The mysterious girl of February – a noble and elegant amethyst

Purple has always been a noble, quiet and elegant color. Amethyst, as the birthstone for February, gives people a sense of luxury. In the large family of colored gemstones, amethyst is also among the most cost-effective ones. If you also like it, follow the editor to learn about amethyst and touch its luxury!

The mythical origin of amethyst

The English name of amethyst is “Amethyst”, which is derived from the Greek word amethystos, which means “not to get drunk”, so some people believe that amethyst has the function of preventing drunkenness. In Greek legend, Bacchus, the god of wine, was so angry that he was taunted by Diana, the god of the moon, that he decided to find someone to vent his anger. It just so happened that the beautiful maiden Amethyst passed by and became a scapegoat, and was attacked by a tiger summoned by the god of wine. Just as the tiger pounced on Jamessis, Diana, the goddess of the moon, turned the maiden into a pure white stone, and the god of wine, remorseful of his recklessness, sprinkled the grapes on the white stone, and in an instant the stone turned a beautiful grape purple, and this beautiful stone took the maiden’s name. It has to be said that Greek mythology gave amethyst a touch of romance.

Amethyst is like a grape, bright and lovely, and has been loved by people since ancient times. Amethyst symbolizes honesty and peace, and it also makes people feel healing when worn.

Basic properties of amethyst

Crystal is a common and ancient gemstone, its mineralogical name is quartz, the chemical composition is silicon dioxide, Mohs hardness 7, refractive index 1.54-1.553, polychromic.

The color of amethyst can range from light purple to deep purple, with varying degrees of brown, red, and blue. The high-quality amethyst from Brazil has a deep purple color, with flashes of purplish-red visible when viewed against the top facets. Amethysts from places such as Africa have a blue hue. The color of amethyst in Henan and other real estate in China is lighter, and the color characteristics are the same as that of Brazilian amethyst, which is light purple, with a faint brown hue and high transparency.

Tips for buying amethyst

Amethyst has long been a popular variety in the crystal family. So how to choose the right amethyst for yourself? Let’s take a look at the purchase strategy with the editor now.

color

The best amethyst color is deep purplish red or purple, and the color of amethyst should not be too dark, otherwise it will cause a decrease in brightness. People prefer a saturated and bright purple, and amethysts that are too dark in color may appear black in dim light.

If an amethyst is purple with a brown or bronze color, its value will be reduced to a certain extent. Some amethysts are light in color, or have a pronounced light purple or dark purple color zoning, which can reduce the value of the gemstone.

Clarity

Clarity is one of the key factors in measuring the quality of amethyst. High-quality amethyst has high transparency and does not contain any cracks or impurities. Amethyst from Africa, especially Zambia, exhibits a highly pigmented raspberry color, but tends to have more inclusions than Brazilian amethyst. For an eye-clean raspberry-colored amethyst, the value will be even higher.

incise

Amethyst can be cut into a variety of shapes and styles, including round, oval, pear-shaped, emerald-shaped, marquise-shaped, cushion-shaped, and more. Faceted amethysts include triangles and kites. Amethysts with eye-visible inclusions but attractive color are often cut into cabochons or beads.

Due to the low cost of amethyst, designers are also very bold in its carving creation, sometimes carving concave facets on the surface of amethyst, creating a concave faceted shape with full sense of line and modernity. Sometimes, amethyst is also carved into a variety of ornaments.

weight

For any gemstone, the greater the carat weight, the better. The carat weight of an amethyst is proportional to the price, but the premium is relatively small compared to other precious gemstones.