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
28.12 Carat Amethyst Top Quality Faceted Octagon Loose Gemstone For Jewelry Gem Gemstone-Amethyst Shape - Octagon size - 20x18x9 MM Weight - 28.12 Quantity - 1 Piece
Amethyst
4.10 ct. Natural Heart Amethyst Brazil Gemstone Fantasy Cut 12mm X 12mm
Located in Warren, NJ
The product is an 8.2 carat natural Brazil amethyst hexagon fantasy cut gemstone, measuring 13x13mm. This stunning gemstone is created naturally in Brazil, showcasing a unique hexago...
Amethyst
40.8 Carats Natural Amethyst Baguette Cut Stone Brazilian Reddish Purple Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
This stunning high-quality amethyst, which is a beautiful violet variety of quartz. The baguette shape of the gemstone adds a touch of sophistication and class, making it perfect for...
Amethyst
$112Sale Price|20% Off
Glam of Purple Amethyst 7.80 carats Asscher Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 7.80 carats Dimensions 12.2 x 12.1 x 9.3 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity SI (Slightly Included) Shape Octagon Cut Asscher Discover the mesmerizing allure of th...
Amethyst
$136Sale Price|20% Off
5.55 carats Rose de France Amethyst Custom Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 5.55 cart Dimensions 11.3x11.2x8mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Custom Precision NA Discover the exquisite beauty of our 5.55 carat Rose ...
Amethyst
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Amethyst Gemstone: Flower Fish Eye Cut, February Birthstone 27.20 CTs
Located in Peshawar, PK
This exquisite bi-color Sapphire gemstone is a striking example of nature’s artistry and durability. Renowned for its exceptional hardness of Mohs 9 and a Knoop hardness ranging from...
Amethyst
$208Sale Price|20% Off
Vitreous Purple Amethyst 10.50 Carats Kite-Like Cut Natural Brazilin Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 10.50 carats Dimensions 21.5 x 16.1 x 9.4 mm Treatment None Origin Brazil Clarity Eye Clean Shape Rectangular Cut Kite-Like Discover the enchanting allure of a Purple ...
Amethyst
$200Sale Price|20% Off
7.75 Carats Natural LoosePurple Amethyst Ring Gem Round Shape Brazil Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Facet Amethyst Weight: 7.75 Carats Dimension: 13.3x13.1x8.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Color: Purple Shape: Round Treatment: Non Certificate; On Customer Demand Amethyst, a gemstone of ca...
Amethyst
$232Sale Price|20% Off
6.15 Carats Adorable Green Amethyst Trillion Cut Gemstone For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Amethyst Weight: 6.15 Carats Dimension: 12.2 x 12.1 x 8.1 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Brazil Certificate: On Demand Shape : Trillion Green amethyst, also known as prasiol...
Amethyst
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.