Amethyst Gemstone is the purple variety of the Quartz mineral. Amethyst’s purple color can range from a light lilac to a deep, intense royal purple, and from brownish to vivid.

Amethyst is the purple variety of the quartz mineral species. It’s the gem that’s most commonly associated with the color purple, even though there are other purple gems such as sapphire and …

Because of its wine-like color, early Greek legends associated amethyst with Dionysus, the god of wine and pleasure. The Romans called him Bacchus. Other legends reflected beliefs that amethyst kept …

It is the purple variety of the mineral quartz. It was as valuable as ruby and emerald until the 1800s when more amethyst was found in the country of Brazil. It is the most valuable quartz gem. Today, many …

Today, because of its availability and affordability, amethyst is used in mass-market jewelry as well as custom designer pieces. This makes amethyst one of the world’s most popular colored gems and the …

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Where is Amethyst Found? Russia was the major source of amethyst until the 19th century, when large deposits were found in Brazil. Once as rare as ruby or emerald, amethyst was suddenly in …

Common substances like sand and dust are composed mostly of quartz, the mineral species that includes the purple variety amethyst. So, while amethyst is a great gemstone for use in jewelry, it …

The Four Peaks mine in Maricopa County, Arizona, has sporadically produced fine-quality amethyst since the early 1900s, and it continues to supply commercial quantities of amethyst for the jewelry …

Feb 1, 2014 · If you’re in the market for February's birthstone, GIA’s Amethyst Buying Guide has tips and advice on what to look for, including amethyst quality factors.